TIP TUESDAY: Receiving Line? Skip It!

To have a receiving line at your wedding reception or to skip it? In all the weddings we do in a year, usually only two or three couples opt to have a receiving line and it is usually at the insistence of one set of parents or the other.

Receiving Line (Photo from www.walterwindsor.com)

Colin Cowie says, “As for the receiving line, I definitely say skip it – all it does is hold up the flow of the event. I think it is much more personal and gracious to circulate and greet your guests during cocktails or dinner. You will always infuse joy and energy throughout the room with a personal visit and a heartfelt moment.”

We concur with Colin. The best way to make it through all the guests is to consider your reception as you would consider a networking event. Spend a minute or so with each guest and then move on! Do not let Aunt Jean pigeonhole in a corner for a ten minute conversation. Keep moving, shaking hands or giving hugs and kisses, power through and that will allow you to enjoy your dinner so much more!

Written by theBrideScoop Editor

Claudia Antony Zompa is Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop. All the articles written by me are my own opinions and may or may not reflect the opinions of the other writers at theBrideScoop.

Claudia has been planning events, weddings and far flung vacations around the globe for her friends, family and colleagues since she was in college. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop, Claudia is owner of Chicago-based event planning company AS YOU WISH focused on creating magnificant weddings, fabulous social events and outstanding galas and fundraisers.

Claudia has a bachelor degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from The University of Chicago. She is a member of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). She is a Founding Board Member of Wish Upon A Wedding – Chicago Chapter and a Founding Member of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association.

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