{"id":11160,"date":"2022-01-18T19:58:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T01:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=11160"},"modified":"2022-01-18T19:58:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T01:58:28","slug":"already-married-reception-invitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/already-married-reception-invitations","title":{"rendered":"Already Married Reception Invitations: Message and Design Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Already tied the knot and ready to announce the big news with an invitation to a fun party? \u201cAlready married\u201d reception invitations are a great way to share your joyous announcement. Whether you had a <\/span>minimony<\/a><\/strong> due to social distancing or simply chose to elope, an already married reception allows you to share a special day with loved ones and friends that you didn\u2019t celebrate with on your wedding day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for ways to invite friends to your reception after you\u2019ve already gotten hitched, you\u2019re in the right place. Here, you\u2019ll find tips on what to say in your already married reception invitations and discover inspirational designs. Whether you prefer a fun and lively invite or a more glamorous and formal invitation, get ready to find the perfect match. (Well, you already did that. But you get the idea.)<\/span>
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What\u2019s An Already Married Reception?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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An already married reception is an event hosted after the couple has already said their \u201cI do\u2019s.\u201d This type of reception is often hosted by couples who\u2019ve eloped, had a <\/span>destination wedding<\/a><\/strong>, or hosted a small, private ceremony \u2014 such as a <\/span>micro wedding<\/a><\/strong>. An already married reception may also be hosted by couples who\u2019ve recently had a vow renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of reception can be on the same day of the wedding or several days, weeks, or months later. Traditionally, wedding etiquette requires couples to invite all guests who attend the wedding ceremony to the reception as well. However, many couples today invite additional guests to the wedding reception who aren\u2019t invited to the actual ceremony itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

This option allows couples to host a bigger reception party and manage guest list expectations at the wedding itself. For example, a couple may host an <\/span>intimate wedding<\/a><\/strong> at a small venue and then host a large reception outside at a nearby lake or park. An already married reception can also be used as a marriage announcement party after <\/span>eloping<\/a><\/strong> or having a courthouse wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Say in Already Married Reception Invitations<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The key to writing already married reception invitations is to clearly state it\u2019s for the post-wedding celebration. While some guests might be invited to both the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception, you might invite others only to the reception. (Again, the already married reception might occur days or even months after the actual ceremony.)<\/span><\/p>\n

To stick to invitation etiquette, you may want to keep two guest lists: one for guests invited to both events and one for guests only invited to the post-nuptial celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from making it crystal-clear that guests are invited to the reception only, there are a few must-have pieces of information to include:<\/span><\/p>\n