No. That's fine.
Recently I was at my cousins wedding, and instead of doing the traditional receiving line, they excused everyone pew by pew. Normally a couple of guys from the wedding party would do that, but it was nice that while we waited for the line in front of us to go, the bride and groom talked to each of us individually.
I don't think it's rude. I know in most instances it's the entire wedding party and parents of bride and groom.
My receiving line was parents only, no attendants or anyone else. That way it was only 6 people (including the bride & groom) and it was quick and people didn't have to make inane and awkward conversation with the bridal party.
That worked for me.
No, that's fine. Most guests are there to congratulate the couple, not to shake hands, kiss and hug people they don't even know. You may want to have the parents with you as well though, just so they can meet people that maybe they haven't had a chance to meet before.
I've been in 6 weddings and have never had to stand in a receiving line, even as the Maid of Honor.
At our church, it's always just the couple and their parents - never the whole party - I think it's proper and easier to include parents, as the bride and groom may not know everyone and you wouldn't want to be embarassed by not knowing someone's name.
Personally, I don't like the couple greeting each guest at the pew - takes too long and leaves the other guests just sitting there waiting.
Usually your parents & attendants are included in the receiving line.
I am going to have us with our parents on one side and our attendants across the church foyer from us so guests don't feel obligated to greet an attendant that they don't know, but do have the opportunity if they know the person.
Parents and grandparents should be included...especially if they are helping with the cost....your bridal party would be nice (it's traditional) but I guess today anything goes....it's the trend now adays to only consider the bride & groom's feelings, and no one elses...sad, really.
No not at all.. I think that having the wedding party is akward. Usually when you go to a wedding you don't know their whole party unless you are good friends with both of them, therefor what do you say to a complete stranger.. good job up there? lol
No, not rude at all. Everyone else can see one another at the reception. You guys have specific things you have to do like cut the cake and pictures so that way you are sure you can see everyone.
absolutely not!
you don't have to call it a receiving line.....
you and your husband just wish to say hello and thank you to everyone as they enter.
It should be the bride and the groom, the full wedding party and both sets of parents.
I guess I don't understand the point.
Just make sure to visit every guest during the night and you'll be fine. No need for a receiving line.
Both sets of parents should be included. Attendants don't have to be, but often are.
Having planned 100's of wedding it is fine to just have the bride and groom
No, its fine to have just the bride and groom!
It is not bad etiquette to have the bride and groom...it will make the receiving line go faster....
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