Reception Wording?

The proper wording is this:

"Following the reception, interested parties are invited to a no-host dinner at (name and address of the restaurant.)"

FYI, "no-host" is the correct term to use when referring to a cocktail bar when guests must pay for their own drinks, as well as for a dinner of the same nature.

P.S. You must be sure to inform the restaurant ahead of time that separate checks should be provided for each couple or group. One thing you don't need is for the restaurant personnel to be confused as well.

My boyfriend and I were in the wedding of our closest friends that got married in october and they did the same thing. They just let each of us know individually and I think her mother in-law was getting the word around. As long as you have cake and punch no one will really mind. I have to say that I'm glad they did the dinner after bc it seemed like a waste to get all dressed up and not have dinner. They reserved the party room at this really nice resturant. They pretty much told us were going out after if you guys want to come we'd love you to be there if not thats ok too. I personally wont be doing it like this for my wedding but for them it worked, plus if people don't want to fork out alot of cash they either won't come or just eat a light salad or something. It's more about being with the happy couple anyways. Good luck and Congrats :)

No offense but that's a VERY unusual way to conduct a WEDDING day.... but, as they say, it's YOUR DAY and you must do as you see fit.....having been a wedding photographer for 26 years, I have seen many wedding invitations.... I might word it similar to this:

John Smith and Jane Do invite you to share in the joy of their special day as they unite in marriage at (name the place and time here)...... A reception will follow from 3-5 at (name place) and a separate sit down dinner will be at (name the restuarant) . All are welcome to come but please understand that your meal at the restaurant after the reception will be your own responsibility. There really is NO OTHER way to go about this but the direct way...otherwise, you risk a lot of confusion and hurt feelings and embarrassment.

Dear friends:

After the reception is over, some of us are getting together at La Escadrille Restaurant. While each party is responsible for their own tab, we are sincerely hoping that you will be able to join us. Please let us know on the RSVP card so that we can make appropriate reservations.

As the dinner is not your reception, I would simply let your close friends know that you are going to dinner after the reception, and that they are welcome to join you at their own expense. I would not even bother including this on the reception card or with the invitation.

You just don't do this - it's very rude. The same people should be invited to the ceremony and reception, and that means you hosting them to a meal.

You can't invite someone somewhere, and then make them pay! Sheesh!

why would you eat twice?