Ceremony RSVP?

[mrsstampone]

How do you know/get people to the wedding ceremony itself at the church? Im wondering if theres a specific way to ask who's coming without sounding tacky?
I have been to a few weddings this year of some friends and my fiance and i were the only ones that went to the ceremony,the rest of our friends just went for the party at the reception. I hate that! If people are going to attend the reception i want to ensure they will be present for the ceremony aspect as well. Any suggestions?

[gwenshack]

People do that? Huh. That's a new one.

Maybe not give reception details on the invitation? Reception to follow?

But then again I'm sure that etiquette would dictate that idea would be iffy. I don't know! I had no idea people did that.

Welcome to the board BTW!

[MrsGrady08]

I agree. Maybe just leave all reception info off. Then at the end of the ceremony, after you two walk out. Have your officiant say something like " the couple would like to invite everyone to celebrate their marriage...."and then give the location.

[acidcookie]

Wow I've never heard of that happening! I agree about not disclosing reception details. But still, sucks that you have to "trick" them into coming??