Ideas for post marriage celebration?

[silvernblack]

The whole wedding planning thing just spun completely out of control, what with my mom imposing her demands, and getting the two families coordinated that we're just going to go with our original plan- we're eloping this upcoming week.

We're not going to tell anyone until it's official, but I know some people will be a bit upset they didn't get to see us take our vows. For them, and to celebrate our marriage with close family and friends, I'd like to have a post-wedding celebration in a few months...pretty much a reception, except with no ceremony preceding it.

So, I like the idea of either doing a "black and white", "all white", or "black and gold" party (just because I love those color combos). On the invites, which will also serve as elopement announcements, I was going to put something to the effect of "black and white (or whichever color scheme we choose) cocktail attire welcome", just so people wouldn't think they absolutely had to dress up.

It'll be a chic, classy celebration, with dining and dancing, and we will have a cake. I'd appreciate any comments or advice regarding how to word the invites, whether having a color-themed party is a good idea, etc.

[lilmsjess]

i googled "elopement reception wording" and got nothing....except this(well, that *I* actually liked).....

We've Eloped!
For further details
You must attend a lobsterfest
In our honor
on July 12, 2012
At 2 o’clock
12 Main Street
Norwich, VT
Daisy and Bart Simpson

i thought it was kind of cute ;)


i like all the color schemes....you could always have a "black and white party"....most people know that you wear black and/or white to those ;)

here's a more "party" style inspiration board i found, that doesnt have to just look like a wedding

[silvernblack]

Thanks! I like the wording of that too, and I am leaning towards a black and white party. I just hope that none of the family is so mad that they don't come...but we won't have the party until October anyway, so hopefully they have time to get over it.