Wedding Invitation Question

magoo · March 29th, 2006, 10:06 PM

My mom recently was invited to a wedding. On the invitation, it says "Presentation" under the reception information. Any idea what that means?

MrsPeacefrog · March 30th, 2006, 12:20 AM

Just that word on its own?

Bridget · March 30th, 2006, 12:25 AM

My only guess is that it is implying the bride and groom will be formally presented at the reception.

Either that or you're going to do a champagne toast to a time share presentation.

magoo · March 30th, 2006, 05:23 AM

Deb, it's under the words "cash bar."

MrsPeacefrog · March 30th, 2006, 07:05 AM

I am thinking it might mean they have to present the invitation upon entry to show they are invited guests??

I can't think of any other reason why it would be there

I surely hope its not that there will be a time share presentation like Bridget suspects

olcott · March 30th, 2006, 07:30 AM

Would they be having some sort of photo slideshow or presentation? I can't think of anything else...

Bridget · March 30th, 2006, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magoo

Deb, it's under the words "cash bar."

:locolaugh

kim · March 30th, 2006, 09:19 AM

i was thinking slide show too

i have never seen that!

Alyssa · March 30th, 2006, 09:28 AM

How odd! I can't wait to find out.

Bev · March 30th, 2006, 10:11 AM

I thought it was a polite way to ask for cash. I googled it and got this response:

Is it rude to write "presentation" on my invitations? Every family is different. In Manitoba, it is often considered rude if the couple had a "social" where they specifically ask for money. Many guests expect to see presentation these days as couples have often lived on their own or together and may even have a house. A nice way to phrase it would be "Presentation Graciously Accepted", implying its the preference. In any case, guests who are not comfortable with presentation will bring a gift regardless.

Mandi · March 30th, 2006, 10:18 AM

So they are asking for money?

Wow, ballsy!

btw.. never heard of that before. Wonder if it's regional?

magoo · March 30th, 2006, 01:33 PM

Thanks Bev, that's what my mom thought. It's interesting that the response that you quoted mentioned Manitoba because the wedding is in Saskatchewan. It must be a regional thing. And yes, Mandi, very ballsy!

Suzi · March 30th, 2006, 01:42 PM

Emily Post is rolling over in her grave.

Melissa · March 30th, 2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzi

Emily Post is rolling over in her grave.

Yeah, what she said!

LISA · March 30th, 2006, 02:05 PM

I would like to say I'm shocked but I've been invited to enough weddings and showers that didn't skirt around it but were formally engraved "MONEY ONLY" but I am kind of shocked it's a cash bar on top of being asked to give money...ya, that invite would already be lining the bird cage

I would skip the wedding and go out to the Keg for dinner and drinks

Lissa · March 30th, 2006, 03:07 PM

OMG, my mouth is sooooo on the floor. I'd skip the wedding as well. Between asking for cash and having a cash bar --- totally TACKY!!!

Weddings are not about gifts they are about celebrating a union. PERIOD. Gifts are just that --- additional goodies a guest may want to give the couple.

Jayne · March 30th, 2006, 03:32 PM

I can't imagine asking for money. That is just crazy. Not to mention the Cash Bar. Totally unheard of here. So tacky.

Alyssa · March 30th, 2006, 03:45 PM

I know we've talked about these regional differences before...so one region's norm is another's shock. But it still fascinates me! I can't imagine having cash bar written on an invitation (even if it ends up being a wedding w/ a cash bar) or money gifts only being written.

lizziebeth · March 30th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alyssa

I know we've talked about these regional differences before...so one region's norm is another's shock. But it still fascinates me! I can't imagine having cash bar written on an invitation (even if it ends up being a wedding w/ a cash bar) or money gifts only being written.

Yeah, why draw attention to a cash bar? People will find out soon enough when they get there.

bunybomb · March 30th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Isn't it considered a

to even put registry information in a wedding invitation?

WOW, I'm shocked to say the least. Glad I've never heard of 'presentation' before.

March 29th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#1
magoo Living on Wisteria Lane. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,389	Wedding Invitation Question My mom recently was invited to a wedding. On the invitation, it says "Presentation" under the reception information. Any idea what that means? __________________ Sarah ~ Mama to Bean, Smunchie and Sprout

March 30th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#2
MrsPeacefrog Back to reality Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21,084	Just that word on its own? __________________ ~Deb~ Aiden11May02Riley29Sept03Jacob4Sept05Lucas2Oct07

March 30th, 2006, 05:23 AM	#4
magoo Living on Wisteria Lane. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,389	Deb, it's under the words "cash bar." __________________ Sarah ~ Mama to Bean, Smunchie and Sprout

March 30th, 2006, 07:05 AM	#5
MrsPeacefrog Back to reality Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21,084	I am thinking it might mean they have to present the invitation upon entry to show they are invited guests?? I can't think of any other reason why it would be there I surely hope its not that there will be a time share presentation like Bridget suspects __________________ ~Deb~ Aiden11May02Riley29Sept03Jacob4Sept05Lucas2Oct07

March 30th, 2006, 09:28 AM	#9
Alyssa ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England Posts: 14,712	How odd! I can't wait to find out. __________________ Aidan 8 * Colin 6 * Seamus 4

March 30th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#3
Bridget I wish I had a latte. Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,446	My only guess is that it is implying the bride and groom will be formally presented at the reception. Either that or you're going to do a champagne toast to a time share presentation.

March 30th, 2006, 07:30 AM	#6
olcott Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Riverdale, NE Posts: 2,453	Would they be having some sort of photo slideshow or presentation? I can't think of anything else...

March 30th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#8
kim Louise, no matter what happens, I'm glad I came Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: with you Posts: 11,198	i was thinking slide show too i have never seen that!

March 30th, 2006, 10:11 AM	#10
Bev Hmmm..... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 14,305	I thought it was a polite way to ask for cash. I googled it and got this response: Is it rude to write "presentation" on my invitations? Every family is different. In Manitoba, it is often considered rude if the couple had a "social" where they specifically ask for money. Many guests expect to see presentation these days as couples have often lived on their own or together and may even have a house. A nice way to phrase it would be "Presentation Graciously Accepted", implying its the preference. In any case, guests who are not comfortable with presentation will bring a gift regardless. __________________ Me and my boys!

March 30th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#11
Mandi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,413	So they are asking for money? Wow, ballsy! btw.. never heard of that before. Wonder if it's regional? __________________

March 30th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#12
magoo Living on Wisteria Lane. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,389	Thanks Bev, that's what my mom thought. It's interesting that the response that you quoted mentioned Manitoba because the wedding is in Saskatchewan. It must be a regional thing. And yes, Mandi, very ballsy! __________________ Sarah ~ Mama to Bean, Smunchie and Sprout

March 30th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#13
Suzi Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,882	Emily Post is rolling over in her grave.

March 30th, 2006, 02:05 PM	#15
LISA cough hack wheez Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 21,349	I would like to say I'm shocked but I've been invited to enough weddings and showers that didn't skirt around it but were formally engraved "MONEY ONLY" but I am kind of shocked it's a cash bar on top of being asked to give money...ya, that invite would already be lining the bird cage I would skip the wedding and go out to the Keg for dinner and drinks __________________

March 30th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#16
Lissa Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,860	OMG, my mouth is sooooo on the floor. I'd skip the wedding as well. Between asking for cash and having a cash bar --- totally TACKY!!! Weddings are not about gifts they are about celebrating a union. PERIOD. Gifts are just that --- additional goodies a guest may want to give the couple.

March 30th, 2006, 03:32 PM	#17
Jayne Super Nanny hard at work! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nov. Post count 16,312 Posts: 19,788	I can't imagine asking for money. That is just crazy. Not to mention the Cash Bar. Totally unheard of here. So tacky. __________________

March 30th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#18
Alyssa ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England Posts: 14,712	I know we've talked about these regional differences before...so one region's norm is another's shock. But it still fascinates me! I can't imagine having cash bar written on an invitation (even if it ends up being a wedding w/ a cash bar) or money gifts only being written. __________________ Aidan 8 * Colin 6 * Seamus 4

March 30th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#20
bunybomb is still a cheer mom...... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 5,418	Isn't it considered a to even put registry information in a wedding invitation? WOW, I'm shocked to say the least. Glad I've never heard of 'presentation' before. __________________ Becky until cheerleading is over for season!

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