[Lady Pi Phi]

Originally posted by Taualumna
You can have two receptions. This is actually common for many Chinese Canadian couples who want to satisfy both their family and their peers. They'd have a "western" service, usually in a church or outside somewhere, followed by a "tea reception" with sandwiches, punch and alcohol. Later in the evening, they'd have the big Chinese banquet, held at a Chinese restaurant (usually the place is shut down for them), complete with the multi-course Chinese dinner, dancing (or kareoke), speeches, etc. Only the wedding party and close family/friends attend both receptions. Otherwise, it is one or the other.

That's a really interesting idea.

But how do you let people know they can only attend one reception?