Whether you have 50 wedding guests or 300, there never seems to be enough time to catch up or have meaningful conversations with them during the reception. This can be especially frustrating if your guests live far away and you haven’t seen them in a handful of years. Although your reception will always be a whirlwind, one way to guarantee you’ll get to see and visit with all of your guests is to have the tried and true receiving line. Interested in incorporating the receiving line into your wedding reception" Here’s more on what it is and how to pull it off flawlessly during your reception.
What Is a Receiving Line"
A receiving line is a traditional, formal way to greet your guests at either the end of the ceremony or at the beginning of the reception. Guests will line up to greet you as well as a select few family members and members of the wedding party before they head to the reception venue or take their seats at their assigned table. Who Stands in the Receiving Line"

Traditionally, the receiving line consists of the couple and then whomever is “hosting” the wedding, plus the maid of honor. The “hosts” are typically the bride’s parents, but because many couples are either paying for the wedding themselves these days or both sets of parents are equally contributing, the receiving line can consist of whomever you would like to include. If you have the room, many couples choose to include their entire weddin...