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wed·ding re·cep·tion
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wedding receptionnoun
a reception for wedding guests held after the wedding
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Wedding reception
A wedding reception is a party usually held after the completion of a marriage ceremony as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couple receive society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple. Hosts provide their choice of food and drink, although a wedding cake is popular. Entertaining guests after a wedding ceremony is traditional in most societies, and can last anywhere from half an hour to many hours or even days. Most wedding receptions are made in the evening for dinner; however, the couple may opt for a luncheon, brunch, or even afternoon tea. Ultimately the married couple chooses the details and location of the reception. In some cultures, separate wedding celebrations are held for the bride's and groom's families. Before receptions – a social event that is structured around a receiving line, and usually held in the afternoon, with only light refreshments – became popular, weddings were more typically celebrated with wedding breakfasts (for those whose religious traditions encouraged morning weddings) and wedding balls (for those who were married in the evening). The popularity of receptions, rather than breakfasts, dinners, and balls, during the 20th century led to the name reception being applied to any social event after a wedding, whether it is brunch, tea, dinner, or a dance.
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wedding reception
A wedding reception is a social event held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. It is a celebration where the married couple and their guests gather to enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, and other forms of entertainment. This event serves as a way for the couple to share their joy with friends and family, and for guests to express their good wishes and celebrate the new union. The details of a wedding reception can vary greatly depending on cultural traditions, personal tastes, and budget.
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Wedding reception
A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. It is held usually as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couple receives society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple. Hosts provide their choice of food and drink, although a wedding cake is popular. Entertaining guests after a wedding ceremony is traditional in most societies, and can last anywhere from half an hour to many hours or even days. In some cultures, separate wedding celebrations are held for the bride's and groom's families. Before receptions—a social event that is structured around a receiving line, and usually held in the afternoon, with only light refreshments—became popular, weddings were more typically celebrated with wedding breakfasts and wedding balls. The popularity of receptions, rather than breakfasts, dinners, and balls, during the 20th century led to the name reception being applied to any social event after a wedding, whether it is brunch, tea, dinner, or a dance.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wedding reception in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wedding reception in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- الاستقبال الخاص بالعرسArabic
- HochzeitsempfangGerman
- geedziĝa akceptoEsperanto
- recepción de la bodaSpanish
- réception de mariageFrench
- resepsi pernikahanIndonesian
- ricevimento di nozzeItalian
- 結婚披露宴Japanese
- свадебный приемRussian
- திருமண வரவேற்புTamil
- వివాహ విందు కార్యక్రమంTelugu
- Весільний прийомUkrainian
- شادی کی استقبالیہ تقریبUrdu
- 結婚宴會Chinese
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