The phrase "ceremony reception" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when referring to an event held after a ceremony, for example, "The ceremony reception was a wonderful celebration of the couple's new marriage."
Mr. Richardson offers a variety of civil-union packages that include a ceremony, reception and rooms for celebrants, with an average expenditure of about $1,200.
Across the nation, whether for artistic expression or just to have a good time, perhaps dozens of men and women in their late teens and early 20's have been putting on costly pseudo-weddings, complete with a ceremony, reception and festivities.
Expected gifts include new suits for all the bride's male in-laws and expensive jewellery, accessories and make-up for her - in addition to the usual costs of ceremony, reception and honeymoon.
Online "save-the-dates" and invitations are becoming more commonplace, as are wedding websites, which can include information about the ceremony, reception and any other events you invite your guests to.
Then add pictures of the ceremony, reception and other special moments.
How many hours is the winery available for the wedding, including set-up, ceremony, reception, photographs and clean-up?
The evening began with Ms. Phelan wearing a full-length, body-hugging ivory silk sleeveless Vera Wang gown and a jubilant smile as she greeted nearly 100 guests during the pre-ceremony reception.
From tornados to earthquakes, plenty of catastrophes have threatened couples' big days -- wrecking ceremonies, reception tents, photo sessions and more.
For its part, the congregation cannot conceive of a synagogue without space to accommodate sit-down meals after Sabbath services, circumcision ceremonies, receptions following bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs and the overflow crowd of worshippers during holidays.
Keep the time between ceremony and reception short, and schedule the receiving line when the bride and groom arrive at the reception.
One could be in charge of the ceremony or reception guestbook.
