Why is the receiving line so rare? Photo by Magical Moments Photography.
The institution of the receiving line seems to have gone out of fashion, if my recent experience is any guide. I can only think of one wedding I have been to or worked on in the last decade or so that had one. My guide in all things etiquette, Miss Manners, says that the receiving line is an inevitable and hospitable institution. She says that the bride, the groom, and various important family members are all obligated to greet every single guest and that the receiving line is the way to ensure that it happens. So why is it that no one does this any more? I’d love to hear your thoughts. (Log in on Facebook for the discussion.)
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