How do I word wedding invites to dance only?

[w8nc]

I am looking for a good way to word invitations for people that I am inviting to my wedding dance only. These guests will not be invited to the wedding or dinner. I have already checked with a lot of pepole who have done this before and it has worked out well for them. I have also been invited to only a wedding dance and was not offended. Please do not comment on whether inviting someone to the wedding dance only is right or wrong --- because I am going to do this anyway. Also, for those of you who are wondering why I am inviting guests to the dance only it is because we have an extremely large family and our family guest list is at 300+ guests. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
I am looking for a good way to word invitations for people that I am inviting to my wedding dance only. These guests will not be invited to the wedding or dinner. I have already checked with a lot of pepole who have done this before and it has worked out well for them. I have also been invited to only a wedding dance and was not offended. Please do not comment on whether inviting someone to the wedding dance only is right or wrong --- because I am going to do this anyway. Also, for those of you who are wondering why I am inviting guests to the dance only it is because we have an extremely large family and our family guest list is at 300+ guests. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

Other Details:

--- The reception is being held in the US
--- This is socially acceptable in our region of the country
--- I do not think this is rude, but know others will that is why I specificially requested that comments not be made about whether this is rude or not

[theologygirl]

Are you in the UK? Because I've read that such a thing is not uncommon and is perfectly acceptable in the UK. If so, you should post that under Additional Information so that others will understand there is a cultural difference on this issue and won't be so quick to judge.

[Skatin']

I am very curious where in the U.S. you are. If this is socially acceptable where you live, how do other people word these invitations? I wracked my brain but could not come up with anything.

The sticking point is that it's not only after the wedding, but it's after the reception. So you're having them arrive after the cake has been cut and dinner was served (correct me if I'm wrong). Won't it look and feel like they arrived late to a party? So you have to word it specifically so that they know they can't expect anything to eat, just dancing, and I've never heard of that.

I'm not trying to be judgmental, I only posted because I'm curious where you are and how this whole scenario would work. I don't have a good answer for you, sorry.

[breecienc]

I don't think it's rude, it's YOUR wedding...probably most people would tell you to do things your way in every other aspect. You might have guests talk negatively about it, but guess what, they will get over it! You have good reasons for not wanting such a huge guest list, that is so expensive. My advice to you is send them an invitation, but be clear that they won't be receiving dinner. A way to do this is to say
"Please join us for "drinks" "Hors d' Oeuvers" etc. Let them know in your subtle way that you won't be having a fancy dinner. Also, schedule the dancing part for a time that isn't around any normal times. Like 6:00 is a dinner time...either schedule it early enough that they eat, or late enough.
You could provide light snacks that are cheap for people to munch on all night and some cheap soda! Hope this helps!
Good luck.

[emtp911]

spouse and You would like to invite you to celebrate our commitment by dancing the night away at our dance reception that will be held following our commitment ceremony.
Whatever dress type is requested and bring your favorite dance shoes
Time
Location
I don't think it is rude at all
But I do think 2 different invitations are in order. That way no one will be offended.
Send the invite to wedding guest
and then reception invites to others