we wanted to do it around 2- but i heard somewhere it should be 2:15, 2:30, or 2:45?????
2006-08-19 16:05:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No there is no rule about what time to have a wedding. My wedding was at 5 p.m. because my father-in-law is a diabetic and he needed to be able to eat a specific time. My cousin's wedding was at 1:45 - because this was the only time available at the church she chose. Choose your time and fly it by where you are getting married. If they can accomodate that time go with it. It is your day. Have fun.
2006-08-23 14:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no rule about what time you should have your wedding. The time of day will effect the formality of your wedding according to etiquette standards. I.E. an evening wedding is more formal than an afternoon wedding.
The reasoning I have heard behind 2:15 or so, is superstition or that people may be late.
My wedding was at 4:30. We did it at that time because we had a lot of OOT guests and wanted to be sure they could make it in time. Also, we wanted to serve dinner at 6pm and not have an 8 hour long reception!
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2006-08-20 07:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by ~M~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, there is no rule. My cousin is getting married at 2 pm and it is completely fine. I say go for it.
As far as the up note, I have heard of that too. However, because I am catholic and ceremonies tend to be at least 45 minutes, you need to start on the hour to be done on an up time. If you are one of those lucky protestant brides with the 15 minute ceremony, you can start at 2:15 to heed superstition.
Good Luck!
2006-08-19 16:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general "rule" (although it's your wedding) is to get married on the half hour. This is done so that you can "start your lives together on an up note". Think of the hands on the clock moving up from the half hour as opposed to a wedding at 2 and the hands going downward. I got married at 1:30.
It's just a myth/legend/odl wives tale.
2006-08-19 16:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that... Have it when you want. One thing to consider is the time of day you have your wedding dictates how formal it is for your guests. If people are invited to a 6:00 they know to dress formally--suit and tie at the least for men, and cocktail dress-type clothing for women. How formal do you want your wedding to be, and how much food do you want to provide at the reception? If you don't want to do much (i.e., light refreshments), a 2:00 would be perfect because people won't come out of your ceremony expecting lunch or dinner. It also isn't a formal time for a wedding.
2006-08-20 13:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of any rule on what time you should get married we just went to a wedding that was at 10:00 in the morning and then we had another that was at 5:00 in the evening so it doesn't matter what ever time works for you
2006-08-19 16:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by christy b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are morning/afternoon/evening/night weddings. You get to set the time of yoru wedding. 2, 2:45 its all good.
Decide what works for you, there aren't any rules.
2006-08-19 16:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by bluechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some brides like to start at 30 minutes after the hour (2:30, etc)because then the minute hand begins its "upswing" which they feel is representative of having an "upswing" of luck and happiness in the marriage. It's an old fashioned superstition. You can choose whatever time you like.
2006-08-21 05:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mines at like 6..
2006-08-19 17:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋