Should I
A)get married in the morning
B)get married in the afternoon
C)get married at sunset
D)get married at dusk
Thanks inadvacne
2006-08-27 09:34:57 · 5 answers · asked by Angel sent from heaven 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would say no earlier than 10 am, especially if people have to drive, and no later than 8 pm because people will be starving and yawning. If you want to do a luncheon reception, make your wedding at 10:30 or 11, but if you are thinking of doing a cocktail-hour then dinner dance, you can have it between 3-5 pm. If you are doing Just champagne and dessert, have it after 7 pm so guests will eat before hand.
If it is outside then I wouldn't have it between 10-2 because that is the hottest part of the day (no sunburns or heat sickness), however because you want it light out I would say between 3-7 pm.
If it is on a Friday start it after 6 pm (people need to come from work), and if it is on a Sunday have it before 2 pm (people need to get home).
If you having mostly local people (less than 3 hours away), try to keep it in the middle of the day (from 11-6). But if people are flying in you can be more flexible because they are on-site.
If you are setting up your reception yourself, you'll want a later wedding so you can have time. The same goes for if you are doing your own hair and makeup or if you have appointments.
Finally, if you are having a bachelorette party the night before (and will be wasted), make it past 3 pm so you can sleep it off and not be hung over.
Good Luck!
2006-08-27 10:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your budget. Typically, if you have an evening wedding, you will need to serve dinner or have heavier food offerings until around 8PM. After 8PM, you could get away with a dessert reception
. If you have a wedding in the afteroon, you can get away with serving finger foods and lighter fare. No dinner/lunch required.
I'd steer away from morning weddings. You'd have to get up VERY early to get married.
I'd suggest an afternoon at 2 or 3PM or an evening 8 or 9PM.
2006-08-27 10:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by DanaElayne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on when you want to get married. If your having a long reception you might want to have it at 2:00 in the afternoon, that way you can have a reception, serve dinner and have dancing etc.
If you are flying for your honeymoon, then you might want to have an earlier wedding in the late morning hours.
Its really all up to you and your groom.
good luck!!
2006-08-27 10:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the afternoon. Actually, we're getting married at 5 p.m. so that we can roll right in to the reception/dinner afterwards. I would have loved to get married at sunrise so that we could meet the day together & make it symbolic.
2006-08-27 12:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone is a morning person and a lot of people feel more comfortable being home early. I would choose the afternoon so you can have your reception and take off on your honeymoon. Good luck!
2006-08-27 10:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its best to get married in the afternoon around like 12:00 because it is just the perfect time..
2006-08-27 09:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by mystery 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a morning person so I'd vote for dusk or later. I wouldn't mind a midnight service, and then have a really big breakfat buffet. Mmmmm. :)
2006-08-27 09:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by weddrev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would do it around 6 or 7 pm
2006-08-27 09:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by sometimessusie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our wedding was at 4pm and the reception immediately followed. For us, it worked out perfectly. I would choose letter B.
2006-08-27 14:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would prefer a candlelight reception just after a beach sunset ceremony
2006-08-27 10:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by nora7142@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋