The reception immediately follows the ceremony which is located at the same location. The wedding is out-of-town and on a Sunday evening. Ideally, I'd like to take the last flight back home on Sunday night in order to be at work on Monday morning. Also, I won't know very many people since the groom is an old high school buddy of mine, and I will likely be the only one attending from his high school days.
2006-10-08 04:04:58 · 23 answers · asked by Old High School Buddy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It is absolutely ok.
It is nice to see someone who cares more about the actual wedding ceremony and less about the party. :)
2006-10-08 14:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi no you dont have to attend the reception afterwards. You will just have to explain to the groom that you will need to catch that flight he will be ok. You did go to the most important part of the wedding so he should apperciate this and wont mind you not going to the reception. There will be loads of people there and im sure he wont mind you not going. Just tell him weeks before the wedding so he knows not to book a meal for you. Everthing will be fine
2006-10-08 05:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SURE, just tell them way in advance you are not going to the reception so it saves them some money as well. They will really appreciate your presence at the ceremony. maybe you can arrive early on Saturday and spend some time with them as well. Being an old friend that may be out of touch but they still wanted you to be in the wedding should be considered as an honor, but if you have to get back you have to get back.
2006-10-08 05:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by justthetwoofus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be ok as long as you didn't already say you were going to the reception. I say that because they already paid for your plate so it would seem kind of rude to say you are going to the reception but than skip out later.
As long as you tell your buddy that you are just going to attend the ceremony and not the reception ahead of time there should be no problem. The ceremony is the most important part.
2006-10-08 04:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ive done it, had to leave one wedding to go to another wedding! Just go to the ceremony, or maybe go to the reception, say hey to the groom, congrats, and then sneak out. Since it's all at the same place, surely it wouldn't take that long. do whatever werx!
2006-10-08 07:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by ASH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure...at least your willing to go to the wedding and wish them the best. if you cant stay then no biggy. just let them know ahead of time you cant make the reception because of your flight home, but you will definitely be there for the ceremony. I had soem friends at my wedding only make the ceremony and it was great that they could be there to share it with me. thats the most imortant part anyways is seeing them get married, the rest is juts a party/celebration of what happend before.
2006-10-08 05:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as the wedding is on a Sunday evening (totally a lame time for a wedding!), they should feel lucky that out-of-town guests are coming at all. Leaving after the wedding is understandable and not rude. I would just mention to them that you won't be able to stay for the recption so they aren't looking around for you.
2006-10-08 05:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But tell them ahead of time. We had 40 people ditch out on us at the reception. We were not happy. It's like $16/person x 40 is $640 that we lost because people didn't tell us they weren't coming to the reception. And that doesn't even include tax! So be a friend,and tell them ahead of time. And if they already paid for food, then just stick around till then and eat. It's a free meal after all!
2006-10-08 04:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it's fabulous that you're showing up at all since it requires long distance travel. Many people with tight schedules would have just apologized and not gone at all.
I would definitely let them know of your plans so you will be invited to either the out-of-town guest dinner or the rehearsal dinner. That way you'll be able to spend some time with your old buddy.
2006-10-08 04:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by janisko 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is very appropriate. Just rsvp that you will be attending the ceremony but you are unable to attend the reception due to travel plans. I think it's very nice that you are willing to fly in to see the ceremony! I would be very flattered if someone went out of their way like that for my wedding...
2006-10-08 04:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by PT&L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you be there for your buddy, maybe a brief show at the reception and get the heck out. Get there Firday night and let him know you are in town, maybe get invited to the rehearsal dinner and have a good time there. He will find some time to chat with you, if he can't then his bride has him hooked good, he is better off left to his bride.
2006-10-08 04:15:13 · answer #11 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋