My fiancee and I are having a disagreement so we figured we would ask you guys. What time is best for a wedding....noon or 5 pm?
2006-10-16 05:12:36 · 25 answers · asked by faery1219 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How about July, 7th 2007 at 7 PM....
2006-10-16 05:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by jgbarber65 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say noon and here is why: After 5:00 it is a really formal event and people are expected to really dress up in a formal dress. You are expected to have an expensive dinner ready for them because they will be hungry. You don't see the bride and groom until the wedding that is a long time to wait to see them. You have the ceremony at 5:00 the ceremony is over about 5:30 pictures end about 6:30, you drive to the reception (I'm guessing about 1/2 hour typical time) that is 7:00. Then you do the dance, father/daughter dance, you eat (which takes a while) then you do the bouquet toss, and garter toss. You are looking at 9:00 at the earliest getting out of there. That is one late day. On my wedding day we were so exhausted we had a 2:00 wedding and by 8:30 we were both sleeping. We were so tired (we didn't have to travel)
2006-10-16 13:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by glitter3317 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time you have it depends on many factors that only you and your groom can determine....
So I will answer with some questions you both should answer in order to determine the right time for you
Do you want to serve a full meal or would you prefer snacking foods and the cake only (the second option, known as a Tea & Cake Reception, is generally a bit cheaper)?
Do you want to have an outdoor or indoor ceremony? time of year (Season)? day of the week?
Do you intend to have the reception immediately following the ceremony?
If you prefer to save money and have a Tea & Cake Reception, you shouls have the wedding at noon and make SURE you write Tea & Cake Reception or Dessert Reception in the reception information so that your guests know to eat before they attend.
If you are having your wedding during daylight savings time you will probably want to have it at noon because the lighting will be better for pictures.
If you prefer to have a candlelight wedding then you should have it later in the evening (5pm will work if its in daylight savings time generally).
If you want to have it any day other than Saturday or Sunday you should have it at 5pm so that your guests have the option of taking a half day rather than a full day from work.
If it is on a sunday you might not have an option on times.... some places are very restrictive about sundays.
If you do not intend for the reception to follow IMMEDIATELY for whatever reason, you should have the ceremony at noon so that you have plenty of time to get the party going without sacrificing the guests.... they may not want to stay as late as you hoped.
If you need any further help feel free to email me.
Congratulations and Good Luck.
2006-10-16 13:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer candlelit weddings followed by receptions that last into the night.
Noon weddings are often hot and uncomfortable depending on the time of year... Noon hardly gives one time to prepare for the occasion. Having it later in the day, give you the opportunity to prepare at a nice pace. The women in the wedding party all need hair and makeup, the men can play a round of golf.
There is something more romantic about evening weddings with its sunsets and candles lights...
Compare it to a meal or feast. Lunch is a deli, with sandwiches, chips and colas. Dinner is candlelit, romantic, appetizers, wine, soup and salad, main dish and dessert......
just my opinion...
2006-10-16 12:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by easinclair 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that all depends on where your getting married at,... if its a church, i think your options are limited. If its not in a church most likely its going to be a quick weddings, so having it in the eveing would be nice, that way everyone can just go straing to the dinner and dance, the only thing with that is you would need to have like an hor'douver hour so your guests are just bored while your taking your pictures. Now if you have an earlier wedding you will have the time for pictures and what not. Good Luck
2006-10-16 12:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by totallylovableandinlove 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best time to get married is anytime really. It depends on what you want to searve on your wedding day. It depends if you want to serve a big meal or something small like orderbs and your cake and punch. Remember noon is lunch and 5 is dinner time. So it would be good for around 2:00 p.m for that is after lunch and before dinner. Hope this helped.
2006-10-19 23:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing about a noon wedding is that you have to do the getting ready in the morning. With a wedding later in the day - you don't have to rush to get ready.
2006-10-16 13:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evenings. That way all your guests have time to get ready, especially if any of them have to work on the big day. I'd go for 6 or 7 pm, that way you can accomodate more of your guests, and still have time to have a nice reception without keeping anyone out too late.
2006-10-16 12:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by rmdndangerous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 5 pm. because then it would be around 9 that it all gets over with, you can go back to your place where you are staying lol, and it will be late, you guys can just lay there and let it all sink in. read your cards and just be so happy with the moment. it's what my husband and I did.
Good Luck hun. and Congratulations! Marriage is the most wonderful thing, especially when it's with the man of your dreams!
2006-10-16 12:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 pm
2006-10-16 12:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by shughes2000_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋