The church that I'm getting married @ offers ceremonies @ 12 and 2...... Which would be a better time... On one hand I don't want my gues to arrive @ 12 and not have eaten and then either starve till a 4 o'clock reception or eat right b4 the reception and not eat the food @ the reception.. (which isn't cheap!).. On the other hand... I'm not sure if a 2 o'clock ceremoy is an off time to do it.... One more question... who is supposed to carry the brides train in the wedding?... Thanks a ton!
2006-11-14 00:11:32 · 16 answers · asked by lyzerdeyez 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I got married in June this year and getting married at two is early but it is much better than twelve. If you have a photographer they always take pictures before that wedding and mine took about two hours. Having your eat at the reception makes sense plus that is a huge wedding tradition. Receptions normally are expensive yes but that is the most important part because you have just been through an amazing wedding and for most of it you get very anxious so that receptions allows you to enjoy everyone at the wedding and be the center of attention! With me my train was very circular and long but I have never seen anyone hold the train for you. Usually the maid of honor helps you to straighten it as you move around. If you have any other questions feel free to email me I know that planning a wedding is a lot of work but I would be glad to help! Email me at huntergirl610@yahoo.com. Good Luck!!
2006-11-14 01:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsay H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm getting married in Sept. 07. My church is at 1:30pm and my reception startes at 5:30.. That is four hours. Now are you having a ceremony or a full mass? a ceremony you figure is about 20-30 minutes.. full mass is an hour.. You also have to think that the bride isn't always on time at the church.. do u plan on having pictures taken in between? how far is it from the church to the reception hall? @ 2:00 you will be cutting is close my dear.. 12 sounds like its really early, but it probably won't be. I would not worry about your guests and your bridal party not eating at certain times.. that's the least of your worries!! Good Luck!
2006-11-14 13:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by hunibunni8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would DEFIENTLY go for 2. However, why can't you have it anytime you want? I never heard of a place saying only certain times! Oh well, I'm sure you know more about it that I do. My feelings on the 2 thing is that if your reception is at 4, their will be less down time between wedding and reception for people to get impatient and say forget it. If you do it at 12, I think you are gonna run a far bigger risk of people not even coming to the reception, much less not eating the food! Also, if you do it at 2, you will have 2 more hours to get everything together and have that much longer to get ready in! As far as I know, you get some little girls to carry it, but unless its just a massive long cathedral train like princess dianas or something, I would just let it drag down the aisle...I would think a few litttle girls behind you would be distracting and you want all eyes on you! good luck!
2006-11-14 10:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by ASH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A two o'clock wedding is better because by the time the reception starts it will be around dinner time anyway. People generally don't starve themselves before a wedding and do plan ahead.
If you are having someone carry your train it should be either a girl of 8 or 9 who you know is able to do the job or two small children around that same age.
2006-11-14 10:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wedding was at 2:00. I choose this time because 12:00 was too early (for me to get ready, and I needed to eat along with the guests) also I choose this time because it was the perfect time. It is in the middle of 12:00 and 4:00, we had our reception by 4:00 and we didn't have to stay all night. I think that is the perfect time for any wedding.
Also, if you are talking about down the aisle nobody carries the train it just flows behind you. Then at the alter the MOH straightens it out whenever you move around. Then at the reception you put it up. If you are talking about before the ceremony (like if you are walking outside) then the MOH should handle this. Your MOH is there to help you out! That is her biggest proirity and then if she needs help she gets the bridesmaids to help her. Hope this helps answer all of your questions.
2006-11-14 10:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by glitter3317 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not make it a 2 o'clock ceremony and just serve cake, nuts, mints and punch at the reception. I've never really understood why people serve a full blown meal at the reception, people come to see the bride and groom get married not eat, we did the cake, nuts, mints and punch then after-wards the family and wedding party went back to my mother in law's house for the meal, unless you're catching a flight aright away, to me this seems to save costs to me.
As for the train, it drags behind you as you walk in, when you get to the front then the maid of honor it too fix it for you.
2006-11-14 09:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first see if they can put you in at 1.
by doing 1 you have given your guest time to eat lunch and since your reception is at 4 it will alway them enough time to want again by time the reception start. 2nd you can get a junior briadmaid to hold your train or a little girl, little girl is cutier, but like most wedding these day no one hold the train. Train being held is an old tradition that has been lost. I say go for the little girl.
2006-11-14 08:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by besos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for 2 o'clock just because noon is such an early time. Guests will not feel rushed having to be at a wedding at noon and they'll just have had lunch so they'll be ready for an early dinner at 4...and normally the maid of honor helps with the train at the wedding. She'll help you bustle it so you can be ready to party at the reception.
2006-11-14 10:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by mssweets84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least you have the choice !
The city hall that I'm getting married at next July offers ceremony only in the morning. And 4 couple already wants the day I want. I'll know for sure next Thursday, but I hope I won't have to get married at 9am !!
To answer your question, between 12 and 2, I'll choose 12.
For me I'd like a ceremony at 11, then a cocktail. And then plenty of time for the pictures and spend time with my family and close friends before the dinner and the party at 8.
2006-11-14 09:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by tokala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 to 2:30pm in the afternoon is an excellent time for a wedding. (I think my wedding was at 2) Especially if your reception is at 4pm. I think noon is just way too early.
In really fancy weddings you have specific people to carry the brides train. I had a pretty long train but no one carried it down the aisle. When you get to the alter the bridesmaids should help to arrange it ect.
2006-11-14 08:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋