Getting married 2009.My partner comes from a large family most of them don't really get on. Basically im getting married at about 2 so i reckon after the pics and things shoul be done for, for about 3.30 4.00. Having reception at 7.30 at local hall. What are myself and the wedding guests going to do until that time? most of them more than likley won't want a sit down meal. I live in uk and its really confusing and annoying me on what to do for about 3 hours. I know most people have a sit down meal etc, but the re just not the kind. please help
2007-02-09 11:28:33 · 22 answers · asked by fairylandk 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How about a fun casino night. Just right to fill that boring gap. It will break the ice and create interaction between the wedding guests. As they play Blackjack, Roulette or poker for fun. No real money changes hands as fun money is used. With the person winning the most casino chips winning a small prize. The fun money can even be personalised. We did this at our wedding reception, and all the guests rearly enjoyed it.
2007-02-13 04:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ruby D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went to a wedding a few years back where they didn't have a sit down dinner and everyone had to go home till the reception some people went to the local pub made a show of themselves at the reception cos they were the only ones drunk.
It was really strange and wasn't as nice as other weddings i've been to. And i feel sorry for the bride because she said her biggest regret about the wedding was not having the dinner.
Remember it's your day and it's not your fault his family don't get on, after all they don't have to come your being kind enough to invite them. x
2007-02-12 06:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs.H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of people that will debate that a wedding is for the bride and groom (or whom ever is getting married). If you really look at it, It's not. The wedding is, but the reception is a time to let your family and friends celebrate your marriage. You have to give them a reason for coming. If you didn't want them to enjoy themselves you wouldn't bother having a reception. You really should think about pushing your wedding back or reception forward. You can let your guests go to the reception hall ahead and listen to music while they eat finger foods. This gives you time for pictures. Then once you arrive it will be time for dinner. What ever it is you choose to do. Remember you have to give your guest a reason for buying new clothes and getting you a gift. The reception is a way of saying thank you for coming. Thank you for helping us jump start our marriage with your gift. You don't want to have the type of wedding people talk about negatively.
2007-02-09 19:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by quel772o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a Scottish wedding- ceremony approx 2 -3 pm, just a little wait if photos are being taken, meal about 5 pm, speeches, very short, clear up time when guest can prop up the bar, then the bands starts, buffet break and second half until minimum midnight.
2007-02-09 20:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the bride and what you say goes.
TELL them they're having a sit down meal.
They are going to have to eat something between the wedding and the reception - they're surely going to prefer getting a free meal rather than going off and paying for one themselves.
Or take them to a hotel and give them drinks and a buffet.
Whatever you do, make sure they have some food inside them, because unless they are teetotallers they are going to start struggling later on!
2007-02-09 19:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the weddings that I have been to go something like this:
2pm : Marriage ceremony
2:45 - 4pm: Photographs (It takes a lot longer than you think!!)
4:30pm: Bride and Groom greet their guests at the reception venue
5pm: serve wedding feast (whether that be a sit down meal or buffet)
6:30pm : speeches
7:30pm Evening guests arrive for dancing etc.
Things take longer than you imagine them to, especially photographs.
2007-02-12 04:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its that bad have a buffet and let people sit where they want too accept the people in the wedding party eg u and the groom the chief bridesmade and the best man let the rest sit where they feel most comferatble but most of all make sure u r comferatble with the arrangements as its u and ur patenrers big day and its the day that the 2 of u should really enjoy urselfs and not feels stressed out in, good luck and i hope u have a great day and brilliant marriage xxx
2007-02-09 21:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you'll find they DO want a sit down meal. if you're getting married at 2 then they wont be having anything substantial before they leave for the church and will be starving. whether your partners family get on or not is irrelevent as to whether they are hungry or not. what exactly are you planning to give them at 7.30? sausages and sandwiches?
2007-02-13 06:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding you call the shots. If you want a sit down dinner then have one. It beats sitting there looking stupid for 3 hours. But to be honest time will fly by so fast. You are going to be busy talking to everyone and enjoying your day.
2007-02-09 19:32:20 · answer #9 · answered by mypassions4life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you either get married later in the day or have the reception earlier in the day?
3 hours is a LONG wait.
2007-02-10 11:23:32 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋