my sister is having a wedding and there is a debate on the time for the reception, who is right 2 or 3 hours
2007-03-17 06:18:11 · 10 answers · asked by e_sylve 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Consider your wedding size & amount of guests. Is it formal or informal? For informal i would think at least 3 hours. Everyone gets all dressed up to see each other, socialize, why not make it a little longer. The time is sure to fly by. A more formal wedding, can go much longer. I am getting married in May, with a wedding party of 14, over 200 guests - Our reception is from 6 - 12:30. Dinner dancing & games, I guess it depends on the itinerary as well.
2007-03-17 07:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by iggyz2001 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that the average time is around 4 hours, but it really depends on a number of factors. (I think most wedding service contracts, such as DJs, are for 4-6 hours.)
For instance, are they getting married in the morning and having a brunch reception? Then maybe 2 hours. Is it a small family reception over snacks? Then maybe 2-3 hours. Are you including dinner and/or dancing after an afternoon wedding? Then maybe 4 or more hours.
I'm getting married in the fall -- the ceremony will be in the late afternoon (probably 3-4:00), and then we'll have a dinner reception immediately after. We're planning to stay and dance until after midnight, and I'd consider all of that to be the reception. So, than will be about 7-8 hours.
2007-03-17 08:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your family and the time of day the reception is. My reception is going to start around 2pm and I am sure that there will still be people there until 9-10pm. That's just how my family is. Weddings are a big party here. We will be there all night!!
2007-03-17 08:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by jenna11rn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking like 4-6 hours. party all night. I would not put a stop time. My wedding my reception started about 7:45pm and by the time the last guest left it was pushing 2am.
2007-03-17 13:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most common is 4 hours but it depends on everything else that is going on that day. We don't have much going on other than the chruch and pics so we are doing 5 hours, it starts at 5:00 and over at 10:00 this way it is just in time for dinner and everyone can eat, have a good time and still go out after if they want
2007-03-17 06:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend on the hall, the time of the date, the date, your family and friend (if they are the type of people who hungs around more than 4 hours), the budget.
The normal time is 3-4 hours, but if you are having it at a place where time is no limit, you have more time.
2007-03-17 10:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by snicker4274 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your times, the program, what form the dinner is taking, and the times you have planned for the band to play and the open bar.
Usual would be:
Cocktails 5:30
Dinner 6:30
Programme to follow
Dance 8:30
2007-03-17 09:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe and Jane Will be married on July 15th 2007 Please join us after for a reception at 3 in the afternoon at chuck e cheese. etc. I just want you to see the general idea. Mention that the ceremony will occur and that you will be inviting people to a reception.
2016-03-29 02:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say 3-4hours because dinner takes about an hour, the dances, and they will have to walk around and thank the guest i would say atleast 3 hours
2007-03-17 08:07:12 · answer #9 · answered by yomyr2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long it should be? Any amount of time is fine there are no set rules.
2007-03-17 06:23:45 · answer #10 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋