My friends wedding is at 5:30, but I have to work until about 7:30. I might be able to be done more like 6, but I'm not sure yet. Then, I still would need to change and drive 30 minutes or so. The bride told me that she really wants me to be there as much as possible, and I can come late if I really can't make the ceremony. However, I would feel rude arriving late, particularly if it were really late. Plus, she is technically already married and I was present when she eloped.
2007-06-20 00:34:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I figured that I would miss the whole ceremony and would arrive sometime during the reception. I just didn't know if that was okay. I don't really even know how long a reception lasts. I definitely can't get off work because I am a Nanny.
2007-06-20 09:52:04 · update #1
I would say skip the wedding and hit the reception. Being late for the wedding itself would interrup the most important "event"of their lives. Your presence at the reception would be GREAT to show them your support without interrupting the ceremony:)
Best of luck to all of you!!
2007-06-20 00:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by jtwb568@yahoo.com 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the wedding starts at 5:30 and it is some what of a big wedding (50-100 people ) then it is going to take at least 30 mins for everyone to sign in and get seated. So now you're looking at 6:00 for the ceremony. If you can wear something suitable to work that will also work for the wedding then you will probably make it just in time for the reception maybe even the kiss.That is if you get off work at 6:00. I would normally say that this is a no no but you were at the eloping ceremony and I think that counts for something. I hope you make it. Remember this is her day and it doesn't matter if anyone else thinks you are rude. She said she wanted you there so be there. After the ceremony is when the pictures take place anyhow. Oh.. and don't forget to sign the guest book no matter how late you are.(JonathanW's wife)
2007-06-20 03:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by mr and mrs.yahoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a way that you could switch a shift with someone or ask your boss if you could get off early. If not I think it would be okay if you just went to the reception. If you are late coming to that I don't think too many people would notice. As far as the ceremony goes I wouldn't want to walk in in the middle of it that would not jive too well. I sounds like your friend understands your situation though and would be happy that you were able to make it either way even if you were late. But I would try to switch the shift.
2007-06-20 01:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by ventity325 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you must disrupt the ceremony when you arrive and seat yourself, then you must not attend. If you must arrive after the scheduled time of the beginning of the ceremony, then just meet the wedding party at the reception and offer your apologies.
Never do Anything to distract attention from the Bride on her wedding day.
2007-06-20 00:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of common in my family or at least most of the weddings I've been to that you the ceremony itself is not a requirement...especially if you have to travel there and especially if you can't make it. I don't see anything wrong with you just going to the reception...try to get out as early as you can with plans of going to the reception only...the ceremony just doesn't seem feasible.
2007-06-20 01:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the ceremony never starts on time. Is she having a cocktail hour ? At my wedding I didn't even know people came late until I was told later.
Try to take off early that day, it seems like this means a lot to your friend. Surprise her.
2007-06-20 02:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just come to the reception. Try to get there as soon as you can. Bring your clothes in the car and change when you get out of work.
2007-06-20 01:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't arrive late to the actual wedding. Maybe you can go only to the reception.
Can't you take off work for one day?
2007-06-20 00:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by wayouthere 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um.. is she having a reception.. cause from the sounds of it your not making the ceremony..
the ceremony itself is at most an hour.. so you'll miss that compeltly i bet..
see if you can get off at four if you really want to make it in time..maybe someone can cover for you at work
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