Im getting married at midnight. Does anyone agree that this is a really neat time to get marrie?
2007-06-27 05:28:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It sounds neat and unusual, but I hope it wouldn't limit your guest list as well as your vendors like DJ, caterer, the venue where you'd have the ceremony & reception and so on. JUst stuff to think about.
2007-06-27 05:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go. But I'm in my early 20's.
Generally I think old people would probably not attend (so I hope you don't mind grandma missing your wedding), children will definitely not be there and some parents may not come (its hard to find a baby sitter that will come from 12-4 or 5 am).
You may have extra charges or have a hard time finding people who will deliver or cater for a reception that late at night.
Are people going to have a cocktail hour or two before the wedding? It would be strange to sit at home waiting around until 11 or so to leave for a wedding. Maybe provide them with something to do?
Or perhaps you could have half of your reception before the ceremony and half after. Like cocktail hour and desserts from 10-12, the ceremony at 12 and then dancing after?
2007-06-27 05:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think it's a really neat and romantic idea...in particular, if you are in an area where you can count on the weather to be nice, and to do it outdoors, under the stars (perhaps with additional candle light for the officiant & guests to see by).
I must admit, though, that it would be really difficult for me to attend, if I were invited. I am not a night owl...Staying up until midnight would be virtually impossible for me, and I'm not the kind of person who can take a "power nap" and be refreshed afterward.
2007-06-27 06:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has the potential to be beautiful. Some concerns i would have are the comfort of your guests, make sure they are fed and happy, but are not overly intoxicated so that they would be obnoxious, and make sure there is enough lighting so that the photographer and videographer will be able to take great memories. If you hire a worthwhile officiant, the time won't be a problem, just let them know ahead of time what your plans are. (We are a wedding officiant service in Tx and our motto is "Your day, your way," so the time wouldn't be an issue for us.) Also, it would be important to decide if you wanted the service to start or end near midnight, because that would ultimately decide your anniversary date. Best wishes!
2007-06-27 05:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a very unique and cute idea! You only live once so I think you should go for it! Make sure if you have guests that are going to be driving that you provide plenty of coffee so they will have a safe drive home. Also, if you have any children or elderly adults in your group that would be very hard for them to do.
Maybe even consider having the reception before your ceremony. That way people can come and celebrate and say congratulations and then the ceremony can begin. Or have a cocktail party if you have a lot of heavy drinkers and then the ceremony and then the reception.
At least that will give you plenty of time to get ready that day!!
2007-06-27 05:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Wedding Planner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a unique time to get married. Hey it could definitely be cheaper. You don't have to serve dinner that late at night. Maybe only desserts and drinks and your music. You could also do a mock New Year's Eve theme. Then everyone will understand the midnight thing.
2007-06-27 05:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having a small wedding it would probably work best. When would your reception be? I'm not at all a night owl and barely stay awake past 11:00 - not because I don't want to but because I'm half asleep by then! You may find you don't have many guests attending who want to watch a ceremony at 12midnight and attend a reception at 2:00 in the morning... Unless I'm confused about when your reception would be!
2007-06-27 06:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure - doing what is special for you and your partner is the main thing & if a large body of the people you wanted to invite can't/won't come at midnight - that is fine - do YOUR wedding how you want & then give a party the next weekend or so for those who would not be comfortable staying up until midnight.
The comfort of the guests is NOT what a wedding is for.
2007-06-27 05:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by Metella 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting, but have you had trouble finding an officiant who will marry you at midnight?
2007-06-27 05:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! That would be like the end of being single, and the "beginning of a new day".... that's really neat!
2007-06-27 05:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by Rock Goddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋