is it rude to have my wedding in the afternoon. I'm thinking around 12 or 1. i want to cut down on some of the cost and i would also like to make reservations at a restaurant for just me and my Fiance for a late dinner just so we can be alone for a bit on our special day. most of the guest will be from out of town that is why i'm wondering if it's rude. the furthest person will be able 4 hours away. i figure that it will also save my guest money since they can drive there and back in the same day. i figure some will still stay because they drank too much or don't want to drive at night but if they wanted to save money they could drive home. anyways i plan on feeding them sandwiches and chicken with several side options and a salad of some sort and of course cake and alcohol. does that sound reasonable?
2007-07-16 06:01:31 · 17 answers · asked by Supermommy!!! 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
no, no, no we will be going to dinner after the reception at night when it is over and the guest have gone.
2007-07-16 06:29:11 · update #1
sounds like a wonderful idea.
a lot of people are having afternoon/lunch receptions these days. congratulations!
maybe you could include some local things that your guests could do in the area when the reception is over in the invitations. like some local playhouses or theatres or something if they plan on getting a hotel.
2007-07-16 07:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't see anything wrong with that, as long as you're having it on a Saturday or Sunday so that your guests are not expected to take a day off of work. I would also make sure I mention that it's a "wedding luncheon", so that your guests won't be expecting a huge feast. You have every right to keep things simple if that's what you want to do. Just be sure to let guests know what to expect when they come.
2007-07-16 13:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by cynthiajean222 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It actually sounds a lot like my wedding, and fourteen years later people are still saying how nice it was.
You may hold your wedding at any time of day you choose, and it's not rude. Besides, your menu sounds like you're planning on feeding them well, and your timing leaves the evening free for the guests to spend whatever way they please, including taking that four-hour drive home. You've also put it late enough in the day that anyone who prefers not to spend a night away from home can reasonably manage getting both to and from your wedding in one day.
That sounds mighty thoughtful to me!
2007-07-16 13:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having my ceremony at 3 and my reception to start at 5, but we are having both at the same location, AND at my parents farm...so that makes scheduling open and easy for us!
Go with what works best for you, your fiance and your plans.
Are you having an actual reception?>just earlier in the day?
You said your 'wedding' is at 12 or 1, but you didn't really specify what time your reception would be-if that's even what you're having? (just wondering!)
;-)
2007-07-16 13:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not early at all! I had my wedding at 11 am (to save on cost). My mom is a wedding photographer and she has done countless sunrise weddings...now that is the only thing I think is rude!!! That is just way too early to get married!!!!
2007-07-16 13:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds lovely. Specify on the invitation that it will be a Tea Time reception, or Hors d'ouvres reception, so people know that a full meal should not be expected.
Good luck
2007-07-16 13:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
having the wedding in the afternoon isnt rude. i had my wedding at 2pm.
but you and your husband having dinner before the reception while your guests are waiting for you is rude.
2007-07-16 13:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's not at 12 or 1 on a weekday, that sounds perfect! Good luck, and congrats!
2007-07-16 13:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I got married at 9:30 am. It is your day not anyone else's. You do what makes you happy that is all that matters. Also, my wife says that it is bad luck to get married while the minute hand is moving down.
2007-07-16 13:11:38 · answer #9 · answered by Miles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, it is perfectly acceptable.
If you are undecided, still, another way to save is to have it not on a weekend.. try a friday night. Sunday afternoons are cheaper too.
2007-07-16 13:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by T G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋