Afternoon? 4ish? We havent picked a time yet. what are the pros and cons of each. Thanks!
2007-07-20 04:14:31 · 30 answers · asked by BTB 10/04/08 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
4 pm is good b/c then you can go straight to the reception. but if you plan on taking pictures somewhere else besides the church do it at like 3 pm mine was at two and i had to wait an hour once we got done with pictures
2007-07-20 04:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally like late afternoon weddings, because it allows you to sleep in and not feel too rushed while getting ready for the ceremony---it also allows the guests to feel more at ease because mornings are usually a high stress time for many people. If the ceremony begins around 4-5pm, then the reception can also begin later, which allows you to party well into the night if you choose. I also prefer late afternoon weddings because when the reception is later in the day, it allows you more freedom with attire. A black-tie or formal attire would be inappropriate for a morning or early afternoon wedding, but a casual wedding is appropriate at any time of the day.
If I had my choice, I would probably have the ceremony begin right before sunset---but I would also want to be married outside where everyone can enjoy the sunset, and then party into the night.
2007-07-20 04:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Heart of Fire 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually its between 3:00-4:00 pm . Weddings never start exactly on time So for example if it was supposed to start at 3 and it begins at 3:15 a ceramony lasts about 45 min to 1 hr thats puttin it at 4 or 4:15pm Than you have ur reception and sometimes that is a long affair etc,etc, etc. Your pictures are always before the wedding . You meet aroung 1:30 When the clouds and sky is perfect .
So good Luck
2007-07-20 04:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on lots of factors.
I think it's best to have the ceremony around 2 p.m., then you and the bridal party go to have pictures done, then get a chance for a bit of a break before going to the reception. This also gives the guests a great chance for a break - some go shopping, some have a nap, others go sightseeing.... Then have cocktails at 5 or 5:30, dinner at 6 or 6:30, and on with the reception!
2007-07-20 09:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on when and where you are having your wedding. Some people like to conincide with sunset. If you want to have a big party afterwards, you need to do it a little earlier. If you want to avoid serving a full dinner, don't time it so your reception falls at dinner time. Heck, some people even have morning or mid-day weddings. Your photographer may also be able to give you some clues about what time of day the lighting is best at your location.
2007-07-20 04:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I got married at 5:30. We chose that time, one because of the timing of the reception afterwords and the timing of when we wanted to start our honeymoon!!!!! lol
We also heard an old fable that said (and I am paraphrasing here) that it is good luck to hold the ceremony on the half-hour instead of the hour. In other words when the minute hand is moving up the clock instead of down the clock. Kind of like a horseshoe turned up so the luck doesn't run out.
Sounded cool to us.
Congratulations
2007-07-20 04:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by holdemfoldem911 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, we're having both the ceremony and reception at the same venue (my parents farm) so we're have the ceremony at 3, reception to start at 5 and dinner is being served promptly at 5:30.
We're having our "cocktail hour" -if you will- during the hour or so inbetween events while the chairs from the ceremony are set back up in the tents for the reception.
We want to keep things moving so that there's not alot of down time for our guests to have to wait around, being bored, wondering when the party is going to get underway. There's alot of celebrating to be done afterall~!!!
2007-07-20 04:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Morning: Too much rushing around, but this can be good for dry receptions and brunches/lunches, which are cheaper.
Afternoon: If the reception starts before 4, then you still may be able to get lunch prices/portions. Not too much rushing around beforehand, plus the pictures will be taken in the light.
Evening: Lots of time to get ready, but guests will be looking for the free booze and a good filling dinner. Can last until late because of dancing, too. Pictures may have to happen before the ceremony/reception to ensure proper lighting.
Don't leave too much time between the ceremony/reception. Guests will get grumpy about this. Make sure to have hors d'oeurves set out for them before you two show up to curb their appetites. Best wishes!
2007-07-20 04:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by theewokprincess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what he weather is like. And the time of year. Weddings can be nice in the afternoon bu t if its better to have it at night when its cooled down then thats a good way to go. Or if you would prefer a morning wedding and have a breakfast reception....ya know.
2007-07-20 04:22:11 · answer #9 · answered by LOVE BEING A MOMMY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can really do it anytime you like. The time of the wedding gives the guests a good idea of what the wedding will be like, and how they should dress.
Earlier wedding = less formal
Later wedding = more formal
It can also have an effect on your costs, because it changes what you'll need to feed your guests at the reception. Brunch/lunch receptions are cheaper than dinner receptions.
Earlier wedding = less expensive
Later wedding = more expensive
2007-07-20 04:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by Stacia T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you get married at noon then after people will have time to touch themselves up before the reception. Usually weddings take a while and if you have it at 4 then your reception won't be that long or good because the majority of people leave around10pm
2007-07-20 04:18:55 · answer #11 · answered by Amber 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋