Our reception venue is roughly 50 mins drive from our church, we are having photos took at the church and in the grounds of our venue. We have done a rough draft of the timings (not that anything will go according to them lol) but we worked out that if we have a 12 wedding we wont be sitting down for the wedding breakfast til around 3, then our evening entertainment will be arriving to set up roughly at 6 in the same room for a 7 start. I dont want the day to be rushed and not have time to actually chill n enjoy the day but i'm worried that 11 is just too early!!! What does everyone think??
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
we're having an 11am wedding too but we are only 15 mins away from the church. i think with you being where you are n stuff that an 11 wedding is ideal just have the evening do at 8 instead so you can have a bit of a break in between
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CommentAuthorMrs Badger
our ceremony is at 11 too, I was the same didn't want our day to be rushed. I don't think it is too early at all, especially with your reception venue being a while from the church. x
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CommentAuthorlinzi
hmm personally yes. Mine is at 2pm, getting married at same place as reception venue. Speeches are at 5pm with the meal being served after that. Will probably finish just before 7.30pm which is when the evening guests are due to arrive. First dance is at 8.05pm.
if you are getting married that early, you will need to provide lunch for your guests, they will be starving by dinner time, and probably drunk due to lack of food.
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CommentAuthorx Disney Princess x
I think 11 is fine, and you will still have enough time to get ready in the morning x
Its too early for me as I like to take my time getting ready. I'm getting married at 3pm so this should be enough time lol
CommentAuthorLaticschick Holland
i got married at 2, think i could of got married at 1 ish with time i had but depending on how many bridesmaids etc then yes i would personally say 11 is to early, but each to their own
CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
I wouldn't of managed a 11am wedding.
I got married at 2.30pm and my hair stylist and make up artist was at my parents for 7am to start getting everyone ready. I liked that we had time to get ready, we didnt need to rush and it gave me a chance to relax. Without that I would of been a wreck, although I was still pretty bad lol
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CommentAuthorTsukijin
Lol no I'm having an 11am wedding, we live over an hour away from the venue because the holiday inn in my city is grotty. Ofc the only one complaining is mil. " it's too early for me to get up". She usually crawls out of her pit at about 1pm :/ good job she's not coming anymore.
I think 11 is a nice fresh start :)
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CommentAuthorMrs D-2b
I think I would be a wreck if I had to wait til afternoon, lol, theres only me, my daughter and step daughter getting hair and make up and my daughters only 8 so think there'l be plenty of time to get ready. thanks everyone, makes me feel a little better knowing some of you are having yours at 11 too :)
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CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
ours is 11.30 and be sittin down for weddin breakie about 3 ish
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CommentAuthorMrs Badger
There's just me and my wee nieces as bridesmaids to get ready and my dress is small and simple so should take no time at all. If we can afford it I shall be staying at a hotel only 3 miles from my venue the night before, which should give us more than enough time. x
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CommentAuthorpennieb-MrsRiley
I thhink it's personal choice. My brother got married at 10.30am, my sister got married at 11.00am, and both days ran fine, although with my brother's in particular the guests were flagging by the end of the day and everyone had gone by 11pm! We got married at 1.30pm, and had a lovely relaxed morning, and guests who stayed up till gone 2am! The wedding breakfast was at 4.30pm and ran over the proposed timings by about 15-20 minutes, but no-one was worried and it didn't have an effect on the rest of the day. No-one complained that they were hungry beforehand - a 1.30pm start meant people had just enough time to grab a quick bite before the had to get to the church x
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CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
It's all well and good that you have a small bridal party and it'll be fine for you all but what about your guests? It's such a long day and they won't be buzzing on the adrenaline that you will have and it will be extremely long day for children. Unless your welcome drink can be redbull lol It's definitely personal choice and if that's what is going to be best for you then go with it but you need to take guests in to consideration and before anyone jumps down my throat "its her wedding not the guests" remember you are inviting the guests to celebrate with you and you should think about how it will effect people through out the day as well as yourselves x
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CommentAuthorMrs D-2b
yep that was the whole reason of questioning the time hun because of the guests and how long the day will be for them, I also dont want the guests to feel rushed around either, nearly all of the guests are stopping the night at our venue so if we have the wedding at 11 they will have time after the breakfast to go to their rooms and chill out, have a break, before the evening starts. If we have the wedding later I'm worried their feel rushed about and as we have a entertainer for the evening that has several things to fit into the night we cant really change the start time for the evening either x
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CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
It wouldn't be rushed if you had it later on in the day. I had mine at 2.30pm, ceremony was done by 3pm, drinks reception and photographs till 5pm, wedding breakfast 5pm till 7pm, evening guests started arriving from around 7ish, most guests were there by 7.45pm, we had our first dance at 8pm, evening buffet from 9.30pm, last orders at bar at 11.30, everyone started to leave at 12. We didn't have long gaps so people weren't waiting around for ages but it wasn't rushed and felt like too much. I had loads of people comment on how everything ran so smoothly and no one left early but if your really concerned on times and you think your guests will be OK go with 11, you'll have a long day but at least it won't fly by in a flash x
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CommentAuthorbarbie86
I agree with Melody; I think 11am is too early, and you need to consider your guests. If the ceremony is 11am, most people will want to be there by 10.30am at the latest. That means an early start, even if they aren't travelling, as they will need to get up, dressed, have breakfast, and leave in plenty of time. At the moment, we haven't decided on timings exactly, but it will probably be something like this:
2pm: ceremony 2.45pm: group/formal photos 3.15pm: drinks reception (we're providing 2 drinks pp plus canapes); photos of me and OH 4.45pm: wedding breakfast 6.30pm: wedding breakfast finishes 8pm: evening guests arrive 8.30pm: first dance 9/9.30: evening buffet
Even if your reception venue is 50 minutes away (ours is a two-minute walk luckily), you should still be able to get away with a later ceremony time. If you think your guests will be OK with an early start, I would look at providing food between the ceremony and wedding breakfast, as people will be VERY hungry otherwise (most will probably not have eaten since 9am or earlier). Obviously it's up to you, but I think having it at 12 would be fine.
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
i disagree ( crikey ladies its one day am sure the bodies can do it lol) i been to 2 weddins startin at 11.30, one was a hotel booke dout for just weddin and we strolled into our rooms 4 ish other weddin we had to leave ebfore nite time do to go to h2b 40th bday where we stayed and drink til 5ish! ( back at their house after party) and on both occasions it wasnt just the young one sthat staryed behind
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CommentAuthorMrs Badger
I think as long as your guests have enough to eat/drink then an early ceremony should be fine for them. Especially if they have the chance to go back to their hotel rooms and freshen up. And getting up early shouldn't be a problem. As a guest I wouldn't mind getting up early at all.
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CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
i preref it early rather than waiting around!
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CommentAuthorx~Hails~x
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If there's plenty to entertain the guests in between times (plus you have lots of travel time inbetween) and food drink available weather by yourself or at a bar then I think it can work hunni! Ive been to a wedding where the service was 11, the meal was a t 3 and the reception was at 8 with NOTHING to entertain inbetween!! (journey was 10 mins) Was a VERY long day so just make sure you do something for them if you do start at 11!
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CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
i have sweetie table ( not entertainment lol) and a photobooth from phtographer! but my mates weddin dint have any entertainment we just all mingled and the day went so quick! it was luvely just drinkin chattin and havin a laugh! i think it depends on your guests and what type they are lol
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CommentAuthorKylee27
I personally am with Melody and Barbie. We're getting married at 4pm.
4pm: Service is 35 mins. 4.40:Photos and people making their way to reception (5 min drive or 15 min walk) drinks awaiting guests. 5.40: Bride and groom arrive. (15 mins to ourselves included on the way!) 6.15: Wedding breakfast. 7.35: Speeches. 7.50: First dance. 7.54: PARTY! 9.30: Bacon rolls and chip butties! :0) 12.00: Go back to hotel room where groom will probably be drunk and fall asleep! Haha.xx
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CommentAuthornini
I think it will be too early for you! If your venue is a 50 minute drive away you will want to leave at least an hour for the journey. That means you will have to leave your house at 10am. You will need time to get ready in a relaxed atmosphere, without having to rush. If you allow 2 hours for hair, make up and dressing you would need to get up at at least 7am. What if you wanted to enjoy breakfast with your bridesmaids? What if they are having the same hairdresser/make up artist as you? That will all add time on.
I was going to get married at 12 but changed it to 2pm because I really didn't want to be rushed and flustered, plus I want to allow time for small emergencies and running over time!
CommentAuthor~feebee~
My SIL and MIL sorted the venue and reg office and to get the venue for £3K on a Saturday it meant the wedding service will have to be at 11:30am. I think for me it's a tad early because I have to get to the hotel to get ready (45-50 min drive with no hold ups). It's not impossible though and I just have to be ultra organised! I think people just have to plan to fit into the day, if they really want to come they will manage! The hotel has a swimming pool and golf driving range and a bar that does snacks if they feel peckish in between the breakfast and evening reception.
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CommentAuthormrs-anni-oc
i am getting married at 10:30 so i would say its fine... i am used t ogetting up early as we get up 5:30 every day for work... i would prefer an early start so i dont get to nervous sat about waiting lol
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
i aint payin 12k to have half a day make most of the day i say lol
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CommentAuthor~feebee~
Yes it is a lot of money to pay for half a day Becky!
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CommentAuthormrs-anni-oc
i like your thinking.... its alot of money for a few hours
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
just take ti slow wiv drinkin is all sat to the bride n bridegroom1 cos its ok being hammered as a guest lol
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CommentAuthorKylee27
If I was paying £12k then I'd want the day to start asap! Lol. :0) We're on a budget of £3k so late afternoon is perfect for us. Mrs D if you're worried about 11 but think 12 might be too late then maybe go with 11.30?
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CommentAuthorMrs D-2b
Thanks ladies we have defo decided to go for 11, all of guests get on really well and they will have alot to catch up with as we all live quite a distant from one another there will be time between reception and evening to mingle and chat, plus our familys are party animals so now how to handle a all day'er lol. The church is only a few mins away from our house, nini, the reception venue is 50 mins from church so there will be no rush for me to get ready and always up at 6 with kids anyway!!
Thanks again you've all helped us to make our mind up xx
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CommentAuthorAmy
Oooh good glad you've come to a decision.
My twopennythworth would have been that a 11am wedding is fine we are getting married at 11:30am we were offered 10:30 but as some guests were due to be coming from about a forty minute journey away I decided that this probably wasn't the fairest. Otherwise though I would have definetly gone for 10:30!! We have entertainment arranged for the afternoon for both kids and adults. And this way it will feel like it's lasted a good long while!
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CommentAuthornini
Ah Ok I misread the post, thought you had to travel to the church. Not such a hard task then! x
