Reception...How Long?

mcoffman17 · January 2012

How long should I plan on my reception lasting? Our ceremony is at 2:00 in the afternoon, so we're only serving finger foods, and there will be no alcohol or dancing. Basically it'll just be eating and mingling with others.

TiffannieF · January 2012

Maybe 3 hours max.

StephBeanWed61502 · January 2012

At most weddings I've been to with dancing and drinks, the cocktail hour was an hour and the reception was an additional four hours, but given the lack of dancing, I agree with Tiffanie that a 3 hour reception seems more likely.

Summer2011Bride · January 2012

If you're not really serving a meal and there is no dancing, I would plan to wrap it up by dinner time (6 at the latest). To go any later, I think you need to serve an actual meal.

Cortney1982 · January 2012

It needs to be over by 5, so people can get ready for dinner.

MyNameIsNot · January 2012

I've been to a few afternoon weddings with no drinks or dancing. They were all in the 2-3 hour range.

mcoffman17 · January 2012

Ok, thanks ladies! I was thinking no more than 3 hours, but I wasn't sure.

Hilraythebride · February 2012

I think out reception is 4 or 5 hours. It is a package deal and includes a 3 course meal, open bar, and the cake coordinated from a local pastry shop. All in all its a pretty good deal, sometimes places tell you how long they do their receptions for

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