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Day vs. Night Wedding

Audraann0604Audraann0604
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Hi all :)
So my fiance and I are having an outdoor wedding this may with the gorgeous Colorado Rockies as our backdrop. Because the mountain view was the whole reason we chose our venue, we're doing a day wedding that starts at 10:30. This has sent my family over the edge. Despite having been to daytime weddings with my family before, they act like they have never heard of the idea before. They have told me that there can't be dancing at a wedding that takes place during the day and they're trying to convince us to switch to an evening wedding. Am I missing something? Is a daytime wedding some type of wedding misstep?

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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    My sister had a 10:30 church ceremony with a noon reception.  There was a full open bar, full dinner and a packed dance floor.

    I guess it depends on your crowd, but time of day does not change if we are going to dance or not.






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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    Daytime weddings are fine but their will not be as much dancing and drinking as an evening wedding.
     
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  • Audraann0604Audraann0604
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    Thanks guys, that helps. My mom is against drinking anyway so i thought she'd like the no alcohol daytime wedding. She'd be really upset if I switched to night and included a bar (which i would). That's a great point about wildlife! We're definitely in an area where that's a concern :)
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  • hoffsehoffse member
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    I think daytime receptions are great - they may not last quite as long as an evening reception, particularly if your wedding is dry, but they can be very tasteful and nice for guests.  Honestly, plenty of people (myself included) enjoy weddings but get annoyed when they go on and on.... and on... and on...  because the couple has decided they need to have an all-out dance party that goes until the small hours of the morning.  I love to dance, and I will dance during the day, but after a couple of hours, that's it for me, KWIM?

    CMGr's advice about wildlife also sounds good - I'm not from out there, but I would be freaked out to see a bear or coyote at your wedding.
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  • SugarFooteSugarFoote
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_day-vs-night-wedding?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:e814de04-7b37-4940-b29c-e33cec37ffeaPost:b69225e7-c928-47a7-b5be-9a6373bdbe33">Re:Day vs. Night Wedding</a>:
    [QUOTE]If you aren't having alcohol, and the wedding is daytime, your reception will be shorter and you may not have as much dancing, but that doesn't mean you aren't allowed to have dancing. And honestly, I think dry weddings go over much better during the day than at night anyway. I'd stick to your plan.
    Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

    Ditto.

    If you're going to dance, then dance. If want to have booze, have it. 10am or 9pm...who cares? lol
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    You're not missing a thing.  It sounds like you may have a lot of sleepy-heads in the family.  We had an 11:00 a.m. wedding, following by a luncheon reception with dancing.  No one was arrested for having fun at mid-day ... LOL!

    Plan your morning wedding and have a great time.  Congratulations!!
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  • Audraann0604Audraann0604
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    Haha thanks guys, I feel much better now. I'm officially excited to dance at my day wedding :-)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_day-vs-night-wedding?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:e814de04-7b37-4940-b29c-e33cec37ffeaPost:074c3ac4-2dcc-475c-89be-f2825218c942">Re: Day vs. Night Wedding</a>:
    [QUOTE]Daytime weddings are a great idea!  Brunch costs about half the price of dinner, and people won't drink as much.  We served mimosas and bloody marys, but lots of people just wanted coffee or sodapop.  We had dancing, too.  Besides that, bear are more likely to be out and about in the evening, not to mention coyotes.  (I'm west of the Rockies.)  Have a great wedding!
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    </div><div>To OP, daytime weddings are totally fine. If youre rethinking it seriously, though, do you have time to do that? Is it even an option? Have you sent out invitations? </div>
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  • lisa&arthurlisa&arthur
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    We are also considering a daytime wedding (mostly because I am not a big fan of the all night party.. I get tired!) My Fiancée's parents don't love this idea but it is ultimately our choice. As long as people are fed then who cares. The other reason I like a daytime wedding is because I am a morning person. There is no way I will sleep in on my wedding day so I don't need more time in the morning to "relax" (read- stress) about the upcoming wedding. It's your wedding. Have it in the day if you want!

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  • OwningAHome1981OwningAHome1981 member
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    edited September 2012

    daytime is a lot cheaper than nighttime which is a plus- it depends what you're going for. Nighttime weddings are usually more elegant and fancy, have more alcohol and dancing... people are more in the mood to party. Daytime weddings are usually more low-key & laid-back. A daytime wedding for example would most likely not be black tie, whereas a nighttime would (not all though). It depends what kind of vibe you want.

    One other thing to think about... you will have to be up real early for a daytime wedding as well as your bridal party. My friend was in a BP of a daytime wedding and the hairstylist came to the bride's house @ 3am...yikes!

    It will be beautiful no matter what you choose.

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