We provided shuttles to and from the reception since it was sort of remote. Shuttles were supposed to running all night until about 2. My in laws called shuttle company and changed the departure time for everyone to be 9:30. Diner ended at 9. People were leaving before we even had our first dance.
I didn't really understand why everyone was leaving until someone told me the drivers were telling people if they didn't leave now they would be stuck and there would be no way for them to get home.
I am so bummed out. The only thing I was looking forward to about my wedding was spending time with our friends. This really became my in-laws wedding in more ways than one. They had asked if they could pay since they wanted to invite so many people (groom's side was 90% of the wedding guest list). I thought it was fine and I didn't realize what monsters they would turn into. Now I know better for the future. I just feel sad that we didn't get to drink and hang out with our friends.