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What to do for about 2 hours

I just have a question about what to do for about 2 hours.
So, I'm in a wedding Saturday and the bride sent out an email saying that if it rains that we wouldn't be taking outdoor pictures and would go directly to the banquet facility ( I assume for pictures, but I'm not sure). But the issue is this. The wedding is over at 3, the reception doesn't start until 6. I'm sure we won't be taking pictures for 3 hours so after we take pictures would it be inappropriate for myself and my family to leave and just hang out until the bride needs me back?  

Re: What to do for about 2 hours

  • I didn't think about this, but I kind of feel really bad for the guest, what are they supposed to do for 3 hours especially those who are only staying for a night and have checked out of their hotel room? 
  • Is there a bar or a friendly bar/restaurant (if there will be kids) that you can go to while you wait, in the area? That's all I got :neutral: 
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  • I have a feeling that bride will want you for pictures for every second of that gap.  All because - pictures!

    For your family, I would try to find some space for them to relax.  Assuming the hotel has a large lobby or lounge, they should allow you to hang out there, even if you have checked out.

  • Yeah, you will probably be needed for pictures during that time. I was in a wedding that did same thing.  I was with bridal party taking photos for the whole 3 hours. DH and all the other guests basically spent 3 hours hanging out in the hotel bar & lobby. Actually, DH and I did get a hotel room for the night of the wedding, just so he could go to the room during the gap and watch tv or take a nap... the really was the only reason we got the room.

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  • @ pinkcow13 there will be children at the wedding but I'm not sure if the hotel has a restaurant. We're lucky because I'm originally from the area so we're staying with my parents, but they don't live close enough for my husband and son to go to their home and then come back.  Hopefully they will find something to do.
  • @ pinkcow13 there will be children at the wedding but I'm not sure if the hotel has a restaurant. We're lucky because I'm originally from the area so we're staying with my parents, but they don't live close enough for my husband and son to go to their home and then come back.  Hopefully they will find something to do.
    They should find an arcade or go mini-golfing or something.  A boys-hangout time.  But, yes, this is why gaps are rude.
  • As a BM, I would be hitting up a bar during the break. 

    As a guest, I would skip either the ceremony or reception. I don't have time to put up with this kind of rude BS.
  • Gaps are the norm here.  We usually go out for a late lunch with friends from the wedding.  I've also hit up the casino in between the ceremony and reception to win some cash at Black Jack for the cash bar (another common thing here).  I've gone home and relaxed and once, when I was in the WP, the parents of the bride had the WP and their family back to their house for a hosted snacks/drinks.  But only their family/friends and the WP.  Yes, totally against etiquette, but I knew no better back then 

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