When does your reception start and end? I don't need to know specifics (unless you feel like sharing).
I found out that our reception needs to end at 10:30. We have the venue until 11:00. I sort of thought it would end at 11:00. Our wedding is at 5, cocktail hour at 5:30, and reception starting at 6:30. Dinner should be finished by 7:30. We can add an hour on (I think) but that would cost additional money and then I would need to have the bar open an additional hour.
Would you think it was weird to end at 10:30? Do you think 11:30 is too late? Most of the non-relatives attending the wedding are married and around our age (late 20's, early 30's) if not older.
As you can see I'm stressing about this and probably over thinking it. Thoughts?
Re: When does your reception end? (advice needed)
[QUOTE]I think since everything starts at the half hour, it makes sense that it ends at the half hour. As far as the extra hour, can you decide on the day of? Like if the party is still rocking, can you add it on then?
Posted by islandmonkey8[/QUOTE]
I just didn't think of the "clean up" time and thought it would end at 11 since we have the venue until 11. I emailed the coordinator to see what our options are but I haven't heard back yet. I would like to play it by ear but I don't know if everyone would be able to like the DJ. I don't know. I think I would rather just decide ahead of time if possible.
Our venue has no limit, although we need to stop serving alcohol at 1:30am.
I feel like it will probably go until 11pm, and then people will start to leave, but the whole thing will probably last into the morning.
Cocktail hour 5 - 6
Reception 6 -10
After the reception we'll have a bonfire (weather permitting) that everyone is welcome at.
October 13, 2012
Ends at 11:30 p.m. (bar closes at 11:00 p.m.)
130 Accepted.
42 Declined.
0 Can't find the mailbox.
[QUOTE]Thanks everyone. I think I will just leave it as is. Thanks for the info and advice. I've just recently started to over think and stress about things.
Posted by PetalPockets2012[/QUOTE]
I worried about this at first too, but really late receptions are not the norm for what I've been to. Plus your guests will be grateful for whatever length of party you do through. Younger people will find a way to extend the night if they want, at nearby bars, etc. Old folks will probably be happy they can settle into their beds at a reasonable time. I think you are making a good decision to just leave it as is.
Source: Uploaded by user via Sarah on Pinterest
258 invited
182 can't wait to party
76 are missing all the fun
90 Are Ready to Party
19 Are Missing a Great Time
101 Can't Find the Mailbox
74 Invited
44
31
0
RSVP Date: Sept 24
Make a pregnancy ticker