distance from ceremony to reception

jdalton314

Would it be wrong to ask guest to drive about 20-30 mins from ceremony site to reception  We would like to have our ceremony in Lancaster but our reception in ephrata.

h_pearson

In my opinion, it isn't "wrong", but you gotta make sure to have accurate directions for those people that don't have GPS. You don't want anyone getting lost and missing out on the reception.

For me, personally, I've always disliked having to travel too far from the ceremony to the reception... It makes me feel anxious and rushed to get there on time.

mb2712

This gets asked every few weeks, so I can answer for the whole group.  Traveling is fine as long as there isn't a gap between the ceremony and reception (ex ceremony ends at 12, reception starts at 3) and it should be no more than 30 minutes max

slpankuch

This does get asked a lot.
20-30 mins is average. People expect that. I've been to lots of weddings that do that.
Just have good directions and let people know on the invites.

bridalgal50

Hey jdalton - where in Ephrata is your reception going to be???  I'm in the neighborhood and will be looking for reception venues soon!

LilMama827

i think it's ok because people realize you need time for pictures etc.