Time of Ceremony?!?!

BarnBride2014

We're getting married next April (WOOOO), and the time of the ceremony is something I have NO clue on! The ceremony will be at a horse farm outside of Charleston, SC. What's your favorite time of day for a wedding??

ohmrs2014

We are having an evening ceremony, starting at 6:15 with cocktail hr and reception immediately after.

southernredandwhite85

Our wedding is at 5 with reception beginning at 6:30 and lasting until 10/10:30. I believe that 6:00 constitutes a formal wedding which we wanted to avoid.

BarnBride2014

Oh yes! A formal wedding is NOT what we are looking for. Our ceremony seating will be hay bales.

SlothGoals

The time of the ceremony dictates what will be served at the reception. If you're looking to do an informal ceremony/reception with no meal served I would suggest a 1:30 or 2pm wedding with reception starting immediately after. That way you can serve finger foods and hors d'ouvres along with beverages.

SlothGoals

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[QUOTE]Our wedding is at 5 with reception beginning at 6:30 and lasting until 10/10:30. I believe that 6:00 constitutes a formal wedding which we wanted to avoid.
Posted by aefowler[/QUOTE]

<div>A 6:00pm wedding does not mean it's a formal wedding. The formality of the event is dictated by the location, the decor, the quality of food and drink being served.</div><div>
</div><div>Since your wedding is falling over a meal time you do need to properly host your guests with a full meal.</div>

SES2014Bride

Since my wedding is more formal, I am having ours at 530 or 6. My friend had a rustic wedding outside with receotion and she had hers at 430

kking1982

Our wedding is going to be small, outdoor, and casual. We are planning on starting at 4pm.

MaryGraceRich

My ceremony is going to be 6:30, cocktail hour at 7 and recepetion 8 to midnight

BarnBride2014

I think we are going to go with around 5:30? Now to count how many times it changes in the next 12 months.

SBmini

My mom, who is a little superstitious, likes weddings that start after the half hour. She thinks it is good luck for the clock to go up. Just something you may want to think about. I think it's cute.

I like late afternoon or early evening weddings. The light is just so nice at that time of day if you are doing an outdoor wedding. You also want to take your venues into consideration. For example, some venues I'm looking at are open to the public during the day so weddings must start after 5 pm. And a lot of reception venues are by the hour. If you start your reception earlier, it's going to cost you more if you have an end time in mind.

aleykit42514

We're getting at 6:30 in the evening. Our wedding is definitely formal, and it's at a ballroom.

 

xcitedbride

My ceremony is at 7. Definitely a little late for my taste but because the venue has an afternoon wedding it's when we would have to start. I think I would've ideally liked 5:30/6:00.

SES2014Bride

Anyone know the "average" time for formal weddings? 

Barnbride, I think 530 would be alright. As long as you have the correct lighting with it being in a barn/outside.