So we are in the process of printing the invitations and we hae one BIG question and hope all of you can help out.
We had originally planned for the ceremony to be at 5:00 with cocktails starting at 6:00 at 108 Budleigh, which is about 15 minutes from the beach house that we are getting married at. The ceremony should only be about 15-20 minutes. I spoke with our photographer regarding the best time and he said that FI and I's pics would be done last, after the family, bridal party, etc. and if those pics are really important to us, which they are, then he suggested maybe doing the ceremony at 4:30 so we could have extra time together. Even though the cocktails don't start until 6:00, they will be laid out at 5:45 since I am sure people will arrive early.
So my question is this: is 4:30-6:00pm too much time in between for our guests?
P.S. BBoo may want to strangle me for this since she has already started printing....
Re: Ceremony Time vs Reception Time
Not too much time in my opinion. Your invitees will need to make their way to Manteo, hopefully no traffic, and then locate the Budleigh and find a place to park. This can take some time. They will also have a few mins to stop by their hotel/house/motel or head to Manteo and explore or grab a drink right there. I think you are safe with 4:30. You don't want to feel rushed.
Thanks ladies....I can take a sigh of relief now and so can BBoo
Keb--we are staying at Whitmans' Sampler through Village Realty @ MP 15. We had some tough criteria to fill and it left our options limited....OF, 8 br's, sun-sun and most importantly, pet friendly.
Which house are you staying at?
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