Too far?

brittany32 · October 2009

Is 40 minutes to drive too far between the wedding venue, and reception site?

tiffanycarapinha · October 2009

I would say yes, no more that 20-25 minutes, but thats just me! That way you guys get time to take pictures without your guests waiting for you an extra 40 minutes.

I <3 Seabass · October 2009

I would say that's on the longer side but I don't think that's too far.

ffmaid · October 2009

Unless total middle of nowhere it is pushing it

voyey · October 2009

i don't think its that bad if we were going to have the ceremony/reception in different places it was gonna have to be at least 30 min if not more so 40 isn't bad

laurening · October 2009

30 is the max in my opinion. I think you can get away with 40 min, but it's pushing it. Just make sure 40 min is the average taking into account typical traffic conditions for that time of year, day and time of day - not 40 in ideal conditions doing 75 mph with no traffic at all.I think it also depends on what your guests are used to. Also consider whether it takes most of the guests in the opposite direction from where they live/are staying.

ffmaid · October 2009

Depends is it obvious to folks liek middle of nowhere that there are not a million closer options? Are the roads and way clear? Honestly after about 20 min I start looking at every venue going in my head they could have had their wedding at those locations

jeannigirl · October 2009

Yes I believe that is to much of a distance between both Venues. I would look at having it in one place or within a 15-20 min drive.

meganlyn02 · October 2009

I was a BM in a wedding that had this scenario. The BP really enjoyed our bus ride (we enjoyed beverages)! Just so you know it may make people skip out on the wedding for just the dance or skip out on the dance for just the wedding. But there was quite a good turn out for both in my opinion! If you love both spots - just go for it!

kate8987 · October 2009

Personally if I attended a wedding and the reception site was 40 minutes from the venue, I wouldn't go to the reception.

Tony&Lindsey · October 2009

The general area of our wedding and reception is in the counrty. It is a 40 minute drive back to our parents house for the reception. For our situation, I look at it as a positive because our church holds 300 people and we are inviting around 600-700 (including kids) total. So we are not expecting that many people for the ceremony hopefully...just for the reception. I say go for it

jeannigirl · October 2009

600-700 people at your reception thats alot of bodies. Your parents must have some great property.

Tony&Lindsey · October 2009

My dad is a farmer, so he owns the property around our house...ideal for that size of a tent

peachkins · October 2009

I personally think 40 minutes is too far, but I also live in a place that has a lot of stuff packed into a fairly small area. From here I can get to three fairly decent-sized cities in about 20 minutes. If it's normal for you to have to drive a ways to get places, it may not be as big of a deal to you and your guests.

phoeny_moonstar · October 2009

As a guest I would be kinda p!ssy if someone's ceremony and reception were 30+ mins apart from eachother. But hasn't stopped me from going to weddings that were like this in the past.

bingham101 · October 2009

Our church is in the middle of no where so I can understand where you are coming from. Here is what i would do, make sure everyone knows where both places are located at that way its not a huge supprise. If your not in the middle of no where then I would think you better have a good reason for you guests to drive that far. My awesome caterer suggested sending everyone at the church off with goody bags to the reception. a little snack so they werent starving by the time you get there.

brownhenry · October 2009

It is long but I've already driven an hour in heavy traffic to get to a reception site so I think I'd totally do 40 mins... the guests will probably be expecting wonderful food and fun though since they drove so far make sure to wow them

nic3496 · October 2009

It wouldn't be too far for me, but I think your older guests would have a problem with it. I was at my friends wedding recently, and I was seated at a table with one of her older aunts (she was at least 75). She did not live far from the venue (20 min) but that was far for her. She was telling me this was the furthest she's traveled from her house/town in a couple years. So for someone like that, 40 minutes just from ceremony to reception would probably seem like an eternity. Thats a lot of driving for older people.

romyjm8 · October 2009

I think its kind of far, BUT..... Will the reception start shortly after guests arrive? I would be upset if I drove 40 minutes and then had to wait through another hour of cocktails. But if guests arrive, have a short cocktail hour (think extra bartenders....no one will want to wait for a drink) and lots of food ready & easily available.... Could you offer a bus for guests who aren't comfortable driving that far?

JMU_Bride09 · October 2009

I've read that the best idea is to stay within 15 miles of the ceremony location, although if you're really set on a location that is 40 minutes away, then go for it. As long as it's not further away or there won't be heavy traffice.

kfarris78 · October 2009

Well I actually read that no longer than 35-40 minutes is acceptable. Google maps tell me my distance between the two is 20 minutes, but I think they are fibbing, it would be closer to 30-35.Hope it all works our for you two!

TaraMleczynski · October 2009

Consider your guests, how much time in between, etc. BUT ULTIMATELY do what you want! This is your wedding. If guests drive 40 minutes to an incredible reception with fabulous food, drinks, and dancing they won't care if it was an hour drive! Just watch for after the reception - you don't want the ones that tend to drink to much (if you have them in your friends/family) to have to drive that far. If your heart stops when you're at the reception venue, say yes!

mizu22 · October 2009

no. it should be fine, just be sure to give GOOD directions!!

Cailtin · October 2009

How about your guests staying nearer to the reception site if you are worried about driving distances after the festivities? Thats what i would do as your guest

chest173 · October 2009

The only way I'd say no, is if the church is on the way to the venue and no one would have to go out of the way. But if you have to drive to the church, then 40 minutes the other direction to the venue, it's a little far.

venus554 · October 2009

Tony- Just a question. What in the world are you thinking? You're gonna end up with people standing outside your church peering in the windows for the ceremony.

Simply Fated · October 2009

Yes, definitely...Most people are going to want to either go just to the ceremony or just the reception, especially if they live somewhat far from both places.You have to remember, it's 40 minutes from the ceremony site to the reception venue... but how far is it from where people live to the ceremony site? And how far is it from the reception venue back to the person's house? We could be talking over an hour of driving.... not pleasant.

vicymar · October 2009

yes, 30 minutes is already pushing it in my opinion

KRHagen · October 2009

Yup, I'd still go but I would bi*t*ch about it the entire time.

Tony&Lindsey · October 2009

From: venus554 Date: 10/11/2009 at 6:43 PM Tony- Just a question. What in the world are you thinking? You're gonna end up with people standing outside your church peering in the windows for the ceremony. -------------------------------------------------------------------I know it sounds crazy...but neither of us wanted to get married in any other church, do to the fact my fiances paretns got married there. The guest list is big, but my parents had about the same size wedding as we are going to have, and their church only held 300 also. On their wedding day there were plenty of empty seats in their church. So I guess i'm not crazy because we are counting on a lot of bodies not coming (out of towners and such) I appreciate the concern though

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