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Help!!! My wedding consists of two separate ceremonies and reception all in one day

JamieawonJamieawon
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My wedding is in 6 months, we have two ceremonies and 2 reception all in one day at the same venue, due to cultural differences that required specific ceremonial activities that take 4 hours each. So we are breaking after lunch so guests can get a break. Please if you have any suggestion on how to cut cost, wedding timeline for the day, would love to hear it.
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Re: Help!!! My wedding consists of two separate ceremonies and reception all in one day

  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    Wow, sounds like a busy day!

    I think your best option is to come up with a realistic timeline for the day and just stick with it.   Make sure to build in some cusion, and like you said, definitely build in time to EAT.  Don't forget to drink enough water :-)

    I wish I had more specific suggestions.  Would you mind elaborating on the nature of the two different ceremonies?  What cultures are being represented?   What is involved in each ceremony?

    Also, you might get some help from the Cultural Wedding boards on the left:-)
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  • almost-a-bridealmost-a-bride member
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    I understand the need for separate ceremonies, but why two receptions? Is there any way to combine them into one reception? Kind of like two families becoming one. You can still do separate traditions, but have both families involved.
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  • MadisonpennyMadisonpenny member
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    I agree with PP.  I understand the 2 ceremonies, but I'd combine the receptions into 1.  As a guest I think it would be very interesting to see some of the traditions of another culture.
    Just out of curiosity, what two cultures are we talking about?
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  • purrcatnippurrcatnip
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    Good to see another intercultural wedding with 2 receptions :)! I wish you the best!

    One tip I would say, is don't do alcohol at the first reception. Otherwise, you might run into probelms with guests later on in the day! 
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  • aragx6aragx6 member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    Do you expect the guest lists to overlap entirely? or just a little bit? I need more information...
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