My church does weddings at 1pm so I'm locked into the time.
We've having a Catholic wedding so it will last approximately 1 hour. I think an hour for pictures afterward is sufficient. If we do any outside photos, the drive time is insignificant because I'm getting married in my tiny hometown with zero traffic.
Mass- 1-2pm
Photos- 2-3pm
I plan on having apps and hors de ouevers available at the reception until FI and I get there. What time do I plan for dinner and what's an acceptable menu for such an early meal? My mom (isn't it fun when they get involved) told me not to have a big meal, but 80% of our guest list is coming from an hour away and some from 2 hours. IMO, they need a meal, and a reception long enough to make the drive worth as some will be spending 4 hours driving (roundtrip) that day.
3:30 seems early for dinner, but maybe it isn't. Just thinking "out loud" our guests would probably prefer to eat early as opposed to waiting for a long time between the ceremony and reception.
Right?? maybe??
thoughts?