Good Morning Ladies!
I have read your posts for a few months (I call it Observing, not lurking LOL), but this is my first Real Post. As this is Clearly the BEST message board on THE KNOT, I thought I'd ask your advice....
I am getting married in August, 2011
(Yay!!!!). The wedding will be in Manhattan in a loft. Ceremony and cocktails on the rooftop and dinner in the loft. The ceremony is planned for late evening (so it won't be too hot), and dinner and dancing into the night. My vision is lots of candles, not so many flowers, just a Grown and Sexy vibe with Good food, great cocktails and lots of dancing! lol
We originally picked Saturday, July 23, 2011, but the venue booked someone else in that date between the time that I first looked at it and the time that we made a decision. The next available date that they had was Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. This week, I was reminded that one of my Linesisters is getting married on Sunday, Aug. 7th. I spoke to her and she is TOTALLY cool with having back to back weddings, but I really Don't want to do that to her. We will have some of the same guests (about 15-20 people) and I don't want our Sorors to feel like they have to choose which to go to or to be overtaxed that weekend. Also, she has been planning since last February, has her STD's, and I don't want to do anything to infringe on her day (or weekend)!
Ok, so, I contacted the venue again and the coordinator told me that after the 6th, every Saturday, other than Aug. 13th is booked until October. However, If you choose a
Sunday, the price drops by $2000.
My question:
I think we could start the ceremony and cocktails a bit earlier (like 4:30 or 5). It can't be too early, as my Pastor has to get there after Sunday services in Queens. Since there is no travel time needed between venues, we thought we'd serve some champagne, mimosas, etc. before the ceremony, and have a Short cocktail time to take pics. We've discussed Open bar, passed appetizers, and such for 30-40 minutes, then start the reception. The reception could start at 6 and end by 10 - 10:30.
Pros: 1. THE PRICE;
2. Both Families are coming from out of town, so they would simply have to take off from work on Monday to go home instead of Friday to get to NYC. Some friends coming from out of town would be in the same situation.
Cons: Our friends are mostly in the NYC/ NJ area, and WOULD have to go to work on Monday.
What do you all think of a Summer, Sunday evening wedding? Would this ruin the Grown/Sexy vibe and the party with Lots of dancing, flowing cocktails, etc.? Or, are people still in Celebration mode all Summer? The $2000 would help a LOT and would actually allow us to invite a few more folks AND just step up the game even more! But, we're still in budget without it.
I look forward to hearing from you ladies! Thanks in Advance!
DJ
p.s. This is my first post, but won't be my last. I've got a lot of "Issues" to resolve in the next 9 months: Divorced parents with newish Stepmother, Neverending guest list, etc. I'm going to need LOTS of advice!!!
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