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Outdoor wedding dilemma

HaibchrisHaibchris
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I really really want to have my wedding outdoors and have found many venues that meet my criteria... except one. It seems like every one of them has a cutoff time of 10 or 11 ... which for me is way too early. I am not the best at planning a wedding (never been the little girl who dreamed of it) and I wonder if anyone has some suggestions for me or if it's simply a dead-end. I appreciate all suggestions and advice. Thank you.
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  • Jenni8412Jenni8412 member
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    After party with the guests that would be more likely to enjoy the later hours somewhere nearby?
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  • cwill6212cwill6212 member
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    We are having our ceremony outdoors and reception inside a hall. We have to be out by 12 midnight though (11, if you figure in time for my caterer/coord to clean up) We plan to take the party with us and go to a local pub our reception is over.
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  • MJandDLMJandDL
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    Have you checked with all the venues to see if any of them will allow you to pay an hourly overtime fee to extend the time later?
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  • Sue-n-KevinSue-n-Kevin member
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    I was going to suggest what Jenni842 did. Are you having out of town guests, and getting a block of hotel rooms? If so, and the hotel is near the outdoor wedding reception, you could have an "afterglow" in the hotel bar, in a suite, etc. Of course there wouldn't be dancing and wild partying, but it would give those guests who like to party late an opportunity to at least stay together.

    Is your issue that ending at 10 or 11 pm won't give you enough time for the reception, or just that your idea of a wedding reception means it always ends after midnight or later? If your ceremony is earlier, ie 3-4 pm, the reception can start at 4-5 pm, an early dinner time, and trust me, you and your guests will be ready to call it a night by 11 pm. Also, remember, the reception gets more expensive the longer the night goes on..........most DJ's have set prices, usually 5-6 hrs of playing time and charge more for extra hours, and the longer the reception, the more alcohol and/or food you will be supplying. Also, if you are having food and/or alcohol catered into your wedding, you will be paying the food servers, chef, bartenders by the hour as well. Most of these service personnel get $20-$40 an hour depending on their specialty.

    It all adds up.

    Good luck.

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  • cecironceciron member
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    im getting marry at lauxmont farm. check their website. they have outdoor cermony and inside reception.
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  • ccarrion77ccarrion77
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    We're having an outdoor ceremony, under a tent reception that is at a local Yacht club.  The club has a bar inside and I checked with them to make sure the bar would stay open for us.

    If you can't find a place like this, I'd go with the one that has a bar within walking distance.  OR if you can go with the hotel that has a bar, I've been to lots of weddings where we all just headed back to the hotel bar to keep the party going.  Most of the ppl that are going to stay that late will be staying at the hotel anyway.
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  • MeghannsixMeghannsix member
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    We have an outdoor venue for our wedding and reception.  We have to be out by 9:30, so our plan is ceremony from 4-4:30, cocktail hour from 4:30-5:30, reception from 5:30-9:30.  Then we'll head back to the hotel, change, and find a local bar for a bit of after partying for any guests that are still willing (and able!)
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  • HaibchrisHaibchris
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    Thank you guys! That all really helps, I appreciate it.
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  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    edited March 2012
    I've found that the issue with most venues (especially outdoor ones) is having amplified sound after a certain hour.  For outdoor venues this is usually around 10pm (depends on local noise ordinances) and for most indoor venues in MY area it was around 11pm.   

    I agree with the suggestion for an after-party.  Meeting up at a nightclub or bar would be a fun way to keep the party going for those who are interested.  As long as you don't "invite" people then you are under no obligation to host.  A simple "We will be at this club if anyone wants to join us" is sufficient.   Though it might be nice to buy the first round:-)
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  • librababylibrababy
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    I am having the recpetion at a venue that has a cut off of 11 pm, no later. We plan to come back to our house and have an after-party for those who want (the ceremony will be held in our backyard and the cocktail hour at the ranch so we have the room and means to host a crowd comfortably afterwards).
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  • midgemotomidgemoto
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    edited March 2012
    outdoors and neighbors that want to sleep is pobably the reason for the early cut off...you might be able to move to a bar or something for later..
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    That is acutally pretty standard as most places have some sort of noise ordinence.  Even if you had an home reception you might run into a problem if a neighbor calls the police.

    FWIW my wedding was outdoors and it ended at 11pm.  Considering I had 6 hours of open bar, that was plenty long enough.  Some people met at a bar after.  NBD






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