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How far is too far?

HiyaTootsHiyaToots member
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My fiance and I have been looking into several wedding venues in a city that is just about 32 miles away. All of the reception sites are no more than 15 minutes away from the church where our ceremony will *hopefully* be. I am hearing from family that certain guests are saying its a bit far out. Whether this is my family twisting words to have a closer wedding, or if it is the truth, I wanted to get your opinions on how far is too far. I have already attended two weddings this summer that had the same distance from me, or more. The majority of the guests attended live in my area as well, and a good amount of them will also be invited to my wedding as well. So at what distance does it become inconvenient?
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  • libby2483libby2483 member
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    I don't think that 30 miles sounds like an unreasonable distance at all.  We are getting married about 45 minutes from my family and some of FI's family, about 1 hour and 15 mintues from FI's the rest of FI's family, and over two hours from where we and several of our friends live. Other relatives and friends are flying or driving several hours. 

    So, I personally think that the distance sounds quite reasonable.  The thing is, you are never going to pick a location that will please absolutely everyone.  Some people will say that 30 miles is too far, while others might drive 6 hours to come to the wedding. An invitation is not a summons, so if said people truly feel that 30 miles is too far to drive, they can decline the invitation. 

    Personally, how far I am willing to travel for a wedding depends on my relationship with the person.  For a distant family member or casual friend, I probably wouldn't travel more than an hour.  For my sister or one of my best friends, I would literally travel anywhere in the world.
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  • marriedfilingjointlymarriedfilingjointly
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    My husband drives farther than that to work every day. If your family thinks it's too far, maybe they should book themselves some hotel rooms.
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  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    I don't think I would find it "too far"....and yeah, you're never going to please everyone.  I think that as long as the ceremony and reception are fairly close (like, within half an hour), and both are no more than about 30 minutes away from hotels where people could potentially stay (even if it's not in their own town), then you're fine.   
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  • MomoftheBriadeMomoftheBriade
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    I think it really depends on which way most are travelling from. And the traffic situation, in the country 30 miles is not a long drive at 65mph. But in the city it could be a while. Good luck
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  • mrsbiss2bemrsbiss2be
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    I agree with everyone. That's not too far at all. I drive to work farther than that.
    I think your guests should suck it up and deal. It's about celebrating...not complaining. Wink

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  • JoanE2012JoanE2012 member
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    I think the distance is fine as long as the reception starts after the ceremony without any gaps.
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