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2 locations for reception?

OctoberSky2000OctoberSky2000 member
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My FI and I are trying to find a reception location in a small beach town with not much to choose from.  We found a great (free!) park for the ceremony.  We found a great restaurant (in an inn) for the reception dinner.  We can't do music or dancing there without renting out the whole inn.

Would it be too crazy to go to a 3rd location for dancing after dinner?  

FWIW, the places are all within 5 minutes of each other.  The dinner and dancing locations might even be walkable, about 2 blocks apart.

I've never heard of this being done and was wondering what everyone thought.
Thanks!
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    Yes, I think it would be too much traveling around.  And I think that you'd be overwhelmed with the logistics of it all. 

    Some things that come to mind:  Do people bringing gifts bring them to the first place?  If so, what happens to them when everyone moves to the next place? 

    Are you having things like favors/centerpieces/guestbook at the first place?  How do they get taken care of when you move to the second place?

    I also would find it odd as a guest to have to travel to 3 different locations for one wedding.
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  • prncszprncsz member
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    Well I have heard of people having a reception and then an after party to kind of keep things going for those who want to continue partying. I don't see why that would be a problem. That's kind of what I wanted because I have people from my church that will be attending and wanted everyone to be comfortable. I say go for it!
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  • apaadzzzzapaadzzzz member
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    I think it might be a bit much for your guests to go from place to place. Especially if they are from OOT. I have been to weddings that had after parties, but that was after several hours in one location, and it was optional.  And they may be within walkable distance, but what about guests wearing heels, and what if the weather is bad.  I think you should look for a location where you can do dinner and dancing in one place. 




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  • jagore08jagore08 member
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    Unless the dancing location was next door, I think it would be too much.
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