4:30 PM ceremony too late?

pbi9994 · July 2013

I'm so close to a check, I can feel it! One question for you all before I book, does this timing seem smart? There might be families in attendance (not that we would change it to a daytime wedding just to accommodate them). Should I ask if everything should be an hour earlier?

4.30pm: ceremony in the courtyard
5pm-6.30pm: pictures in the courtyard, garden, cellars and cocktail (fingerfood and sparkling wine) for you and your guests
6.30pm: dinner on the restaurant terrace (or inside in case of bad weather)
after dinner: dancing room till max. 2am

TerriHugg · July 2013

Nope. I think this is fine. My wedding was scheduled for 4:00 pm. It didn't start till 4:30 though cause the groom and groomsmen were running late! We then had cocktail hour from about 5:00 to 6:00 while we took pictures. Reception started at 6:00 and we danced. I'm not sure but I think the dinner was served around 7:30. At 8:00 we went outside to light lanterns on the beach and then returned to the hall for more dancing.

Meg&Austin · July 2013

I would personally be fine with that time!

pbi9994 · July 2013

Cool, thanks guys! Booking!

TerriHugg · July 2013

Yay! Great check

[Deleted User] · July 2013

Yay! Great check

The timing is similar to what we did as well

amorg334 · July 2013

Great check!!!

Julyet06 · July 2013

Great check! I also think the timing is fine :-)

jenmags · July 2013

My ceremony is at 5:30pm and reception appetizers start at 7pm!

pbi9994 · July 2013

I was thinking of the children. Which my sister (owner of two said children) has since instructed me not to worry or even think about. But 5:30... Sunset timed for dinner? That sounds awesome.