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Gap etiquette question

We will be hosting our ceremony and reception at the same location so there will be no gap between them. However, we are hosting a 3-hour brunch reception that ends at 2:00pm. My parents have offered to host an after party of sorts at their home, which we have accepted. However, FI and I would like said after party to be much more casual and comfortable. We were thinking about leaving the reception at 1:45 and checking into our hotel, then taking an hour or so to change and have a bit of time to ourselves. We thought guests could possibly take that time to change into more casual attire as well. If we were to start the after party at 3 or 4 would this be a breach of "gap" etiquette?

Re: Gap etiquette question

  • I think because this is not an official wedding event you're good. This is optional, and people don't have to attend if they don't want to.
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  • No, that is not a gap.
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • Sounds perfectly fine since it's just an optional after-party!

    Some guests may want to call it a day, but others would appreciate having the little restful break and then getting back together to party!

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  • I agree, you are good, that is not a gap.  Kudos to you for being concerned about your guests!
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