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What do I wear to a noon wedding / evening reception??

jennilowryjennilowry member
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My sister-in-law is getting married in July at 12 noon on a Saturday. The reception is at 6pm.
Do I wear something that works for both (and, if so, WHAT would that be?!) or do I change clothes in between?
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  • LDay2014LDay2014 member
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    jennilowry said:
    My sister-in-law is getting married in July at 12 noon on a Saturday. The reception is at 6pm.
    Do I wear something that works for both (and, if so, WHAT would that be?!) or do I change clothes in between?
    oh good lord...I'd be wearing yoga pants so I could be comfortable during a gap that big.
    I'd probably go with a sundress and flats so you're not stuck in heels all day long
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    Ugh, that is a huge gap.  Is the wedding in your home town where you can go home in between?  If so I would wear something simple like a sundress and sandals to the ceremony and then go home and change into a cocktail number for the reception.  I would also take a long nap.

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  • STARMOON44STARMOON44 member
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    I would wear a pretty day dress to the ceremony and change into a cocktail dress for the reception. I would be inwardly annoyed, but gap or no gap doesn't mean I have to lower my personal attire standards.
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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    I would wear my invisibility suit to the ceremony. (aka not show up, because that gap is rude as hell.)
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  • jennilowryjennilowry member
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    Thanks for the input, ladies! A couple of co-workers also said they would opt to change clothes in between.
    Unfortunately, this is in Rochester, NY, and I live in TN, so there will be no going home.
    My husband is in the wedding party and I don't know what his obligations will be (photos in between, most likely), but I believe the hotel is close to both venues, so I should be able to go back and nap--with or without him.
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  • cupcait927cupcait927 member
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    Nothing to add but just wanted to say hi and that I'm from Roch! Are both the wedding and reception actually in Rochester or in the surrounding area? Just curious :)

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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    jennilowry said:
    Thanks for the input, ladies! A couple of co-workers also said they would opt to change clothes in between.
    Unfortunately, this is in Rochester, NY, and I live in TN, so there will be no going home.
    My husband is in the wedding party and I don't know what his obligations will be (photos in between, most likely), but I believe the hotel is close to both venues, so I should be able to go back and nap--with or without him.
    Ugh and this is a DW for you and your H is in the wedding?  I honestly would consider not going to the ceremony.  This is just ridiculous.  I would broach the subject of you missing the ceremony with your H and see what he has to say.  God I hope he realizes how rude this is of his sister and will be fine with you skipping the ceremony.

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  • STARMOON44STARMOON44 member
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    I can't imagine a situation in which skipping your husband's sister's wedding, which you are already in town for and which is close to the hotel you are staying in, being at all appropriate.
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  • hyechica81hyechica81 member
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    im assuming they are having a catholic church wedding or a church wedding where the church has restrictions on when you can have a wedding mass,? and the venue the picked out most likely has a set time for Saturday evening weddings. most venues do and its hard to find one that can work around your ceremony.

    which is very rude to have a huge gap and the B-G should be hosting something in between someplace even if its at the church hall and they provided light snacks like cheese crackers punch water but even then its a long day for most people
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  • jennilowryjennilowry member
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    Yes, the wedding is actually in Rochester. I forget where the reception is being held... the hubby has the invitation. We are living in separate states (NJ and TN) until July. (It's a long story as to why!)
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  • jennilowryjennilowry member
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    It is a Catholic church wedding and there were only two time slots: noon and 2pm. The 2pm was already taken for that day. I can only assume that the reception venue is, as hyechica81 says, limited to evening receptions.
    And I can't imagine missing the wedding even if some of the details are far from optimal.
    We're combining the trip with renting a truck to move my husband to TN, so I'm flying up that weekend anyway.
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  • OnceUponAVineOnceUponAVine member
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    I'm seriously side-eyeing the gap (and having a Catholic ceremony is not an acceptable reason for subjecting your guests to a 5 hour gap).

    But! I would plan for a sun dress for the ceremony and cocktail attire for the reception.
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