So I have to say, I understand the rules of etiquette are such to offend as few people as possible and treat your guest with respect, but a few of them really aren't my preference as a guest. I won't be breaking these myself (not having a religious wedding therefore no reasoning behind a gap and having a full open bar) but my preference is:
1.) I'd rather have a 2 hour gap than be forced to eat dinner at 4:30. Honestly, eating that early will make me feel kind of ill, if I live more than 30 minutes away from the venue (i.e. more than taxi distance) I'll have booked a hotel, and I would prefer to watch tv in my room for an hour or so before the reception. Sorry, reading these boards I guess I'm the only one, but that's what I prefer. Maybe that will change if my budget changes or I have kids or whatever, but those are my feelings right now.
2.) I'd rather have a cash bar than a dry wedding. I get that it's rude and I see why, but I'd rather be able to buy a glass of wine than not have one, especially if there's dancing. Again, I get it, but this is my preference.
Does anyone else have any personal preferences that go against etiquette rules?