TWO more questions....TIA!

1) What do I include in the program for the ceremony? What else goes into the program?

2) I have a three hour time difference for my wedding. Our ceremony is in Bklyn Heights, and our reception is in Long Island. CR ends at 4pm, Reception starts at 7pm. I'm assumming a lot of folks will just skip the ceremony and go straight to the reception, but what about the ones that don't? Any suggestions? I'd like to typically give them at least an hour and a half to get to the reception site in case there's traffic, but how can I entertain them for the other 1.5?

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Does FH greet them with anything as they arrive? Some places give champagne and strawberries or coffee. Will they start the CH early if peopel get ther early?

I woldn't worry TOO much about the time difference. At a lot of weddings I've been to, most people don't get as dressed up for church and go home and change in between

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Dont worry about the guests, they will find something to do with that time.

As for the programs, it depends on how detailed you'd like your programs. In my programs I included a list of the bridal party, parents, officiant, and musicians. I also listed the order of the ceremony including titles of the readings and songs performed. I also listed a few traditions we are doing that some people might not be familiar with. I ended it with a thank you. The programs are a small booklet.

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Posted by ChristineAEid

1) What do I include in the program for the ceremony? What else goes into the program?

2) I have a three hour time difference for my wedding. Our ceremony is in Bklyn Heights, and our reception is in Long Island. CR ends at 4pm, Reception starts at 7pm. I'm assumming a lot of folks will just skip the ceremony and go straight to the reception, but what about the ones that don't? Any suggestions? I'd like to typically give them at least an hour and a half to get to the reception site in case there's traffic, but how can I entertain them for the other 1.5?

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I have the SAME problem...getting married in Prospect Heights with reception in LI. I am thinking of maybe having FH's brother have something small at his house in the meantime- maybe refreshments and very light food (chips or something) so people have something to do. If you or someone close lives in the area, that may be an option.

Another is to see if the church has a rec center or something that could accomodate a small gathering after.

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You know what! My church actually does have a hall, that people can hang out in if they want! Thanks for the idea. I'll follow up and let you know what we end up doing.

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Posted by ChristineAEid

You know what! My church actually does have a hall, that people can hang out in if they want! Thanks for the idea. I'll follow up and let you know what we end up doing.

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ok cool...wow, my wedding is actually the week before yours....talk to them also about the Easter flowers...we are saving so much because the church will already be decorated!!!

what church is it?

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I'm going to look at the flowers they have up for Easter this weekend. If they're nice, then I'll work something out with the church for next year. We're getting married at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral - on Henry/Remsen street in Brooklyn Heights. i would have loved to get married at St. Anslem or St. Ephrem in Bay Ridge, but b/c we're not parishoners, it's a lot more expensive.