Anyone putting earlier time on invites?

Original post by sparklycat

Feb 25, 2008 07:48 PM

Hi,

I've already decided to put one half hour earlier on my invites because many of my family are notorious for being late. Some reception hall bms have told me to say an hour early-- do you think that's too early? I do have quite a few people coming from NJ to LI, so I'm wondering if I should put an hour earlier in case they get lost. Also, there will be refreshments and pastries if they do get there early.

For the prompt people, I will let them know the correct start time.

What do you think?

edited to add:
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. So I'm keeping it 1/2 hr early since I'm getting married at the hall. I just hope the really late ones don't walk in the middle of my ceremony!

FutureMrsLehmann Posted: Feb 26, 2008 10:43 AM

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we're getting married at the RH and we're doing this. i think it's pretty normal to put 15-30 minutes earlier on invites. people are always late!!

Jenn04 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 10:43 AM

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I am probably the only one not putting an earlier time on mine. My ceremony is at 11:00am and we will start at 11:00. We have 3 coach buses picking up our guests at the hotel and bringing them over. Some locals will be driivng. If we start a lil late...I am not worried because my cocktail hour is extended.

MIssBridalBliss Posted: Feb 26, 2008 02:27 PM

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Posted by Jenn04

I am probably the only one not putting an earlier time on mine. My ceremony is at 11:00am and we will start at 11:00. We have 3 coach buses picking up our guests at the hotel and bringing them over. Some locals will be driivng. If we start a lil late...I am not worried because my cocktail hour is extended.

What a relief! I am not putting an earlier time on the invites either. We thought about it and just decided against it.

Our ceremony is in Nassau at 4 and our CH is in Port Jeff at 7.30. We are taking pix in-between and quite frankly we just felt that those who want to be on time for the ceremony will, and if not they miss it. We can't forecast every little thing, it's way too stressful!

MaureenM618 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 02:33 PM

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I think I'm going to put 15 minutes to a half an hour earlier on the invite. I'm sure some of FH's family will show up late and I don't want them walking in during my ceremony.

little34 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 03:24 PM

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I was planning on putting an earlier time down also....why not make it 45 min earlier....

imas98 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 03:40 PM

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beram63 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 04:07 PM

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we'll prob put 6pm for a 6:15 start. an hour seems excessive.

almo100 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 04:39 PM

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I am form Miami and Latin. Latinos are notorious for being late and I have never been to a wedding that had less than an hour difference between the time on the invitaion and the actual time.

It's your day and you want it to go perfect. You have enough to worry about so make it an hour and don't worry too much.

Mat049 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 05:07 PM

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I'm putting down 1/2 early on the invite as well!

SANDYROODY Posted: Feb 26, 2008 05:51 PM

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My hall recommended it and I am so doing it. 1/2 hour earlier

sumbr08 Posted: Feb 26, 2008 08:55 PM

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I never thought about doing this. I am getting married at the church though...hmmm, not sure what to do.

MsNewBeauty Posted: Feb 26, 2008 09:18 PM

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I put 1/2 an hour earlier, which was suggested by my wedding coordinator, who is familiar with the RH. I assume the reception hall is familiar with the as well.

MsPotterhead Posted: Feb 27, 2008 12:42 AM

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I'm really nervous because my RH said that the start time must coincide with the invite time, and they want a copy of the invitation 3 months in advance. If we want to put 1/2 hour earlier, we have to pay extra for the extra half hour. I think I will write 'promptly at 6PM ' on the invitation, and really plan on starting the ceremony at 6:10. I don't think we will need more than 20 minutes. I hope that is OK.