Mine starts at 4:30 but I put 4 on the invites because my RH has a 1/2 hour hospitality with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, plus my classical guitarist will be playing!
LindsaylovesJustin
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After reading all of this I am BEYOND confused!
I am pretty sure that my RH has coffee and tea for those that are waiting... I guess that is something that I should find out huh? lol
Right after I posted this I went to their website:
'Hospitality Table with coffee, tea and hot cider for early arrivals'
Sweet - id totally arrive 30 minutes early for some hot apple cider in April!
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Posted by MsRtoMrsK
I went to a ceremony today where the bride put 2:15pm on the invite because the grooms family is always late, but in actuality, the ceremony started at 2:30pm. I knew this in advance, but apparently others didn't know about the time diferrence and I heard some grumblings around me about how late the bridal party was.
being a teacher, I'm always on time so I guess I just expect others to be as well. i put the exact time on my invite and if they're late, it sucks to be them and I might give them detention
Seriously though, I 've never been to a wedding, before today, that had the 'wrong' time for the ceremony start time....I'd say you're fine Jess!
Yea I am going to ask for a 15 minute window, but that's about it.
It's really such a shame people can not leave early to be somewhere on time. Why is that such a hard concept. I will make sure no one interrupts and comes in late....they will have to miss it and catch me on the flip side!
If you have a hospitality room then that makes sense to put an earlier time.
TeAmoChris
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I agree with you on putting the exact time!
Tetelove
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Invite Time 4:00pm Actual Ceremont Starty Time 4:45pm
JAAMS
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I put the exact ceremony start time, and we didn't have any problems. I don't think I've ever been to a wedding where everything started exactly on time...something winds up getting delayed at least a few minutes.
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I put the exact start time, I don't want people waiting and getting bored. If they're late then that's their loss lol
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Posted by FutureMrsK2012
I'm putting 30 min early only bc people from my culture are notorious for being late! lol
Not my culture, but FHs (at least I think so- maybe its just his family. I don't know many Russians). We put 11, and I plan on walking down the aisle at 11:30. FMIL is soo upset by this she keeps telling me people are going to miss the ceremony. My response- 'if its a priority, they will be there'.
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We put the exact start time. It's not fair to the people who actually arrive on time or early to have to wait around IMO!
