Chruch 2 or 3 pm???

Original post by AS

Nov 17, 2007 05:13 PM

I booked by church for 2 pm. I did it so I can have time to take pics after the church. BUt I was thinking to change it to 3 so my guest wont have to wait a long time for the reception that starts at 6pm, but then I may not have time to take pics. Pl help, what would you do?

AS Posted: Nov 17, 2007 08:27 PM

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Posted by MiciB115

For a Greek ceremony keep it at 2pm. One of my BMs married into a Greek family and the ceremony was close to 2 hours. You'd be rushing if you did it at 3pm.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the info!!

Mici n KC Posted: Nov 17, 2007 08:36 PM

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Posted by MPAS

Posted by MiciB115

For a Greek ceremony keep it at 2pm. One of my BMs married into a Greek family and the ceremony was close to 2 hours. You'd be rushing if you did it at 3pm.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the info!!

No problem. I just remember standing for a LONG time lol

ChiefMT Posted: Nov 17, 2007 08:39 PM

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You don't want to be rushed taking pictures... I would say 2. My church is at 2 and my CH starts at 7:30

AS Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:11 PM

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Posted by ChiefMT

You don't want to be rushed taking pictures... I would say 2. My church is at 2 and my CH starts at 7:30

WOW thats a big gap, I dont feel that bad now, lololol. Thanks!!!

Wifeynella Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:17 PM

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Posted by MPAS

Posted by Annoulak

keep it for 2pm...you know how greek weddings can be...it's going to start a tad bit late and run a bit over, and then you have the receiving line...your guests will then have to travel to your reception hall, so you'll be fine keeping it for 2pm

Yeah I was thinking about 'greek time' 2pm means 230, lolol. People can go for coffee in between

defintiely stick with 2pm. lol greek time and italian time are close to each other so i definitely know from experience! lol.

people can go for coffee. if people come to the church in dressy casual to the church they can change into evening wear before the reception. we do that ALOT

AS Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:20 PM

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Posted by tinabella7780

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Annoulak

keep it for 2pm...you know how greek weddings can be...it's going to start a tad bit late and run a bit over, and then you have the receiving line...your guests will then have to travel to your reception hall, so you'll be fine keeping it for 2pm

Yeah I was thinking about 'greek time' 2pm means 230, lolol. People can go for coffee in between

defintiely stick with 2pm. lol greek time and italian time are close to each other so i definitely know from experience! lol.

people can go for coffee. if people come to the church in dressy casual to the church they can change into evening wear before the reception. we do that ALOT

Yeah this is true. I have dont this before whre I wore a suit to the church but then I went home to change into my cocktail dress. My fam lives in close vicinity of the church so they can go home and touch up before the CH. Thanks!!

freda83 Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:25 PM

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We start the church at 4 but we are putting three on invites and the ch starts at 7. But i think over all it depends on how long your wedding cermony is going to be and how far your rh is from your cermony location.

SoVic08 Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:34 PM

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We decided on 4pm. we're taking photos b4 church going to have an intimate moment b4 we see each other :) i can't WAIT!!!

for intermediate family we're going to let them know 2 be @ the RH 1/2 early so we can take those photos out of the way that way WE all can enjoy the cocktail hour!

PS- We booked our Photographer who is just AMAZING. :) and he also thought pics earlier were perfect!

i have to give a major shout out to my friend maria - vegasnut <3 u girl!! HE WAS AMAZING AND AWESOME!

Summer07Bride Posted: Nov 17, 2007 09:50 PM

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Our ceremony was at 2:30 and the reception was at 7:30 - By the time we got to the reception hall after a full mass and receiving line, it was about 4-4:15. No one seemed to complain that there was such a large gap. In fact, people said they enjoyed relaxing beforehand.

TheFutureMrsM Posted: Nov 17, 2007 10:06 PM

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Definately stick with 2pm, you are not having a simple 20 minute ceremony, and you also have a recieving line, and dont forget you usually take pics inside the church before you walk out. So the more time the better.

Honestly who cares that guests have to wait, you need your pictures, its your day and those pics are your memories for the rest of your life!

AS Posted: Nov 17, 2007 10:08 PM

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Posted by TheFutureMrsM

Definately stick with 2pm, you are not having a simple 20 minute ceremony, and you also have a recieving line, and dont forget you usually take pics inside the church before you walk out. So the more time the better.

Honestly who cares that guests have to wait, you need your pictures, its your day and those pics are your memories for the rest of your life!

TRUE!!!! To me and FH and the BP it wont feel like there is a gap in between bec we have to do soo much after the church. Guests, well they are the guests!!!!, lol

SoVic08 Posted: Nov 17, 2007 10:08 PM

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only thing that would seriously BUG me is that guest would go SO early to CH ... so that's why i changed it-but that's just me.

lwny427 Posted: Nov 17, 2007 10:25 PM

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My church is at 2:30, my ch starts at 6:30. I was concerned about what my guests are going to do during that time, but I think we are just going to put some light refreshments out at the hotel for them.

If you are going to feel more relaxed having it at 2 and rushed to get your pics done having it at 3, then stick with 2. Try to keep your wedding day as stress free as possible so you can enjoy it to the fullest.

AS Posted: Nov 18, 2007 11:42 AM

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Posted by SoVic08

only thing that would seriously BUG me is that guest would go SO early to CH ... so that's why i changed it-but that's just me.

If my guests arrive early to the CH , my hall will open the CH a half an hour early, so that way I will be gettig an hour and a half CH instead of one hour if they arrive early or they can hang by the bar for drinks

ZKAT22 Posted: Nov 18, 2007 12:25 PM

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Posted by MPAS

Posted by FinallyEngaged

I am having church at around 1 or 1:30.... i know that it is really early but I am getting married in the fall and I want to be able to take pictures in the daylight. Plus I am having Greek Ceremony!!

I feel bad b/c CH is at 7.... but everyone lives around the area and most likely my parents will have food and stuff set up at my house for everyone....

Im having a greek ceremony too, its like an hour right, its going to take forever to double kiss everyone after the church

theceremony is actually less than an hour. i know for a fact that St.Demetrios of Astoria books event every hour..so if your wedding is at 2 the next one will be at 3...so you won't go over the hour