So yesterday me and my FH started our LIweddings tour. lol! We started going to a bunch of Venues we liked 4 to be exact. We went to The Watermill, Leonards 555, Coral House and Jericho Terrace.
While we like almost all of the venues we fell in LOVE with Jericho Terrace, it is just what we were looking for it was modern and new the grounds were beautiful and the manager was so honest and real! plus it is within our price point.
Now the only problem is not just with this venue but most is either having a 12p-5p wedding or a 5-10 wedding. since it is a Sunday I understand everyone may not be able to stay all night and that is fine all of our family and close friends will be around. However if we do have a Late evening wedding we have to guarantee 100 guest (Our current guest list is at 85) which I am not sure we would be able to do. Plus alot of my friends/family will be coming from the city as well.
My question is has anyone had an early afternoon wedding? what was it like? Have you been to one? Did it feel like it was to early in the day?
Any advice would be appreciated! Plus I have quotes if you are interested in any of the above Venues it is for a September wedding!
FBC81
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We are having a Saturday afternoon wedding and we are super excited! We are both early morning people though.
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3-4 a.m. is very early & it would've turned me off also. I guess it depends on the size of the bridal party? I have 5 girls + myself and I will be waking up to get ready at 5. Everyone needs to be ready by 9 to start pictures at 9:30 because we don't want to take pictures during our cocktail hour
Yea im speaking with my FH now because I really dont wanna get up that early and we both agreed we would be willing to spend the most for our reception. so I think I may Opt for a later event.
That's not always the case depending on who you have for hair and makeup. my ceremony is at 12 and we have to be ready by 11. 9 females in total getting hair 7 getting makeup and I was able to choose between having 2 hair dressers/makeup artists and have a 5 am start or have a third with a 7am start. So naturally I chose the 7am. But are cocktail hour doesn't start until 3 so we could do pictures in between...
Good luck :)
Thanks! I guess it depends on what type of makeup artist you pick. I'm still debating but now leaning towards a 12-5,wedding because 3K is a lot of money! Lol
Emazing17
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I guess another big concern is not making our minimum and paying for food no one will eat! I don't wanna feel like were losing so much money for convenience of having a later wedding.
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I guess another big concern is not making our minimum and paying for food no one will eat! I don't wanna feel like were losing so much money for convenience of having a later wedding.
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My suggestion would be to look over your guest list again. If you need a minimum of 100 people and you only have 85, you don't want to have To pay for people you don't have.
I've been to many day weddings and all have had after parties. Not that you have to, but they are a lot of fun! It's a chance for guests and you to unwind and continue the night. If you do 12 to 5, your day doesn't have to end at 5.
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I guess another big concern is not making our minimum and paying for food no one will eat! I don't wanna feel like were losing so much money for convenience of having a later wedding.
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My suggestion would be to look over your guest list again. If you need a minimum of 100 people and you only have 85, you don't want to have To pay for people you don't have.
I've been to many day weddings and all have had after parties. Not that you have to, but they are a lot of fun! It's a chance for guests and you to unwind and continue the night. If you do 12 to 5, your day doesn't have to end at 5.
Thank you! that is actually a really good idea, I might look into having an after party. I appreciate the tip.
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I'm doing a Sunday evening 4-10pm wedding and I haven't heard anyone complain about the time either. I think it helps that most people are local. But the people that want to be there will be there for you no matter what.
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I'm doing a Sunday evening 4-10pm wedding and I haven't heard anyone complain about the time either. I think it helps that most people are local. But the people that want to be there will be there for you no matter what.
Yes I agree I spoke with my Fiancé and hesbon board with an evening wedding. Its best for US time wise so that's all that matters.
