Do you think that making my guest travel from the church in Manhattan for the ceremony to Leonards of Great Neck to the reception is too long? Plus they are going to have 2 hours in between! People keep complaining and its starting to make me sick because I don't think its that bad? Its like when I go to peoples weddings I dont complain about a thing, but when its time for mines people have something to say.
cds58019
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I dont think thats too bad of a trip. At least they dont have to worry about rushing to get there in time.
JeanetteandSteve
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leonards is in western nassau. it's really not that long of a trip. don't worry about it, it's your day...do what you want to do!
cbcf
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I dont think so...first off IT'S YOUR WEDDING!!! And I understand what you mean I have had so many comments about my wedding already, and I feel like saying god its my wedding i am paying and I don't think you would like it if I complained the whole time about something big and expensive that you were planning!!! People get crazy when it comes to weddings (and i dont mean us brides) and think about only themselves and if it is an inconvienence to them and not how the people who are paying for it feel!!
And second Leonards of Great Neck if I am right isnt that far into the Island that your guests would be travelling such a long distance. And I plan on having my ceremony at my Church end and then have about 3 hours between that and the reception cause the hall I might book is a good 30-40 minute drive from my Church and I also want time for pics so I can attend my CH.
Good Luck- but I think your guests will be fine and dont worry hun you are the one who is paying and it is your day!!!!!
empressdani
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really they will be OK. No matter what decision you make with anything in this process someone will have something to say about it. Just do what is right for you. After a couple drinks and a full stomache they'll say 'What drive?' haha
milana
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i think that you should do whatever you want to do b/c its your wedding and your paying for it, not them. I can definitly see why some people wouldnt want to drive into the city, find parking, then drive out of the city into long island. Some people might just skip the ceremony and come to the RH since it might be more convenient for them. I wouldnt really worry about it, just focus on those who ARE going to make the effort to be there and share your special day with you. Those that dont show up miss out on a beautiful ceremony
tiff940
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They dont even have to worry about parking in the city. Im paying $600 to a parking lot a block away from the church. All my guest can park there for free the day of.
LoveisBliss
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I don't think it's too bad of a trip either... They have plenty of time to get to the hall after the ceremony without rushing..... and it's YOUR wedding, you have every right to pick the church and hall you want to get married at!!! They might have a special meaning for you that other people don't understand... You would never tell other people where to get married at...
Anyway, the important people will be there, and anybody who really wants to be part of your special day will find a way... I find that some people will find something to complain about everything, no matter what... So don't let them stress you out...
P.S I think you're being more than generous - You're even paying for parking!
bridezilla08
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I have the same problem. My ceremony is in White Plains, NY and the reception is in Westbury, NY which is a 45 min ride plus toll. A few of my family members have told me that it'll be too much of an inconvenience but I have a 3 hr gap in between. That gives them way more than enough time to get there plus I wanted it this way. I wanted to have the ceremony in my hometown and I am in LOVE with my reception hall. All in all, it's your day!
chrispar
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Honestly Leonards is really not to far from your church. I say don't worry about it, it's your day. My ceremony and RH is at least an hour away from most of my family. I still booked it because that was where I wanted to have my wedding. Don't stress!!!
Jasonsgirl
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My guest are going to be traveling far. I look at it this way who ever wants to come with come. You can't please everyone, remember that. Plus it is your day
AMGBride2008
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I don' tthink it's bad, just don't expect a ton of people (at least the ones that are complaining) at your ceremony.
My friend is getting married at Leonard's in June and their ceremony is all the way out east in Medford... that's more of a hike than NYC to Leonard's.
Do what you want, don't let others influence your decision.
Julybride08
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I don't think it's that bad of a trip. And espically they will have 2hrs. And remember not everyone goes to the church.
Fall Bride 2008
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You do what you want the only thing is that some people wont attend church because the commute is a little much traveling.
korndoggie
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If people want to go to both they will go. If they think it's too much of an inconvenience they will just go to the reception.
If having them at both is that important to you, save the $600 for the parking lot and hire a coach bus or something for a little extra. That way its almost like an adventure for your guests!
Espo22
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where are most of your guests coming from. I don't think its bad at all, maybe some of them dont realize that Leonards is not far out in LI at all. It actually helps, theres 2 hours in between, so gives them something to do. Its not bad at all so dont let your guests bring you down, if they have a problem then they dont have to go to the ceremony, not every guest does
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I dont think it is bad.. You have to do what you want.. its your wedding.. We kinda have the same situation. I am from Queens and am getting married at my church in Astoria. The Reception is at CLM in Lindenhurst, which without traffic takes 50 minutes to get to. We are leaving a 3 hour gap in between the ceremony and reception. I think that is plenty of time. What we are trying to do is get buses to transport guests. Most of the guests are coming from Queens or out of state. I dont want the worry about them driving back to Queens after the Reception because most of the guests DRINK. So i think if we are able to provide that for our guests, it makes it easier on them. At least they wont be doing the driving.
