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Repost from BHB - Is anyone misisng their CH on purpose?

jenjenr Posted:

Repost from BHB - Is anyone misisng their CH on purpose?

Why is it traditional to miss the CH? All the weddings I've been to, its church then picture taking in the park or whatever, then pics at the hall w/ family then chill in the bridal suite until CH is over.....which sometimes means a looong wait...

Why is this a tradition? I was ok with it until I realized that w/ sunset at 6:30 we'll be done w/pic in the park, (ceremony should be done by 4:30 or 5) which gives us 1 1/2 or more for pics at the park.....then a 30 min ride to the hall...means we'll have another HOUR for more family pics and just basically waste time (CH starts at 7:30)...

Am I over reacting? Will the photographer need more than 1.5 hours? Or is that the average time for BP pics, romatic pics etc...and then another hour for family, me & him, etc at the hall? Is that a good thing to have this much time? Or is my BP gonna choke me for making them miss the CH...am I gonna regret missing the CH? Or is just so cool to have that BIG entrance?
confused...

Jeez I'm tired just thinking of it...
Michy Posted:

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I think the amount of time it takes for pictures depends on how big your BP is and how efficient the photographer is.Sometimes your reception hall has a separate area with food for the BP so they can enjoy the CH too. The last wedding I went to the BP was at the CH after the pictures were finished and it was only the bride and groom who waited until the reception. I am sure that you can arrange it to be the way you want. I like the idea of having an entrance at the reception.

MnM52607 Posted:

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I plan on going to at least some of my cocktail hour. I am hoping to have all the pictures done so I can enjoy the first 45 minutes with my Husband in the bridal suite having some food. And then the second half, we will go say hello to people.

Mrs.CM Posted:

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answered on BHB. I think I will be attending my CH!

Hisforever Posted:

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we are not going to the CH, we will be taking pics at that time. We feel that the CH is for the guests to mingle...we will make our grand entrance at the reception!

Unapearla Posted:

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FI and I will not be at the CH. We will be in the bridal suite eating.

MNM7to7 Posted:

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FH & I definitely want to go to CH...we picked out all the food so why not enjoy it. I plan on having the hall setup a little table with 2 chairs in the corner of the room for us with a sign that reads, 'Please do not bother the Bride & Groom while they enjoy their Cocktail Hour'!

(Okay, just kidding about the sign but I definitely want to be at most of the CH!)

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