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I prefer the Saturday afternoon. It is nicer than having to worry about work the next day.
Personnaly, I would go with Sunday. I dont think 9:00 is too late, even if you get home at 10:00 or 10:30 that's still a very reasonable time for a work night.
IF YOU WANT IT TO BE AT 12 - LET THE PLACE WORRY ABOUT THE NEXT PARTY. EITHER WAY, YOU ARE ONLY PAYING FOR 5 HOURS, AND YOUR GUESTS HAVE TO LEAVE, UNLESS YOU PAY OVERTIME. 4-9 IS NOT BAD EITHER. NINE IS NOT TOO LATE. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF OUT OF TOWN GUESTS.
I don`t think you have to worry about that, people will come on a Sunday. Sunday weddings are very popular now. Regarding a Saturday day wedding - I just had my wedding from 1-6 on a Sat and the next wedding began at 7:00. All our guests were out in a 1/2 hour or so and they didn`t have to be herded out or rushed. Once the DJ announces the last song and then once the music stops, people pretty much get themselves together, say their goodbyes and leave. It was all very smooth and the hall didn`t have to boot anyone out. We got to say goodbye to everyone too. I just wanted to let you know that because I, too, had concern over that and it was fine. Good luck in whatever you choose.
I had a similar dilemma and I opted for the Saturday afternoon. The general consensus among my guests was they preferred Saturday afternoon to Sunday. They didn't want to have to go to work the day after the wedding.
My wedding is also from 1-6. Did the afternoon reception affect the mood? Did people dance, drink, etc.? I am a little nervous about it.
Also, what time was your ceremony? Mine is at 10 a.m. (yikes!!!!)
Well we opted for Sunday night actually 6-11pm. At first I was scared people would not come or start leaving early, but my friends and family have all reasured me that it don't matter if it was mid week, they would still attend and enjoy every minute of my wedding. so go with your heart, and regardless those near and dear to you will be there no matter what--its your day/.
I also had that fear - I heard people dance less at daytime weddings etc. Not true!! Everyone ate, drank & danced the same as any evening wedding I`ve seen. And I had mine at Milleridge Cottage where there are a lot of windows reminding them it was daytime :o) Try to make it the least of your concerns.
Ana - No matter what the day, everyone will still come and enjoy themselves. Don't worry about everyone else. Pick the date that you prefer.
I agree with several of the previous posts. Those near and dear to you will be there for you the entire day, whichever you choose.
I think 9:00 is an early enough end for a Sunday time that you shouldn`t worry about guests either not coming or leaving early.
Our reception is on a Sunday night, ending after 11:30. I know it will be a late night for some of our guests, but I`m sure many of them will make the sacrifice to stay til the end.
But also keep in mind, no matter when and what time you choose, you will undoubtably have at least some people that leave before the very end.
Do what feels right and works best for you.
Thats good to hear...my wedding is SUN 11-5 and I was concerned about that too!!!!
Thanks
