Sooo torn as to what time to have my ceremony - HELP!!
Original post by Melissa1012
A little background .. My church is in Farmingdale, and my RH is in Westbury - CH starting at 7pm
The church, and my family suggets starting the ceremony (Full Mass) at 4pm.My DOC and my gut tells me to start it at 3pm.
I really want to get into my CH, so I feel like if I start it at 4pm then the ceremony is until 5, recieving line, and pics .. I wont get out of there until 5:30-5:45 .. then probably wont get to my RH until about 6:15-6:30 .. leaving 1/2 hr -45 min for pictures. Or I could skip my CH and take more pics which I totally do not want to do.
Is it terrible to have a 3pm ceremony (guests will get out close to 4:30) and not have CH until 7pm on a Friday?
I dont feel like it is too big of a gap but people are giving me such a hard time about it. I hate to think that if I start it at 4pm I will be so stressed and crunched for time, and probably not even get all the pictures that I want.
Helppppp
Ellynrose
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I would say 3, but then a lot of people might not come, esp. if they work. They might not get there in time.
I'd say if you want people to share in your day - to keep it at four.
Edit: unless I misunderstood and your wedding is on a Saturday, then go for the 3!!
itbroi805
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It's not THAT far away from the hall. Compromise and do 3:30. That's what I'm doing. People will find something to do. I went to a church ceremony in Elmont and then Russos for the reception and we went to a diner in between. Don't worry about it! Do it at your family church, you may regret not doing it there.
lgab21
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As a guest I never cared about time in between. My FH and I have gone to many a bar in between for a drink. Do not worry about your guests. They are adults and can figure it out. Do what is best for you.
NYtherapist
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I'd also want the 3 pm ceremony if I were you. WM offers a hospitality hour and it's included. Guests who arrive early will be able to utilize the hospitality hour. I feel like I always have had to kill a few hours in between church ceremonies and receptions. I can't recall it ever bothing me.
Sunshine2815
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Posted by chris1082
DO it at 3! You'll be so happy you did!
I am another Friday girl with a 3:00 PM ceremony and 7:00 CH...It's not nice, but I am not thinking about my guests here I want plenty of time to take pics, get to my RH, maybe hang in the bridal suite, and be at my CH!!
