So my RH wont let us put an earlier time on the invitation and i am almost certain that our guest will run late if we put the actual time of the ceremony on the invitation. They suggested we say 'ceremony starts promptly at 6:30'..but even with that i'm very nervous...
any one else having this issue? any suggestions?
Byrne2Be
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Our RH started serving guests at 6:30 as they arrived as a courtesy even though our CH technically started at 7.
I would stick to the actual start time on your invites unless your RH offers some sort of grace period with open bars / accomodations...
Byrne2Be
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PS - we put 7pm on our invites and many guests arrived between 6:45 and 7....and I wouldn't say our 200 person party is known for being punctual. I think punctual or not, most guests understand that CH is just that, an hour!
KristynLeigh
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That's something I like. We have a whole hospitality lounge which is beautifully decorated and has an open bar, some passed hors d' oeuvres, champagne, and strawberries so we are putting a 1/2 hour earlier than we are starting (plus we are having the ceremony there)
I went to a wedding Friday and got there 5 minutes late and the cocktail hour was packed. I think that people generally get there on time but I see your point.
ksugar44
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I'm really worried about this as well...luckily we have a hospitality half hour before the ceremony, I'm putting that time on the invite as the start time!
adelz
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We put 15 minutes before the ceremony actually starts as the 'official start time' just in case.
SoontobeMrsH
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Posted by adelz
We put 15 minutes before the ceremony actually starts as the 'official start time' just in case.
How did you word that? We have a 7pm start time? How does one word 6:45 for a formal wedding invitation?
adelz
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Posted by adelz
We put 15 minutes before the ceremony actually starts as the 'official start time' just in case.
How did you word that? We have a 7pm start time? How does one word 6:45 for a formal wedding invitation?
[intro/names before this]
Saturday, the thirtieth of April Two thousand eleven at six-forty five in the evening
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Reception following ceremony
RFutureBegins2day
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I was worried too, but I ended up putting the actual time of the ceremony.
FutureMrsZ
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Posted by Byrne2Be
Our RH started serving guests at 6:30 as they arrived as a courtesy even though our CH technically started at 7.
I would stick to the actual start time on your invites unless your RH offers some sort of grace period with open bars / accomodations...
We did the same thing. Put the real time on the invite. I told my family if they are late I'm locking doors. Lol.
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My FMIL thinks it's okay to show up at the airport 3:45 when the flight leaves at 4. I'm DEFINITELY putting down at least 30 minutes earlier than the real start time.
Im getting Married
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We put the real start time. I feel if people really want to be there they will leave a little earlier to make sure they are on time
Plus I can't wait to marry FH so I'm not gonna wait in the car for an extra 30 mins
SoontobeMrsH
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Posted by SoontobeMrsH
Posted by adelz
We put 15 minutes before the ceremony actually starts as the 'official start time' just in case.
How did you word that? We have a 7pm start time? How does one word 6:45 for a formal wedding invitation?
[intro/names before this]
Saturday, the thirtieth of April Two thousand eleven at six-forty five in the evening
(Venue Information)
Reception following ceremony
Thanks, I just added this to my notebook
merbride
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I know its frowned upon....but were putting 6 on the invites and planning to start around 6:15-6:30 mainly bc I'm always late!
FutureMrsG
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Personally I think it is RUDE to put an earlier time on an invite. I am always punctual or even early to weddings and I would be upset to show up a half an hour early and wait around for the wedding to start. If people are late it is their own loss.
