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ceremony time

posted 2 years ago in Ceremony
  • poll: What time should we start our ceremony?
    4:00 PM : (13 votes)
    68 %
    4:30 PM : (6 votes)
    32 %
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    july112010    July 11, 2010   los angeles

    We originally had our ceremony time set at 5:00 pm, but we decided to move it a little earlier. I was wondering for a sunday black tie optional wedding in july what would be the best start time. 4:00 or 4:30? I know it isnt a huge difference, I just wanted some opinions.

     
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    Jacqi    February 28, 2009  

    I think it depends on how late you think your guests will be able to stay since your wedding is on a Sunday. I voted for 4pm in case guests need to leave earlier for work the next day.

     
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    Jizes318    November 19, 2010   Miami

    If it were a Saturday i would suggest later but on a sunday earlier.

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    I say 4 so that people can have more time to enjoy the reception.

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    There is very little information in your post!

    Why do you want to push it earlier?

    What time is the reception starting? are you doing pictures before the ceremony or in between the ceremony and reception?

    I chose 4:30 because my ceremony is starting at 4:30 :-)

     
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    july112010    July 11, 2010   los angeles

    @ future mrs. martin We are pushing it earlier simply because I though 5:00pm was late for a sunday. The reception is at the same place as the ceremony and it just starts after the ceremony and cocktail hour. We are doing pics after the ceremony during cocktail hour.

    @jacqi Im sure there will be some people leaving early since it is a sunday, but the majority of our close friends and family have already told us they are taking monday off and making a vacation out of it. Some of our friends are even talking about doing an after party.

     
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    artbee    February 28, 2010  

    i think it also depends how long the ceremony will be. if it's shorter i'd probably want to have it at 4:30, but if it's longer i'd want it at 4:00.

     
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    I think 4:00 might be a little early for a formal wedding, 4:30 is better.

     
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    limbobride       Midwest

    I say 4 because the earlier you start the earlier you'll be married!  LOL

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    @ Limo -Awe thats cute! and the best reason ever! :-)

     
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    ErinMarguerite    July 2009   DC Area

    We had a 4 pm Sunday ceremony, and the reception ended around 10 (I think, I'm surprised I don't even remember any more!).  The party was starting to wind down by then since folks had to head to work the next day.  I think it worked well for us!

     

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