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We were going to do a Sunday evening sit down dinner. We still want a first dance at the beginning and some toasts before dinner. We're going to start at 7:00 and go until at least 9:15 and as late as 10:00pm if that helps. We want to relax and enjoy everyone. You could go out somewhere else with people later if the time it takes to drive bothers you. Is there anything else everyone could do later that day if they want to stay?
I think it sounds lovely. As a guest I would be happy to attend a wedding in the morning, have a nice luncheon and then have the later afternoon and evening free. Are you having any drinks/apps prior to the luncheon?
@Maggie Mae: We want to have a mimosa bar and sangria either before or with lunch :)
I think having it available before would be really nice. Your guests could mingle a bit with their drinks. I love mimosa's with a morning wedding! :-)
Countless people skip dancing. Generally guests mingle instead the entire time and it lasts 2-3 hrs max. Depends on how long your guests like to chat.
We would've been twins if I hadn't changed my date! My reception is almost exactly the same, except it's Satuday evening and it's almost a 2 hour drive. We are planning on going out around town afterward. We are only having our immediate family at the ceremony so the reception is really the only celebrating we are doing with everyone else. I think that makes it a little better and for those who don't drink or want to go out after it will still be early enough to drive home.
The weddings I've attended with no dancing lasted about 2.5 hours, maybe 3 for family members but friends started leaving about an hour to hour and a half after we finished eating.
I'm not sure what you're plans are for the rest of the day but maybe you could all meet up at a baseball game or something. OR, arrange an optional activity for guests after the brunch (not with you and FI) at a local museum, park, etc. This way people can have a central place to meet if they want to keep mingling.
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So we will be having a Sunday morning reception in a restaurant and due to the small space/ me and FI NOT being dancers :P we've decided not to have any dancing at our reception. There will be music in the background but that is it. Also NO bouquette or garter toss. So how long should I expect the reception to last? It's going to be a sit-down lunch so no waiting in line for food. I'm just worried people will have driven 3 hours for a 2 hour event ):