What do you do with the gap between ceremony and reception?
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What do you do with the gap between ceremony and reception?
Here are some ideas for what to do during a gap between your ceremony and reception.
- Keep the gap as short as you can.
- Organize a group activity.
- Provide activity ideas for your guests.
- Host a “mini reception.”
- Take your family and wedding party portraits.
Is it OK to go to the wedding and not the reception?
The reception is a party to say thank you to the guests for taking their time to attend the ceremony, but if you are unable to attend, nothing rude about it. Just be sure you let the couple know you will be attending ceremony only. It’s up to you, and depends on how well you know the couple getting married too.
Can you have a small ceremony and big reception?
Whether it’s a small ceremony immediately followed by a big reception or events on completely separate days, you can definitely cut down that ceremony guest list to whatever makes you comfortable without feeling like you’ve left anyone out of the celebration.
How far is too far between ceremony and reception?
As a general suggestion, try to keep the travel distance under 20 miles from ceremony to reception. If your reception site is further away than 20 miles, then be sure to make it a special destination for you as well as your guests.
What time do most weddings start and end?
Wedding Ceremony start time range 3:30-5:00pm:
- Getting ready takes place at separate location.
- Ceremony ends at 4:00.
- Cocktail hour until 5:00.
- Family Portraits during cocktail hour.
- Dinner served between 5:00-5:30.
- Sneak away for sunset photos at 6:00.
- Sparkler exit after festivities are complete.
Is it rude to only attend a wedding reception?
Yes, THAT IS RUDE. IF the invitation is only to the reception, then and only then, it is perfectly acceptable to only attend the reception. IF the bride is informed ahead of time, that you just can’t get away from work to attend the wedding, BUT you will be free later to attend the reception, THAT is the exception.
Is it rude to show up late to a wedding?
Etiquette states that a wedding ceremony shouldn’t start more than 15 minutes after the time stated on the invitation, so guests should arrive well before the listed time to be in their seats when the music starts. If you are running late to the wedding of someone you really love, it can be even more stressful.
Is having a small wedding rude?
Whether your ceremony venue is tiny or you’re a shy couple trying not to make a spectacle of your vows, if you’re not inviting a large portion of guests to the service, then you should truly keep it intimate. That means including, at most, your immediate family, wedding party and/or closest VIP friends only.
Which part of the wedding costs the most?
The most expensive parts of most weddings are costs associated with the reception venue, including the cost of renting materials, including tables and chairs, and serving food or alcohol.