We’re having an afternoon ceremony with a lunchtime reception, but how late is too late to begin? We were thinking we’d have the ceremony at either 12 or 1 (30 min ceremony) followed by an hour cocktail hour (with hors d’ouerves) and then the reception would begin.
But if we start at 1, the reception won’t begin until 2:30 and main course won’t be out until 3. Is that too late to feed people (keeping in mind we’ll have hors d’ouerves before)? Should we do a noon ceremony and then main course could be served by 2?
Personally I’d MUCH rather start at 1 (more time to get ready, plus I can get access to the bridal suite at 12:30 which would help me finish getting ready) but I don’t want to do it at the expense of making guests wait too until too late to be fed.
What do you think guys? 2:30pm too late to start a lunchtime reception or no?
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