How far is too far between your ceremony and reception?

I think that's too far. 30 mins tops IMO.

40 minutes? Ehhhh...it's pushing it but I'd probably take the drive if the couple and I are REALLY close.

Yeah, that's too long of a drive. Some guests get into town the day of the wedding; that's a lot of traveling.

I bet if you posted a picture of his church's reception area, you could get some comments on decorating ideas!

That's way too long of a drive for a reception.

I think it is to long for a drive. I would stay under 30 minutes driving distance

I'd probably find somewhere else. That's too long.

I think it's kind of long however I don't really see that big of a difference between 30 and 40 minutes...

If I liked you enough I'd do it. If I didn't I'd probably skip the ceremony and just go to the reception or vice versa.

I would just do the wedding and reception at the church you like best to avoid the drive.

Seeing that both churches have significant meaning to you I think the 40 minute drive is understandable. I also think it's very sweet that you can incorporate both into your day!

Yeah that's kind of far IMO. I don't even like driving 30 minutes. My reception is 15 minutes from the church. But you as a couple choose what's the best option for you and your guests?.

I think it depends a little on the geography of your area. In my hometown, you're a little stuck, as it's a rural area and few options. So, anyone having a ceremony other than at their reception venue it's going to be a little bit of a hike (30-45) but then again it takes an 18 mile drive to get to Walmart so it's expected

I would say 20 minutes tops, because 20 minutes can often mean 30, and that's quite enough.

I think it's long. But I've done it before. Consider this: Is the 2nd church nearer to where the majority of the people are staying that night? Like, they won't have to turn around, drive 40 minutes back, pass church 1 and then keep going to get home/to hotel, right?

40 minutes is long....Is that with or without traffic? Allot of variables can make it much longer than a 40 minute drive. As a guest I'd likely suck it up but gripe.

What type of reception will you be having? Receptions in church halls are usually (not always) short, dry, cake and punch receptions. I think a 40 minute one way drive is too long if the reception is just cake, some beverages, and snacks that lasts 2 hours max.

If you are having a fully hosted 4-5 hour reception, I think the expense and sentimental value of the second church makes the 40 minute drive more worth it, and tolerable, though still not preferred, for most guests. ETA: words

Personally I wouldnt want to drive any more than half an hour between unless it was a close friend or relative of ours.

Depends - is it 40 mins in traffic/burbs? Or 40 mins on the highway? I know time wise it's the same but the latter just seems too far to me

Yea that is way too far. People will probably skip the wedding ceremony and just go to the reception.

That does seem to be far, especially for your oot guest. I was feeling bad for the 8 minute drive between my ceremony and reception location. But I do agree that if people are really close to you they'll take the drive anyway. Hope you figure out what works best for you and your guest.