Midnight wedding

Your question about the officiant: Google may help.

I would be scared as hell to be in the woods at midnight. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my!

OP, you're obviously set on this and well into the planning process. I really do think you should talk to a couple of your guest though about how late they would want to stay and if anybody would actually stay for breakfast. I'm just thinking that you're going to end up disappointed when the majority goes home right after the ceremony.

No ll have to disagree.. The point was if people find it important they will attend.If not, they don't. People will RSVP "no" to a normal time frame if they find the Superbowl is more important then the wedding. The question I asked was about officiants. Iam not going to justify why we want a midnight wedding or why we want it in the Woods. The setup is very safe I would not put my love ones in any kind of danger. That like a tradition bride trying to justify why she wants her bridemaids to wear hot pink with lime green flowers. Because that is what she feels she loves it and that's what she wants. The point is... The guests have a right to leave at any time just like any other wedding. They will know program and events that will lead up to vows. And are free to come and go as they please. I have not given all the details or the thoughts (regarding what all will be in the Woods.)

I stay up to 4 am most weekends, but I would not go to this. No drinking until after midnight? WTF. Are we 16 and waiting for the parents to fall asleep so we can steal their alcohol? Nah...Good luck in planning.

Have you thought of the option of have a commitment ceremony in the woods where a friend "acts" as officiant and then going to a courthouse before or after the fact to make it official? Assuming that you are unable to find a legit officiant to perform your ceremony?

Stop defending yourself then, if you don't feel the need to defend yourself.

You got your answer, you will probably have to ask a family member or friend, because no professional would do this, and if they are you will probably find them on Google, not here.

Other comments stemmed from concern about this obviously not being thought out very well, because you wouldn't book all this unless you knew you had an officiant, unless you are just flying by the seat of your pants and don't care.

People will RSVP "no" to a normal time frame if they find the Superbowl is more important then the wedding.

The superbowl? In june? at midnight?

I don't know if an officiant will come out there at midnight. Just keep calling around until you get a yes. Your wedding sounds like it would be fun for people life myself that camp often. So hopefully your guest fall into the category. If not then you might want to re think your plans.

This seems like a lot of moving parts and an all day event. I would need a place to nap. If you are concerned about an officiant performing your ceremony at midnight, maybe try to find a close family member or friend to officiate.

I'm not getting the connection between NYE parties and midnight in the woods weddings. People don't typically show up to the party in the afternoon and hang out until after the ball drops in Times Square. Secondly, I don't think anyone is trying to hurt your feelings by pointing out the potential problems. On the contrary -- I think they're trying to prevent your feelings from being hurt when they suggest that you seriously consider how your guests will actually respond to this schedule on the day of the wedding. When an idea is just an idea, most people will say they're on board. However, once they actually need to show up at a remote wooded site to drink lemonade, take photos, and play lawn games for eight hours before the main event even takes place, they may have a change of heart. You may be unpleasantly surprised by how many show up way late or leave before midnight. However, you sound determined to do this, and you see only an officiant issue.

I'm not sure what kind of wooded area you're talking about. Is it public land? Is it private land? Does it have standing buildings? I am concerned about the bonfire issue (you said bonfire, not campfire). I can't think of a more dangerous place to build a blazing bonfire than in a wooded area. Also, what about bathrooms? And that stereo? Don't you need a generator to run that? They're noisy...

As far as your officiant, you'll get an individual (not necessarily a pro) to do your ceremony...if you pay them enough...as in multiple hundreds.