Hello all! I need some advice. Background info is we are getting married on 2/22/2022 which is a Tuesday. Most of our guests are driving to and from our wedding on the same day so we didn't want to plan anything too late in the evening. Most of those who are driving have a 2-3 hr drive.
I also have family in New Zealand and want to make it possible for them to watch the ceremony online. I am the first grandchild on that side of the family to get married so I know my Nan will want to see it (or at least video call before or after the ceremony). However, 12pm Eastern time USA would be 6am New Zealand time! I'm thinking of shifting my timeline by at least an hour, possibly more, to accommodate for the time difference. Ceremony will probably only last for 30 minutes and I was originally planning to open the buffet immediately following, while we were doing family and bridal photos.
Questions: If I have a 1:30pm or 2pm start for the ceremony, should we offer food beforehand? Do I need apps or should we just open the buffet early? Will people have eaten lunch or will they be expecting to be fed right away? Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate will be provided for the full length of the ceremony and reception due to the time of year and unpredictability of the weather.
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