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Jennifer
Devoted October 2022

Time on Wedding Invitation

Jennifer, on September 26, 2021 at 1:47 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
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I’ve looked at other posts and can’t seem to get a consensus. On the invitation, should we put the time the ceremony actually starts (6:30 PM, in my case) or pad the time on the invitation by like 15 min (6:15 PM)? There’s quite a debate on that. I know my guests and about half of them are Filipino and are always late to EVERYTHING, but the other half is punctual. I’m having a hard time deciding what to put. I don’t want the punctual people have to wait an extra 15 min, but that pad could be just enough time for late people to arrive. Maybe put 6:30 PM on the invite and add a “Please arrive 15 min early” blurb on the details card? Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Becky, on September 26, 2021 at 4:19 PM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    It’s the time that you start your walk down the aisle. Guests know to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to get seated.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    You can add a note that says “Doors close at (15 minutes before)” listing that precise time. If you have latecomers, that is on them.
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  • Jennifer
    Devoted October 2022
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    It’s like embedded in Filipino culture to be “fashionably late” haha. I think I’ll get a lot of unhappy (Filipino) guests if I make things start on time, but you’re right that it’s the way it should be.
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  • B
    VIP July 2017
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    Your invitation should have the time you expect the processional to begin. Most people will show up 15-30 minutes ahead and if you put a false start time, they will be irritated by the delay. I think Michelle's right though, you should put something about the doors closing early, that way people are aware that lateness will not be accepted.

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  • Jennifer
    Devoted October 2022
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    Would you suggest putting that on the phase of the invitation or on the details card? I think I have space on both.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    That goes on the actual invitation
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  • B
    VIP July 2017
    Becky ·
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    As Michelle noted, that should go on the invitation itself.

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