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Stand-up drinks after the ceremony...overkill?

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We are having an outdoor ceremony at about 3 pm then our reception is about 15 minutes away starting at around 5: 30 or six. We don't want our guests to have that akward situation where they have to k

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Stand-up drinks after the ceremony...overkill?

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We are having an outdoor ceremony at about 3 pm then our reception is about 15 minutes away starting at around 5: 30 or six. We don't want our guests to have that akward situation where they have to k

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Stand-up drinks after the ceremony...overkill?

posted at 10/24/2009 12:46 AM CDT on weddingchannel.com

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We are having an outdoor ceremony at about 3 pm then our reception is about 15 minutes away starting at around 5: 30 or six.
We don't want our guests to have that akward situation where they have to kill two hours in between the ceremony and reception, especially because we are getting married in a country area and there isn't that much to do...certainly not enough pubs for 180 people to go to!
So we were thinking of having celebratory drinks at the ceremony venue straight after the wedding (just champagne and beer no food) then moving to the reception.
The only problem is that we really also wanted to have a stand up 'roaming' entree and cocktail hour for the first part of our reception, with a sit down dinner for main and dessert. It's is going to be lovely weather and vineyards all around so I didn't want the guests to be seated inside as soon as the reception starts.
Is it weird to have stand-up drinks then more stand up drinks and finger food?
What are your thoughts?

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posted at 10/24/2009 4:10 PM CDT on weddingchannel.com

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I would just offer bottled water and soft drinks, if anything, then have your reception as you planned. You don't want to have people drinking, especially on an empty stomach, and then drive to your reception, no matter how close it is.
Some people may take off and go back to the hotel or home to freshen up or change for the reception. People do know how to occupy themselves. They're used to that gap between the ceremony and reception

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posted at 10/26/2009 9:17 PM CDT on weddingchannel.com

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I agree with Nettie, you really don't want people drinking and driving. There are a couple of things I would do. Sounds like you don't have to be out of your wedding venue right away. So plan on starting a little late, it will give your late starters a chance to get settled and then really take your time during the wedding. No point in rushing. LOL Best of luck to you!

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posted at 10/27/2009 1:29 PM CDT on weddingchannel.com

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If I was a guest and had to kill two hours in the middle of nowhere between ceremony and reception, I would be pretty annoyed at the bride and groom for not having timed things better. Just my two cents, but I know I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Anytime you have a big gap between the ceremony and the reception, people WILL drink in the interim. This means that some of your guests will be already lit by the time your cocktail hour even begins.

I sure hope you can tighten up that time frame. What is your Plan B in case of rain? (i.e. have the ceremony at the reception venue?)

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posted at 10/27/2009 1:48 PM CDT on weddingchannel.com

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Here's another idea. Hire a bus big enough for all the guests. Have champagne and music on the bus and drive around the countryside for an hour!

We did a variation. Our reception was an hour away so we hired a bus. We had champagne and a tape I'd made (It was a few years ago when 'tape' meant 'IPod') of fun party music with a love theme.

The bus was the best part of the day!!

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posted at 11/3/2009 8:22 PM CST on weddingchannel.com

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hmm some really good ideas!
If it rains that will be really bad!! The venue will be absolutely stunning if the weather is good, a gorgeous little winery. In case of bad weather I have been thinking about a few options. There is a chapel in a town about 15 minutes away where you are allowed to have a civil service, a great back up plan only it's not big enough for all of our guests...otherwise i gues we could have it at the recpetion venue only this is a marquee in the countryside and will have all of the tables and stuff set up, although i guess we could negotiate with them to leave some space and set it up for a ceremony then change it around after? Do you have any other ideas for bad weather?
The bus thing is quite a good idea however a lot of our guests are family so there are some oldies and some kids which that would not work well with. Something to think about though. We could definately plan a very scenic route which would be quite enjoyable.
We could also tighten up the schedule only the afternoon sun is so lovely and it would perfect for a ceremony. I guess even just pushing it back an hour would help.
Thanks for all of the ideas!

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posted at 11/4/2009 9:32 AM CST on weddingchannel.com

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it seems as though you can have the reception site earlier than you plan to start. why don't you start the reception earlier?

i am with cosmo, i am one of those people that absolutely hates a gap between ceremony and reception. (i have never actually been to a wedding that has had that, but i hate the idea of it) if you can be open-ended as to the timing of the reception, start the cocktail hour right after the reception and then you can have the party all night, there doesn't need to be a set time that it's over

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... We could also tighten up the schedule only the afternoon sun is so lovely and it would perfect for a ceremony. I guess even just pushing it back an hour would help....
Posted by marny and derek

This would be the best solution, by far.

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posted at 11/7/2009 8:30 PM CST on weddingchannel.com

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Personally I think that the "gap" between ceremony and reception is a major PITA. It leaves the guests in the very akward poition of trying to find something to do to kill some time between the two events. If people are from out of town they usually do not know the area wel enough to find something to do expecially as they are all dressed up for the wedding. You might find that a lot of your guests will just skip the ceremony and only show for the reception.

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