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Afternoon Wedding not fun?

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Andrea, on April 30, 2018 at 12:38 AM

So today my FH and I found a place that we think is absolutely perfect for our reception. It checks all of our boxes and we think it is gorgeous in pictures. We are having a smaller wedding of 50-75 people on September 21, 2019. This place, however, has a minimum spend that is only possible if we do an afternoon wedding with our guest count. He and I personally have no problem and think it is perfect, but can see why people may prefer an evening wedding.

Has anyone been to an afternoon wedding and not been satisfied with the wedding?

Anyone who has had or is having an afternoon wedding and are being given a hard time about the experience?

This worries me that people won't think it's great or we are cheaping out our wedding because it is in the afternoon. So many emotions and opinions I'm hearing about this arrangement and I don't know how to deal with it all. Someone please help me sort this out because I really felt this was the place until someone said something.

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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on April 30, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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I think afternoon would be totally fine! I wouldn't expect people to drink as much or do as much dancing, but still totally fun. As long as it's on a weekend, it shouldn't matter to anyone. If you're doing hair and makeup with your bridal party, it may impact that. You might have to get up around 6 AM to get people done by 12.
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Forestwed · on April 30, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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Midday and afternoon weddings never seem to be as fun as evening weddings. I think it’s harder to get into the party spirit midday. If you really want a party type reception I would go with evening.
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Lyons,Tigers,Bears · on April 30, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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We chose an afternoon wedding for the same reasons - we fell in love with the venue but it was out of budget for an evening. Our wedding is this coming Saturday and I do hope people have fun. Personally, I don't think our friends mind day drinking and the older people seemed relieved it wasn't a late night affair.
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Jennifer · on April 30, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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I love day weddings! Mostly because I am a fan of day drinking lol.
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Patricia · on April 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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I am having an afternoon wedding. I'm getting married at 2 pm. I like it because this means my children will also be able to be a part of the wedding. I would do what you want to do. It's your wedding and someone will always find something to complain about.
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Andrea · on April 30, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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That's what I'm afraid of. But me personally, I feel like I want to have an afternoon wedding to not have a party type, but more of a happy and bright celebration. I just keep on getting side tracked by the comments that it won't be great and that I'll regret it and that I'm cheaping it out. Like there's so much negativity that I dont even want to go through this whole thing and just elope or have a super intimate or destination wedding.

I'm so upset after I was told that it was a bad idea and now this whole thing is not worth it to me. Like I either do it the way I like or we don't do it at all and it's just the ceremony and a dinner for 10. And now I feel like I'm being a brat for wanting this but I'm paying for all of it and taking all the stress from it and I just don't want to do it anymore.
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Andrea · on April 30, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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That's so sweet! That would be perfect!
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Andrea · on April 30, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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Congrats! If you're not getting any negativity then it'll be such a great day! I wish everyone was on board with this venue and time but it seems like there's no budging. But I hope you have a fantastic time!
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MaltedMilk · on April 30, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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Please ignore the comments that people are throwing your way. (Not on this board, lol, in real life) Limit what you share. We are having an afternoon wedding because that is what WE want. An afternoon wedding is just as nice - especially if you guys are not whoop it up party people. You are not a brat, you get to have (within reason) the wedding the two of you want!!!
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Mrs. Mecking · on April 30, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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I think it would be perfect!
When we first started planning we were doing things early (2pm ceremony, early dinner at 3:30pm) but then we decided to scale it back to be more "us". Now we are getting married in the courthouse at 3:30pm, going out to dinner (immediate family only), and then having an after party at our place at like 7pm (friends and family). We enjoy hosting parties at our place and find this fits us. No one has complained about it. All of my siblings love the idea and are super excited. We are planning on doing the cake and first dance at our place.
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