Guests leaving early for a Sunday wedding!!!

Even if you picked a Friday guests would leave early. Just enjoy your cost effective day!

My wedding is on a Sunday too. Reception starts at 6pm. If they want to leave early they can but 90% of my guests are from out of town so will most likely be staying the night anyway

I've gone to plenty of Sunday weddings, but they have usually started at 3pm. But even if it were much later, as long as food and drinks were plentiful, and the DJ was awesome, I would stay until the end. I like to dance!

Definitely can't say anything. If you're that worried about how long they'll stay, move your timeline up so that they can stay your full reception, but still have the option to be home before 10pm. My wedding is on a Sunday too, and I'm having everything end by 8:30. I know everyone will still have a good time and party with us regardless.

If I was going to a local Sunday wedding I would definitely maybe have 1 or 2 drinks, and leave early, probably by 9. If it was out of town, I'd obviously take the next day off work and get a hotel.

We picked a Sunday due to the high minimum requirements for Friday/Saturday. We were engaged for 2 years so our friends and family had plenty of time to make plans for a Sunday wedding. Everyone that is coming have told us they took off that Monday or plans on going into work late. I say let people decide what they want to do, as long as they come out to support you that's all that really matters.

The reception is a thank you from you to your guests. I wouldn't worry about how early people leave but maybe plan to have it end earlier so that it's not a concern. I'm having a Sat morning wedding and a lunchtime reception and I plan for it to be over by 3pm. It's going to be a great 3 hours with people we love. Length or lateness of your reception isn't important if your party kicks ass

Aside from listing hotel information, you can't really do anything to encourage anyone to stay. If they have limited vacation days or a strict work schedule, there is nothing you can say or do to keep them around until the end of the night. Just plan the best party you can and enjoy it as long as it lasts!

You can't say anything to anyone about staying later. Unfortunately, that's the gamble you make if you choose a weeknight wedding. You have to be prepared too for people to decline the invitation. All you can do is make sure you block some hotel rooms and let your guests know where. I second PPs who suggest having your wedding earlier in the day. No matter what happens, you'll still be married to your FS