Reception time limit

My invites said "reception from 5-10" because that's when we have the hall. If yours says something similar, people will just assume that's when the venue needs you out.

I plan on putting our end time on the invite also.

I have never seen an end time on an invitation. I think its unnecessary. When the DJ says they're playing the last song, your guests will know the event is over. Preemptively telling them when they need to get out is kinda "ick" IMO.

All reception end. My Saturday night reception ends at 11. Have the DJ announce the last dance. We aren't putting an end time on our invite.

You can do a "send off" to hint more so that the reception will come to an end at a certain time. It can go a long way on the schedule!

I've never seen an end time on an invitation, but most weddings I go to are evening weddings where the end time is just kind of natural as people leave when it gets too late. I think it would be okay to put an end time for an afternoon wedding.

I don't think you necessarily need an end time on the invitation. I'm sure people won't assume you're planning a late night party when the wedding starts at 11am!

I don't think putting a time limit is rude at all. Most venues have time limits anyway, so I doubt anyone will feel upset about it

I don't think it's rude. I put an end time on my reception too!

I've never seen it on an invitation, but since you are having a lunch wedding, people will probably leave after you serve the cake. If you have a DJ, have them announce a last song. I wouldn't put anything on the invitations.

I think it's fine but I did not say it on the invite. I put it on my website in the FAQ section and indicated the end time.