Sunday Weddings - Start Time?

View Quoted Comment That’s awesome! I’m sure a later start time will be just fine.

View Quoted Comment Wow girl! You’ve got this nailed down! Awesome! I wish we could do sparklers but the venue won’t allow it. They said fireworks are ok though. I laughed at that!

I am also having my wedding on a Sunday (November 22). We decided on 2pm, because we thought it would be late enough everyone could get done with church, and still have time to make it, but no so late that everyone is tired the next day for work. We are doing a more low key event with wine and beer (no hard alcohol) and a light reception (not going to party all night lol). It will still be pretty formal, that part I think is up to you and where you have it mostly.

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Hello everyone,

My wedding is still scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 4 pm. Hopefully my venue does not ask us to reschedule. We have another meeting with our venue May 1st to see if we to push our date out I have been praying about the COVID 19, but we never know. I think if you decide at 4 pm that is a perfect time of day

View Quoted Comment Wow, that’s... different lol. Our place said we can have sparklers “But outside only if it’s more than ten” like.... I would assume none would be allowed indoors

I am thinking about a Sunday wedding but I am thinking 4:30 or 4:45. I am hoping to have a quick ceremony like no more than 30 minutes. I want to do pictures before the ceremony, then start the reception by 5 or 5:15 ( the reception is a 5 minute drive from the ceremony) then the reception 5-10. I hope if I give enough notice people will figure out if they want to leave early because of work on Monday or plan ahead and take Monday off.

We have a late start on our Sunday wedding. We are starting at 5:30pm (Aug 2nd). In the summer time in MD, it’s hot & sticky, so later times will lead to cooler weather (although not much lol), plus if you’re wanting any pics outside, too much sunlight can mean more work from your photographers. People that can come, will come regardless of what time you set it

My wedding is on a Sunday also. Due to ours being at a working Cidery, ours isn't until 5:30 pm. My thought is rather than a typical Sat wedding when a lot of people take off a Friday to get there, my guest don't need to do that and can take off a Monday instead. I think you can be formal on an afternoon..just add that detail on your wedding website

I will be a Saturday morning bride. We are planning a sunrise wedding followed by a brunch reception. We opted for sunrise because we're early birds and because this is a new chapter in our lives, it seemed to make sense to start our wedding with the Sun Rising - a new start to a new day. So our wedding will start around 7:00 a.m. - Ceremony to start at 7:15 and sunrise is at 7:18. Our brunch reception will start around 8:30 - 9 ish and last a couple hours.

My friend had suggested doing a sunrise wedding with a sunset reception to make sure the day opened and closed with a positive.

View Quoted Comment Hey Michaela, thank you so much for your feedback. Best wishes to you!

View Quoted Comment Thanks so much! I pray you don’t have to push your date. Best wishes!

View Quoted Comment Lol I know right?!

View Quoted Comment Yes, that’s a great idea!

View Quoted Comment Excellent point. Thank you Erica!

View Quoted Comment Hey Jill, that’s such a great point! And your wedding is at a working cidery? How cool!

View Quoted Comment Oh wow! How unique! I’ve never heard of a sunrise wedding and that’s so cool! I love the positivity of your big day. Best wishes and stay safe!

View Quoted Comment You’re welcome! My photographer happens to be my best friend who owns a business. I gave you the same advice he gave me because I was indecisive about the late start time.

View Quoted Comment We are having a Monday wedding in June 2020 We are going for 4:30. And having dinner catered.

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You are welcome and thanks for the encouragement.

Originally our wedding was on May 29th , a Friday so our ceremony started at 6pm. We postponed our wedding to Aug. 23rd, but decided to keep the same time. Considering how hot it may be, assuming we are still able to have our outside ceremony, we prefer to have later when the sun will be less strong and there will be less glare. Unfortunately, it won't be around the sunset time we originally planned. There is a concern that it may be too late for some guests and they may leave earlier, but we are okay with that. Personally, with the pandemic situation and many people being left to schedule Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday weddings, I think people would be understanding. Also, there is the option of taking the next day off (if possible) for those who may want to stay through the end.