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Just Said Yes September 2020

To after party or not to after party?

Shaquana, on July 20, 2019 at 8:07 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 11

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My husband and I are renewing our vows Sept 2020. We are planning an early afternoon ceremony followed by cocktail hour and a reception, ending at 5pm. We decided on a early wedding since it is on a Sunday (which is our actual wedding anniversary) I am considering hosting an after party from 6-9 for guests that want to continue the party. If our event was on a Saturday it would be a no brainer but I’m conflicted since it is on a Sunday! Thoughts?

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Jessica · on July 20, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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I think it’s a great idea. People who want to get home earlier can, and those who want will stay. I don’t think 9pm is too late on a Sunday, but I guess it depends on how far I’m traveling too. What are you thinking for location/food? Would you be expecting everyone to get dinner on their own between reception and after party?
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Erin · on July 20, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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I’m planning to get married on a Sunday or a Monday. Either way, I plan on having an after party because I want to have a nice, long, amazing day and so many venues charge for extra hours xD.
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Just Said Yes September 2020
Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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The afterparty will be local in Brooklyn, NY where most of our guests live. We are having a massive cocktail hour that starts at 12 and includes, pasta stations with 6 options, 9 passed hors d'oeuvres, cheese and fruit, crudités, salads, roasted potatoes and paella. Then sit down meal, followed by a dessert bar. All of this ending at 5pm. I did not surmise that guests would be super hungry for dinner by 6/7pm. I was not going to offer anything for dinner at the afterparty since I figured some guests would stay for an hr or so at the after party then head home. It is something to think about. Maybe I can have a food truck at the end of the night. Thanks!
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Just Said Yes September 2020
Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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LOVE!!! I agree. Extend it with those that want to party!
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Melle · on July 20, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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That's a good idea. I had a Saturday wedding that ended around 11p and some people even felt like that was ok for an after party even aha so trust me, people are down to partay
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Just Said Yes September 2020
Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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The afterparty will be local in Brooklyn, NY where most of our guests live. We are having a massive cocktail hour that starts at 12 and includes, pasta stations with 6 options, 9 passed hors d'oeuvres, cheese and fruit, crudités, salads, roasted potatoes and paella. Then sit down meal, followed by a dessert bar. All of this ending at 5pm. I did not surmise that guests would be super hungry for dinner by 6/7pm. I was not going to offer anything for dinner at the afterparty since I figured some guests would stay for an hr or so at the after party then head home. It is something to think about. Maybe I can have a food truck at the end of the night. Thanks!
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Just Said Yes September 2020
Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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Thank you!!!
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Cyndy · on July 20, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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I think you should do it. If people want to leave they can but many will stay and celebrate with you
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Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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Thank you, Cyndy!!
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Jessica · on July 20, 2019 at 10:52 PM
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Sounds like you definitely have food covered! A food truck could be fun if you think enough people would stick around until 8/9 pm, but I would definitely be stuffed with all that!
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Shaquana · on July 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM
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I agree! Thanks, Jessica!
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