Too early?

I personally dont care for day weddings, and that does seem early even for a morning wedding. That would require that your guests get up extra early... and you wont even be able to sleep!

Why so early? Normally if you have a ceremony in the afternoon and the reception right after, you can get more people to see you get married by wording your invites something like "Ceremony at 2pm with the reception to follow right after"

How about eleven like the royal wedding? Lol, they did just fine and they had a lot of pomp and circumstance that day.

Nothing wrong with a morning wedding. You'll have to get up early, but then you'll get done early and have more time for just you and your husband. I don't think it should influence the guests that you really care about showing up.

I think I would hate having to get up super early for hair and makeup! Remember you'll need time to get dressed, hair, makeup, pictures, getting to the ceremony, etc. You'll have to get up at 6 or 7. Yuck!

Wow, 10:30am!!!! That is super early! Why so early? I think my 2pm wedding it too early as I wanted to sleep in more and party later! I was able to compromise from 5pm to 2pm!

Wow, 10:30am!!!! That is super early! Why so early? I think my 2pm wedding it too early as I wanted to sleep in more and party later! I was able to compromise from 5pm to 2pm!

Hollywoll pretty much answered exactly what I am feeling.

I like mornings, so does FH. I want us time, for the rest of the day.

We aren't having alcohol, so that isn't a problem. (SIL mentioned that one)

I don't think the getting up early to get my hair done will be a problem, i am pretty sure the lady I want is up early every day.

Lol. I don't 'party' much, I don't stay up late, and I get grouchy if I do. Most of my guests aren't the partying type either.

It is mostly our families, and a couple friends

You gotta think about pictures too... but you have plenty of time to plan. It is so far away for you. Remember you might feel this way now, but think of the guests and if you have anyone traveling for your wedding. An afternoon wedding is a bit better because it gives you a lot of time to relax and get ready.

I'm doing a morning wedding and a lunch reception. The ceremony will probably start at 11:30. Just try to get as much done the night before, so you're not totally scrambling in the morning. And make sure that your hair and MUA can get to you early. If you do your mani/pedi the night before, and lay out everything so it's right there, it shouldn't be a problem.

Who really has to get up "early" for a wedding that would be at 10? I mean even if it takes you 2 hours to get ready (and if it does you need to simplify your beauty routine or be less ugly -jk) then its only 8 am. I get u at 7:30 every morning and I am a night owl!

I plan on having a lot done the night before.

LOL. I love you Sass.

I think the reasons you gave can easily be justified for an afternoon wedding as well. (You like mornings - you'll be up anyway, right? You'll have plenty of YOU time on your honeymoon. You aren't having alcohol - a wedding in the evening doesn't mandate alcohol. The lady you want will probably be up early anyway? You certainly wouldn't be keeping her up late past her bed time if you do a 1 p.m. wedding).

Just observations.

I do know that a couple of morning wedding brides have been able to save money. I just would also consider any guests you have that are not morning people, or would require an extra day off of work to travel or spend extra money to be able to attend early. Not trying to advocate against you, just offering considerations

Unless your set on 10:30 I would go for 11. I would be scared people would be late if it is at 10:30 just because it is kind of an odd time for a wedding. If you want it earlier in the day, then by all means go for it!

I could live with eleven

Or, even better, put ten thirty on the invites, and actually start at eleven. (My mom is notorious for being late)

We're starting our ceremony at 9:45 am and people have complained...

All I have to say to them is that we picked a 12-5pm reception AND a venue further away so that all of them could fricken come. If they have a problem with it, they don't have to come and we could save some money. We're giving them free food and alcohol, they should just deal with it.

As the bride, however... let me tell you, it's been a bit of a pain to plan my morning schedule. I'm pretty laid back, have a pretty easy dress to put on and am getting my nails done the day before and I'm still going to have to get up at 6am. (A lot of people think I need to get up earlier but I refuse... I'd rather not have bags under my eyes then not have a single hair out of place. ) Anyway, don't worry about your guests - if they love you, they'll be there (and hopefully shut up about the early hr) - just think about whether you want to be up early!

And we're planning our rehearsal dinner to start at 6 so we can be in bed!

II vote for 11. I've seen plenty of morning weddings at 11.

Think about what time you are going to have to get up and get ready for a 10am wedding. What time will you have to have your hair and make up done? Were you planning on doing photos before the ceremony?

These are just some things to think about and also consider your bridal party as well and what time they will be waking up for your big day.

FYI... here's my day of schedule...

6 - Wake Up, Get Dressed (No shower) and Eat Breakfast

6:25 - Drive to hair salon

6:30 - Hair!

7:55 - Leave hair salon

8 - Snack (I get cranky if I don't eat enough )

8:15 - Make Up and Get Dressed

9 - Photos with the bridesmaids and parents

9:30 - Leave for the church

9:45 - Ceremony starts

10:15 - Ceremony Over, Receiving Line (hopefully they'll move fast!), Group Pic, Leaving with Bubbles, Etc.

11 - Hopefully everyone will be on their way to the reception and we'll be off to have pics taken during cocktail hour (the reception is an hour away)

I'd say 10 is too early for my liking but 10:30 or 11 would be fine. Is your reception right after? If you have the wedding at 11am it could be over by 11:30 - just in time for a lunch or brunch reception.