my friend is getting married next fall and has asked me to be her maid of honor. She plans to wed in a different location that is 5 hours away from her family and friends. She wants her wedding to be in the morning at 10:30 a.m. and wants her reception to be at night at 8 p.m. this leaves about 10 hours in between the wedding and reception. I have spoke with several of the other members of the bridal party and they all think this is a bad idea since no guests know the area and are going to be stuck waiting in a parking lot somewhere. (The wedding is in a VERY large city, and most guests will not know their way around) AND not to mention we have to wear our bridesmaid attire all day long. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do with this situation? She says the guests should just wait somewhere until the reception. But most guests are going to be driving in that day and will not rent a hotel room. Should I try to talk her into changing her plans or just do what she wants? PLEASE HELP!!!
First of all, yikes! This is a recipe for disaster. The poor guests. Plus, more than likely the bride will lose some of her guests to fatigue before the reception. Unfortunately though, it is her wedding and she is primarily responsible for the planning of it. However, a lot can happen before next fall.
Perhaps you could encourage her to read just one wedding planning book. Any of them would suggest planning the wedding and reception, if on the same day, close to the same time. If she won't hear of it, please suggest that she provides some sort of entertainment or a hospitality suite at a near-by hotel for her guests while they wait.
As for all of the bridesmaids wearing their dresses all day... I feel for you. Hopefully, the dresses will be at least halfway comfortable.
wedding reception HOURS apart in diff. location
PLEASE HELP!!!
