Hello. We've booked a lodge for our wedding and reception (same location). When we talked to the manager he mentioned it would be no problem to extend the reception to 11pm but the contract says 10pm. Some friends also went through this and found the management pulling the plugs and kicking people out at 10pm.
So, we're trying to get a change to the contract to state end time of 11pm. If that fails, would it be inappropriate to change the start time to 1 hour earlier (5pm vs 6pm)? We realize we'd have to coordinate with musicians, caterer, officiant, etc. before finalizing. Since the invitations have already been mailed and we're receiving RSVPs now, what is the appropriate way to reach our guests (wedding is September 9, 2006)? Most guests are traveling and some might have to make flight changes. Thanks so much for your help.
Idahobride
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Jul 27, 2006, 12:01 PM
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Re: [idahobride] Etiquette around wedding time change?
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Dear Idahobride,
It probably isn't a good idea to change the time at this point. If some guests have to change the times of their flights, this could be costly. Plus, they may not be able to get an earlier flight at this point.
It is best to work with the vendor. Try to get the name of the person who will be working that night so you can make sure this person knows the correct time your event will end. Talk to this person before and during the event. Sometimes problems arise when the people who are working that day do not know the verbal agreements. This should help avoid that problem.
Re: [idahobride] Etiquette around wedding time change?
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If you get the venue to agree to this amendment to the contract then bring your original contract in and have them edit and both of you sign again. Be sure to have a member of your bridal party carrying copies of all of your vendor contracts on the day of the wedding - just in case you have to call someone who may be late or refer to some verbiage in the contract. This isn't something to stress about but you should always be prepared. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Etiquette around wedding time change?
