I have searched and read the posts on receptions being held on or after dinner time and the etiquette regarding meals being served. However, most of these other weddings start around 7pm. My fiance and I are having a summer night wedding. We are planning to hold the ceremony as sun sets during August. We looked up the time and the sun begins to set around 8pm. That being said, we would probably be holding the ceremony from 8 until 9 and arrive at the wedding site around 9:30. I feel that if guests aren't even expected to arrive at the ceremony until 8 that having a dinner around 10 is too late. I thought that perhaps having bruschetta bars and tons of heavier finger food would be more appropriate.
So, is it rude to not serve dinner when the reception is so late at night? In fact, is it rude to even have such a late night wedding?
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Re: [acallington] Serving Dinner at Late Night Wedding
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Dear Acallington,
Your food selection is fine. In fact, you could even have only desserts and hot beverages if you wanted a shorter reception. But, many really would want some sort of alcohol for an evening affair.
No, it really isn't rude to host your reception this late during the summer if it is held on a Saturday when most don't return to work the next day. We tend to stay up later during the warmer weather. But, some of your older guests may attend only the wedding due to the time.
Serving Dinner at Late Night Wedding
