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Post by lucyg on Sept 25, 2019 2:17:55 GMT
I’ve had a child get married. I’ve had lots of friends’ and relatives’ kids get married, too. All over California, plus in Connecticut, Texas, and Georgia. Every single one of them either had the reception immediately following in the same location, or immediately following in a nearby location. The reception got going while photos were being taken of the wedding party. You've lucked out, because this isn't how it always happens. With more couples getting married often at the venues, etc. I see it happening, but that is hard to coordinate when the ceremony and reception are at different locations. My dd got married/reception at the same location and my son will get married next year at the same location as the reception, but I never expect that to be the case, nor would I expect the bride/groom to arrange for me to be entertained if there was time in between. My dd and sil did all their pictures before the ceremony with a "first look", it worked great because they could be with their guests immediately after the ceremony, not taking pictures. I don’t think they have to entertain me. But I also don’t want them to be offended if I only attend one or the other. I’m not talking family here, but friends ... no. I don’t want to spend 12 hours or more getting ready, driving, sitting and waiting, watching, killing time for hours, then partying until the wee hours. It’s too much for me, especially if my kids/close family aren’t there with me.
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