what time is your favourite for a wedding ceremony

Hi,

There are so many factors that determine the time of your Ceremony. I don't mind with my couples as I only do 1 Ceremony per day but things you do have to consider - Venue, getting ready, travel time for guests, weather conditions and photographs.

The time is totally up to you and your fiance together with the availability of the venue.

Good Luck,

Marina 

3 pm is almost always the best time for a wedding.

I have presented ceremonies at different times but mostly mid to late afternoons seems to be the most common possibly because the morning gives time for the bride, her party and family to gather and prepare for the big day ahead.  The time can also depend on the time of year/season and possible weather conditions for an outdoor venue photos following the ceremony.  If the ceremony is to be indoors these considerations would not be necessary unless it also involves some outdoor photos as well.  Your wedding day is a special and memorable one for you both, and therefore whatever feels right for you and your fiance is best.

Depending on the season summer mornings and later afternoon so out of the midday heat

sunsets are usually amazing as well   Spring and autumn are beautiful times and generally any time of the day. Winter mid morning or early afternoon as it gets dark earlier so the light for photography is not so good 

It is entirely up to you what time you want to get marrtied, just remember the Celebrant is supplying you with their service.

Cheers

Lothar

My favourite time for a wedding depends on three variables:

* the time of year

* the loacation - whether it is outside or inside a reception venue

* the season - if it's mid summer, a perfect time would be late afternoon or early evening; if it's cooler weather, then about 12pm followed by afternoon reception or 4.30pm followed by evening reception.

Most brides get married at 3pm going along with the tradition, and it does allow time for lunch beforehand which is really necessary even if the bridal party don't feel peckish, at least some small sandwiches are a good idea. But if you aren't having a professional photographer or a big bridal party a 4pm wedding is often better. Even 5pm is fine for a small wedding without a photographer, depending on the time of year, but especially during summer.  Lots of brides prefer a later timed wedding so they can have some sunset photographs. That's why the later timed weddings are my favourite. Just love a sunset!

There are all sorts of things at play when you decide what time you will marry - what time of year, indoors or out, a formal or informal celebration, your plans for photographs, the venue's requirements... the list goes on and on. In summer, you need to keep in mind that it can be very hot in the middle of the day, so perhaps consider late morning or late afternoon (but always, always, always have a good Plan B in case it's an absolute stinker of a day, or it's bucketing down).  If you're having a relaxed, informal wedding - then think about holding the ceremony just before lunch or dinner so you can enjoy the post ceremony high (complete with champagne!) before settling in for lunch or dinner. 

My favourite time is the one YOU want! I've had plenty at 10 in the morning and 3pm in the afternoon, even three at 6pm!

Maybe the question should be what is the most popular time, then you'd get 3:30pm from me, I'll finish the ceremony filled with laughs and loads of joy at about 4, leaving you and your guests plenty of time to PAR-TAY the night away and that's what it's all about, having fun and enjoying the experience that your wedding day will bring!

Cheers for now!

Adam Straney

The Master of 'Ceremony'

Not an easy question as I like dawn ceremonies.  The new sun brightening and warming the couple as well as family and friends.   The most popular time appears to me to be mid afternoon so photos can then be taken an moving smoothly in the reception.   Sometimes, depending on the location (beach, park, hill top) the best time is with the setting sun.