how long is it okay to leave guests while having photos?
Hi. I'm getting married on my future in laws property. And I was wondering how long is okay to leave guests while we go away to take photos? It's possibly an hour round trip just to get to and from a location to have photos done.
Question Asked: 24/02/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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Hi there,
If your ceremony and reception are at the same venue or in close proximity then we usually suggest that 2 hours at most. By the time the guests move from one location to the next and catch up with each other this usually fills most of the time. We always suggest having activities or something around to entertain guests during this time, and even recommend drinks and nibbles. If you are having live entertainment at your reception, they may be able to offer a pre reception service. Given that you are having your reception on a property, giant yard games are a fantastic idea!
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Hi there,
It's really preferable not to leave your guests without an organised plan for this time. As I'm sure you've also thought about the fact that guests also invest quite alot of money, time and planning in attending a wedding.
This is precisely why we, as part of our Short & Sweet Weddings, created the mini-reception, which we often provide as the gap-fill to the time you're describing. We provide drinks and nibbles if you'd like them, we play music (of choice), keep your guests happy, and most importantly together and socialising.
If you leave guests without a gap-fill, they will separate and a very important opportunity in your day, where they can mingle and spend time together, and also get to know each other in a non-structured setting, can be lost.
Hope this helps, and if we can help with a mini-reception please let us know. Good luck!
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Hi and congratulations on the upcoming wedding.
Some weddings leave photos for approximately 1.5-2 hours depending on location and venue. 1 hour is reasonable and if you are worried they may get restless then have some nibbles/drinks or games for them to particpate in while you are having photos done.
Most guests understand the photo shoot component but in a nut shell 1 hour as hyuou have suggested will go very quickly and this shoudl be no problem for the attendees.
Congratulations and I hoep thsi helps ease your concerns.
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