Is a one hour time gap between ceremony and canapes ok?

Hi Anna

Yes a one hour time gap is certainly fine.  We can offer both the ceremony and reception at the same venue.  
Please let me know if you have any further queries.

Many Thanks

Darren

Yes it is

Hi there,

My recommendation to you would to have your ceremony at 4pm. If you plan on having both ceremony and reception in the one place the hour gap can often create an awkwardness for your guests especcialy if the venue is remote and away from any pubs, clubs or accommodation.

As you know, from attending weddings yourself I am sure, people do enjoy going to have a drink between ceremony and reception. Having the photobooth, snacks and soft drinks available is ideal. However I feel your money could be better spent on other things if you just delayed your ceremony start time by that hour.

I hope that makes sense and helps with your wedding planning.

x

Good morning Anna, At the Tuggeranong Homestead we host the ceremony, reception and all the photos. Generally ceremony is 3.00 - 3.30 - canapes start 3/4hr after ceremony and goes for two hours. We have a heritage listed property so we have lots of activities here to do during the canapes to keep guests busy, bar is open so they either buy their own drinks or put a tab on. Generally the  bar tab goes on when we go into to the historical machery shed for a homegrown/made buffet meal. The buffet meal is generally 2 1/2hrs after ceremony. This time then allows bride to take plenty of photos, may mingle with her guests before dinner and also allows for down time. Wishing you all the best for your special day 

Hello Anna,

We recently held a wedding ceremony followed by a reception with about one hour gap between the two. However, we did fill the hour with canapes and drinks so the guests were not waiting around. This worked really well and added to the wedding celebration atmosphere.

Regards,

ARCO Restaurant

Dandenong South, Victoria

Hi Anna,

How lovely to hear from you! 

We have lots of clients who have gaps between ceremony & recpetion! Most couples who are having both at the 1 x venue will either just offer drinks during the time gap or the guests will head into town to do as they please for an hour or so. We generally recommend the second option as this gives our team time to pack down the ceremony without the guests being there. Where are you planning on having your wedding?

Speak soon!

Hi Anna 

We ost both ceremonies and receptions at our venue and we have ceremonys at 3pm, this usually lasts 30 mins and then there are group photos that happen.  Once this has taken place the guests then make their way upstairs and the reception begins, guests are taken care of with canapes and drinks and then the bride and groom are announced in 1 hour later at they have had their photos taken.

This works really well as guests are peckish and need to freshen up and mingle.

Hope this helpes

Thanks 

Donna

Personnally I would push your ceremony back to 3.30pm and close the gap.  I think that is too long to ask your guests to wait around.  They expect to start and celebrate your wedding the moment you are married,not wait around for 2 hours until the bar is open.