Two hours gap between the wedding ceremony and the reception.. is this acceptable?

Question Asked: 6/02/2017

Wedding Date: 2/02/2019

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Riverside Oaks Golf Resort

(25) · Cattai, Blue Mountains/Penrith

Posted: 2/11/2017

A two hour gap is completely acceptable between Ceremony and Reception, however I wouldnt go any longer. In saying this it also depends on how far away the Ceremony and Reception are from each other or if they are at the same location.

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The Belongil

(5) · Byron Bay

Posted: 18/09/2017

It really depends if you have somewhere for your guests to go to. 

Yarra Yarra Golf Club

(10) · Melbourne

Posted: 22/08/2017

Hi There

This should be the maximum time - 1.5 -2 hours.

Yes this is very normal for lots of ceremonies, this gives you time for photos with family and friends and time for your guest to have canapés and drinks before reception. 

Centennial Homestead

(32) · Centennial Park, Sydney

Posted: 19/08/2017

YES - but give your guests some options between this time should they not want to return home.

Hawkesbury Function Centre

(20) · Londonderry, Penrith/Blue Mountains

Posted: 4/08/2017

Yes this is very normal for lots of ceremonies, this gives you time for photos with family and friends and time for your guest to have canapés and drinks before reception. 

The Australian Golf Club

(3) · Sydney and Surrounding Suburbs

Posted: 28/07/2017

This should be the maximum time - 2 hours. Anything longer becomes unconfortable for guests and sometimes they are at a loss of where to go and go to the Venues earlier than permitted. This can cause some embarressment.

Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough

(61) · Scarborough

Posted: 17/05/2017

Yes this is normal, after your ceremony you usually have family photos and then the photographer takes you away for photos which can take a couple of hours.
Midginbil Eco Resort

(20) · Far North Coast / Byron Bay / Lismore / Hinterland

Posted: 16/05/2017

too long IMO, its a hard time to fill, one hour is plenty to get the photos done, your guests will be missing you and getting bored.

Valla Beach Resort

(4) · Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast and Surrounds

Posted: 9/05/2017

Yes. Ceremony allow 1 to 1.5 hour, 1 hour for photos maybe a bit more.

Somersby Gardens Estate

(22) · All NSW Based in Central Coast

Posted: 18/04/2017

Yes that is sensible provided provision is made for your guests either with games and/or canapes and refreshments. We request your photographer attend the Estate prior to your wedding to ensure they are familiar with the locations and do not waste time wondering where to do the best shots.

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