Super stressed... Bad move? Help!

My day is exactly the same as yours but half an hour earlier. I've had a few wobbles but we made the decision for a reason. We love the venue and it's the earliest they'll do. Don't worry, we'll be fine!

Not at all and no one will even notice, you are served first and can nip out when you have finnished and most of the room will still be eating.

Luckily there is no right and wrong with weddings as every day is very personal so don't panic.

1 hour is going to fly by and it's not going to be filled with just photos. Your ceremony is going to be 30 minutes. Once you exit from there, people are going to want to speak to you and congratulate you. You will want a drink also. This will be a minimum of 20 minutes. I can only speak personally but I never take my couples out straight after the ceremony. I always give them some family and friends time.

if you start photos at 17.30 this now gives you 30 minutes for photos. This bit will last as long as you want, depending on how many group shots you want. The more you want, the longer this will take. Rounding up people is not an easy thing to do when people want to grab a drink, use the loo etc. I advise you keep these to a minimum if you are concerned about people getting bored with them (You, H and Parents, You and Bridesmaids, H and Groomsmen etc). Maybe about 6 or 7?

Two hours is ample time for a 2 course meal though so sneaking out for your couple shots during this time would be perfect. The light will be really nice also!

I just hope daffodilwaves this is long enough ... Is it too short a time to get the group shots? I've been to weddings with 2 hour shoots ?

Luckily we will have photos being taken at the mine and the ohs mums ( that's where he is getting ready) when we are getting ready and leaving etc and one of my photographers is going to go to the venue in the morning once it's all set up to take all the detail shots ! I'm very lucky that I have 2 friends taking photos( who have done it before ) because budget was so tight ! I just hope I get the shots I want and enjoy my day... I'm so panicked that it's going to be so rushed x

Hi there, ah girl have no fear your day sounds perfect and it'll be amazing. My cousin got married at 4pm and it was a lovely schedule! I think some weddings starting earlier lose their momentum and people are often hanging around. It's only normal to worry, but sit back relax and enjoy the journey until Easter 2014.

This made me feel a little better - I'm hoping its perfectly natural for me to be freaking the hell out! x

This makes me feel a lot better!

Not at all. It does depend on how many you want though. Have you got a rough idea in mind?

Slou if it helps, your wedding is probably a wedding guests dream Xxxxx

Goldpants surprisingly it helps!

Daffodil waves - I have about 10 I think? Lol x I have to sides to my family you see x

Hi there!!

My tog said 30 minutes is usually enough for the pics of the couple, so another 30 minutes for pics with the guests should do!!

I also saw you are having a late finish, so it should be all fine!

Worst comes to worst, I've been to 2 weddings where they took time after the meal for pics they didn't manage to do beforehand. I thought was a great idea as by them the guests could not complain about waiting for food anymore and the welcome drinks didn't drag too much.

I think you're fine!

x

Two hours is way more time than you need for a two course meal so you will have plenty of space to catch up time then and take additional photos. I'd even be tempted to push the meal out half an hour.

I'm glad your all putting my mind at ease now !!! X

I also agree to keep your group photos to a minimum. Although it looks like you have an hour for photos, by the time people congratulate you and get their drink, you are already 20 mins in! but theres still plenty of time for group photos.

Also make sure your photographer sticks around at dinner. I always use that opportunity to nip away, get some food and download the photos I already have and be back in time for the speeches. Maybe check what time sunset is on that day to make sure your photographer is around at that time ?

They will be eating as she is my brothers godmum and the other lady is a friend of mine x

How many guests have you got? I very much doubt 2 courses will take 2 hours...have you checked that with your caterers? If I was you I would only account for 1.5 hrs so start meal at 18.30 ...unless you have hundreds of guests x

This. It all looks great to me.

We are getting married at 2pm as this is the only slot they had. We would have much preferred to get married later on.

I have 120 guests . We wanted to allow enough time for the meal as it's the only chance I'll get to probably walk around and see everyone ! I've already cut half hour off from what venue said x I won't be changing timings as iv done my order of service printed out now x

My wedding is even later than yours at 5pm! we have a 1am finish ... I am worried it will fly by .... no formal midtown meal for us though! I figured we would grab extra photos as and when ...

Princess stephy - do you mind me asking why you went for a later wedding x

Not at all. firstly its because OH cant bare formality and does not want a sitdown meal etc. In his view, weddings tend to drag on too long all day with lots of dead time for guests waitng for something to happen, he does not like the idea of seating plans, sitting down to eat for two hours. He wanted a day of booze, food and partying that flows without dead time ... I dont fully agree with his reasoning, but was happy to compromise as it makes our wedding a bit different, and very us. I get my spa morning, its an evening theme with glam evening wear dress code (not strict so not tuxes), OH gets his food choices (random - mini fish and chips, mini burgers, hot dogs, kebabs and wedges!), less young children are coming due to the timing/theme of the day and is so much cheaper...

We have a posh venue where packages are around £140 a head minimum so with our 120 guests would be looking at about 16.5k. we are paying 6k and getting exactly what we want .... our day kind of loosely looks like:

10am - spa morning with the girls - treatments etc

1pm - light lunch

2.30pm - start getting ready

4.30pm - guests arrive, tea, coffee and mini cup cakes/cookies served

5pm - ceremony

5.30/5.45pm - drinks reception with canapes and a few group shots taken (the rest is reportage)

7.15pm - short speeches, cake cutting, first dance then party time (maybe sneak for a few couple shots)

7.45pm to 8.45pm - bowl food served

11.30pm - late night munches bacon and egg sandwiches

1am bedtime!

It might not be for everyone as it may seem short, but the morning is part of my day .... my OH is golfing in the morning with his mates .... i cant wait and wish it would hurry up and be 2015!

xx

Princess stephy it's sounds perfect ! I may consider some pampering in the morning but I want to start getting ready 4 hours before lol x