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Venue issues

ExpensivePurpleDiamonds54, 17 March, 2014 at 13:03 Posted on Planning 0 9

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Hi all, I wonder if anyone on here can give me some advice please. Me and my OH found a venue to get married in, it was a hotel which we both loved, it felt right for both of us. Over Christmas I sadly lost my dad so we haven't thought anymore about the wedding. Now I have decided that I would like to get married in the church where my dad will be and then have the reception at the hotel, the only problem being the hotel is 45 mins away. I have discussed this with my OH who thinks this is too far away whilst my friends have said they don't think it is. Can anyone give me any advice. I have looked at places more locally to the church and they are all far more expensive and no where near as nice as the hotel we found.

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Latest activity by conway13, 17 March, 2014 at 15:48

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jen-lou · 17 March, 2014 at 13:09
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I don't think it is. Look at it this way, if you have photos etc at the church as all the guests make their way over to the reception venue, start having a few drinks and then you both can make your "grand entrance" after that if that makes sense.
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ExpensivePurpleDiamonds54 · 17 March, 2014 at 13:16
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I think m other half is worried about traffic or if there is an accident it may add extra time onto the 45 min distance
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mickeyandminnie · 17 March, 2014 at 13:28
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So sorry to hear about your Dad xxx

I'm having a 50 min gap between church and reception xx
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BarcaGirl25 · 17 March, 2014 at 13:40
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Sorry about your dad.

I don't think it's too far at all. As a guest i certainly wouldn't mind
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H3LEN · 17 March, 2014 at 13:43
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Really sorry about your dad. I don't think it's too far away and if there is traffic well your guest will wait. The party won't start till you arrive. I truly think if you don't do it you will regret it, and maybe resent your husband for talking you out of it.
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lm1985 · 17 March, 2014 at 13:55
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It really is not far at all. I recently had to travel over an hour just to go for drinks at a reception and it is worth it! Guests will understand why you want that church and will be prepared to travel to it and the reception. I think it is a lovely idea and obviously means a lot to you.
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ExpensivePurpleDiamonds54 · 17 March, 2014 at 14:11
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Thank you so much everyone for all your comments I really appreciate them all xx
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Perox · 17 March, 2014 at 14:39
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I got married a few months ago, and the distance between our church and the venue was about 45 minutes - noone said how far it was, and it was quite nice having that time alone with my OH! Though, we did end up having a rather interesting driver who chatted to us the entire journey, nearly had us killed pulling out in front of a lorry and was pretty racist with some of his comments - but we'll never forget it!!!
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