My Mum's not around and most of my gf's are busy marrieds and I don't want to bother them with trivial stuff, so hoping MN can help!
We are having an evening wedding in winter time (civil ceremony all in one venue - small stately home / country hotel type venue) and I'm worried in case the party part needs more entertainment or "stuff".
Timings so far:
5pm get married
5.30 - 6.30pm drinks reception with Christmassy swing band
6.30pm - 9pm 3 course dinner, speeches, port & cheese
9-12 DJ
Formal photos are all being done before so no need to use the drinks reception time for that.
For 9-12pm, there is a lounge bar, and another lounge room with a fireplace as well as the room with dance floor and DJ. So I imagine guests will choose to dance or sit and chat. Most guests will be young - aged 20-40 - and only a small handful of older relatives. No young children.
My question is, does the last 3 hours seem a bit dull / long and is there anything else you think we should include such as activities / entertainment for that part of the evening? We did think about squeezing in another live band as well but thought it might be too much of a stretch (financially and timings wise).
People have suggested a photo booth but I'm not sure, and we can't afford fireworks although that would have been great. There will be a signing book for people to do - not that exciting - but not sure if we need anything else so it doesn't fizzle out....! Btw I suggested casino table in one of the lounge rooms but DP wasn't keen.
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Does our wedding need more entertainment?
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yesthatsme1988 · 05/06/2018 18:52
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