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mrszg2be Posted: Nov 16, 2005 06:51 PM+

mrszg2be MEMBER SINCE: 11/05 TOTAL POSTS : 557 WEDDING DATE: Jul 08, 2006

Posted: Nov 16, 2005 06:51 PM

Got a problem.....

Can you ladies give me some advice. I am getting married at The Douglaston Manor. Also my reception is at 8:00pm. It's July 8, 2005.
What are my guests going to do while I take pictures. What time should I have my ceremony? So that It can still be Daylight for my pics

thefirstlady Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:00 PM+

thefirstlady MEMBER SINCE: 8/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1819 WEDDING DATE: Aug 05, 2006

Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:00 PM

Re: Got a problem.....

What time is your CH? You should check out the sunset times for that day, I think they're on the Navy website, I'm not sure though. I think you might be alright as far as daylight, that's about mid-summer. But usually, you have a CH while you're out doing pics.

Colleen1230 Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:03 PM+

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Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:03 PM

Re: Got a problem.....

I don't know what to do with my guests either! The church starts at 5:30, and will proably run until 6:30, then the cocktail hour starts at 8. What are people going to do between 6:30 and 8:00??? I'm so stressed over this!

mrszg2be Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:17 PM+

mrszg2be MEMBER SINCE: 11/05 TOTAL POSTS : 557 WEDDING DATE: Jul 08, 2006

Posted: Nov 16, 2005 07:17 PM

Re: Got a problem.....

I see why u r the first lady thank you. The Navy website! You are on point. Thank u I will check the sunset hours for that day.

waterspout4 Posted: Nov 17, 2005 11:51 AM+

waterspout4 MEMBER SINCE: 9/04 TOTAL POSTS : 4792 WEDDING DATE: Apr 01, 2006

Posted: Nov 17, 2005 11:51 AM

Re: Got a problem.....

Some guests go back to the hotel to rest and freshen up. Some guests like to go out and hang out at a coffee shop, or bar. Remember, most of your guests haven't seen each other in a long time. (Whether they are friends or family) For OOT guests, leave areas of interest, with directions, in their OOT goodie bags.

Or, you can leave a map like that at the back of the church (or wherever you're getting married) with areas they can hang out during their down time. Have your attendants mingle with people during your receiving line to answer any questions they have. They could even have the maps in hand to give out.

MrsFelix Posted: Nov 17, 2005 12:00 PM+

MrsFelix MEMBER SINCE: 9/05 TOTAL POSTS : 2388 WEDDING DATE: Apr 30, 2006

Posted: Nov 17, 2005 12:00 PM

Re: Got a problem.....

If you're having the ceremony and reception and DM, then just give yourself enough time for the ceremony (1/2 hour - 1 hour) then another hour for photos. I would suggest that you take pictures during the cocktail hour if you are concerned about your guests. Your wedding is in the summer so the sun will just be setting around that time so you can have some great shots of the sun set in your photos, very romantic.