Reception time too late?

[mariapicardikenyon]

Here's my dilemma: we're hoping to have our reception in the American Pavilion but we've been advised that the earliest reception can begin about 9:30. We do plan on a cocktail hour with plenty of food in Italy during illuminations. Do you think dinner will be too late? I'm so confused! All feedback is appreciated.

 

[andeesings]

If you've got loads of food during an illuminations cocktail hour and you don't have loads and loads of kids at your reception I don't think 930 is too late. But you are the one who knows your guests! Here in NY some events start that late for sure.

 

[mariapicardikenyon]

If you've got loads of food during an illuminations cocktail hour and you don't have loads and loads of kids at your reception I don't think 930 is too late. But you are the one who knows your guests! Here in NY some events start that late for sure.

Thanks Andeesings. I guess it is what it is. Hopefully they'll have a great time.

 

[andeesings]

Thanks Andeesings. I guess it is what it is. Hopefully they'll have a great time.

It's Disney, fireworks, and the American Adventure Rotunda!!!! That's my favorite location for sure.... And honestly how can you NOT have a great time with a fireworks cocktail hour??? They'll LOVE it. What time is your ceremony maybe people can sneak in a quick bite afterwards if they're hungry?

 

[CADisneyMom]

We're planning only a dessert reception (if they allow it) for my daughter's wedding since her wedding won't even be until like 9:30 or 10:00 at night. We're just going to tell guests that dinner is on their own. We may have some hors devours (sp?) though if we have a minimum for food expenditure.

 

[sambycat]

not sure of timing if you are having wedding/cocktail hour(illuminations)/dinner (at or after 930pm). so right from illuminations to dinner/reception? my only thought is that people will be hungry during and up through illuminations and/or then not be hungry for a dinner after desert after 930?