What do we do before the wedding reception if we finish photos early?

If you can't figure out what to do for an hour with your new spouse....

(Or, just rest and relax for a few minutes.)

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The last marriage ceremony I stood up in, we did photographs earlier than AND after. We did all the separate images before the marriage ceremony (Bride/bridesmaids/her household after which the Groom/groomsmen/his household) We did the bride first, about an hour and a half of earlier than the ceremony, in order that she would be hidden in time for friends to arriving (we figured some would trickling in about 45 mins ahead) Then they did the groom. They only kept the guests that were arriving early out of the church until the photographer was carried out with his images, which used to be about 1/2 hour before the ceremony. Then, after the ceremony, we took the joint photographs, with the bride and groom, all attendants, and the households. It wasn't rushed afterward and we had a lot of time to get to the reception web site (the dinner started three hours after the ceremony time) so after portraits we went barhopping, lol :) Hope this helps you make a decision :)

A few times back I was in a marriage ceremony of my friend’s cousin. They finished their photo sessions till 4.45 p.m. and now they were thinking about how to spend the time between this session and the reception. Generally guests do not like the gap before reception. To avoid these situations they arranged some snacks and a small cocktail party in their hotel itself. All, the bride and groom and the guests as well moved back to hotel. Guests enjoyed snacks and cocktail and the newlyweds took rest till the reception started. Why do not you try it?

If you have a hotel room to go back to, do so. Relax for 45 minutes and then head down to the reception. Nobody minds waiting a little bit, some want to change or go for a cocktail. Don't worry about it.

We had extra time between our professional photos and going to the reception, so we (husband and me, and the wedding party) went to my mom's house for a break - the attendants had something to drink, there were snacks in the kitchen - and - BEST of all, my husband and I stretched out on the sofa in the living room- yes, me in my huge gown, him on the other end - and we just nestled there for a half hour; it was SO nice!

one of my friends at her wedding decided to go to mcdonalds to grab a bite to eat, because she had been so nervous earlier in the day she couldnt eat anything and was starving!

and whats wrong with going to the reception early? why is that wierd, im sure everybody will be hanging out to see you and congratulate you, and get to know your new partner.

my partner and i will be going to the reception if we finish photos earlier. our transport is via horse and carriage, so we have been offered that they guests may take rides in the carriage if they would like! so we will be taking advantage of that!