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Wedding invite

(86 Posts)
Ysiad Tue 17-Jan-23 15:08:41

Thank you. I quite like the disco bit, strange at my age I know. I don't really like like the idea of canapés and photos for two hours before the meal. But I may have to do that.

luluaugust Tue 17-Jan-23 15:07:32

I would go to the wedding and the reception and leave early evening, we have done this twice in the last few years with no problems

crazyH Tue 17-Jan-23 15:07:24

Personally, I wouldn’t feel right, not going to the wedding ceremony. But ofcourse, it’s extremely tiring. I know - my son’s wedding!!! However, we took a room in the Hotel and went up to relax after the ceremony. And I was younger then.
So, I can understand how you feel. Difficult one …..

packagingmidlands Tue 17-Jan-23 15:04:44

You can go ton the wedding and attend the ceremony, You can leave early.

Hithere Tue 17-Jan-23 15:04:43

Of course not!

Grannybags Tue 17-Jan-23 15:04:32

I think you should go to the ceremony and breakfast as I'm sure the couple would want to have you in their photos.

Just leave early evening when it all starts to get too much

lixy Tue 17-Jan-23 15:02:51

I'd do (and have done) as GGravy says.
That way you go to the important bit, do all the socialising while the photos are happening and don't have to shout to make yourself heard above a disco!

tanith Tue 17-Jan-23 15:01:11

Why don’t you go to the wedding and the breakfast and then leave when you’ve run out of steam or don’t drink alcohol so you are then able to drive to the different venues.

SueDonim Tue 17-Jan-23 14:59:55

Can you not leave before midnight? That’s what I’d do.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 17-Jan-23 14:59:50

I would go to the ceremony, wedding breakfast and leave probably around 8/8.30pm

Ysiad Tue 17-Jan-23 14:55:31

My nephew has invited husband and me to his wedding. The ceremony is at 12.30 for 1pm and the wedding breakfast is at 4 pm followed by disco until 12. I don't think I can last that long. We are both in our mid 70's

Is it rude to go to the wedding breakfast and stay for the evening which ends at 12 midnight? Thereby missing the ceremony and the photos. Its rural and no accomodation nearby when we can have a rest without taxi there and back due to drinking and driving. All advice helpful thanks.