Hi

We are getting married at 11.00 at the registry office. We are only having 12 guests to the actual wedding, so there will be 14 in total. The reception starts at 2 at St Paul's, which is when the other guests will arrive.

Can't change the times, as invites are out and I don't want to start a reception earlier than 2 anyway.

So my problem is.... what do we do from 11.30 to approx 1.30? We will have some photos taken, but that is not going to take 2 hours!!

I have thought of hiring a limo - or a rather large hummer! - for a drive around to somewhere out of town for photos, but I'm not too sure that this isn't just a bit naff - plus expensive.

I have to keep everyone, especially myself, away from a bar as I cannot get hammered before the guests arrive!!

Does anyone have any ideas????

I think having photos out of town is a good idea get a quote for the limo and go from there.Couldnt you have arrival drinks at St Pauls but have a fruit punch instead?That way everyone can mingle and chat until the others arrive.I have a similar problem.I get married at 11.30 sheffield reg also.The ceremony takes about 30 mins.I am having photos in the winter gardens and also near the fountains and then off to the venue 30mins away.I am hoping my 40 day guests dont get bored after the wedding breakfast as my eve reception and other guests dont arrive til 6pm!!!

How do!

Me and the gf get married in May next year and I need to book somewhere to stay after the reception (dont want to return home) and then we can head off on our honeymoon the following day.

We are getting wed at Whirlowbrook Hall. Anyone know any REALLY nice places near by?

Thanks

Dunno how nearby you want - but from Eccy Rd you could get a taxi into yown and stay at the new Leopold Hotel - that's really nice!

I Think That Any Wedding Venue Worth Its Salt Should Have Already Looked At The Whole Day And Spotted The Areas Of Concern And Where They Fit Into The Proceedings. If They Have Not They Are Not Doing Their Job Properly. A Wedding Day Is About Creating A Wonderful Series Of Events Giving Fantastic Individual Memories. Many Wedding / Function Planners Are Not Even There On The Big Day. When I Plan A Wedding Thats My Job And I Have Loads Of Options .lean On The Venue Is My Advice .

How do!

Me and the gf get married in May next year and I need to book somewhere to stay after the reception (dont want to return home) and then we can head off on our honeymoon the following day.

We are getting wed at Whirlowbrook Hall. Anyone know any REALLY nice places near by?

Thanks


We are staying at the Norfolk Arms on Ringinglow road which is not too far from Whirlowbrook Hall. It is costing us £120 for the best room in the house with roll top bath and dual aspect windows overlooking beautiful scenery. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment but has kept all the charm of the grade II listed building. We went to look at the Leopold Hotel and although we found it very nice, we thought it lacked the character that the Norfolk Arms has.

See: http://www.norfolkarms.com/

I have a similar problem. I am getting married next year in the Botanical Gardens and quite a few people will be coming. However, I don't plan on all these people coming to the sit down meal as it will cost a fortune. But I do want them at the evening reception. As they will be in two separate venues and its my choice to have them there, its not the venues fault! Can I invite people to the ceremony and reception in the evening whilst leaving them out of the meal! As we are getting married in the Botanical Gardens its a free for all really and lots of people will be coming to watch so its not like I can just purely invite people to the wedding reception as I know they have every intention of coming to the ceremony!! I know a solution to this would just be to have a later wedding and have a buffet at the reception, but I have had my heart set on the traditional meal with all the speeches.

Does anyone have any ideas of how to work this?

Sorry to hijack the thread!!!

I Think That Any Wedding Venue Worth Its Salt Should Have Already Looked At The Whole Day And Spotted The Areas Of Concern And Where They Fit Into The Proceedings. If They Have Not They Are Not Doing Their Job Properly. A Wedding Day Is About Creating A Wonderful Series Of Events Giving Fantastic Individual Memories. Many Wedding / Function Planners Are Not Even There On The Big Day. When I Plan A Wedding Thats My Job And I Have Loads Of Options .lean On The Venue Is My Advice .

This problem is nothing to do with St Paul's. I booked the registry office and they could only do a wedding at 11. I don't want a big wedding and don't want to spend any money on it so didn't ever consider holding it anywhere other than the registry office. I then went and booked the Reception and I, and my boyfriend, decided that we wanted that to start at 2. The events co-ordinator at St. Paul's has questionned what we intend to do in between the wedding and the reception, and I have told them not to worry about it. It's my wedding day and I don't want someone organising what we do to the last second.

St Paul's are doing their job properly, and well. This problem is created by us and the only way around it would have been to have a later wedding. This would have meant having it somewhere other than the registry office and I am not prepared to fork out for it!!

I appreciate that you are trying to help, but your post seems to be more concerned with slagging off another venue in order to promote your own. However, if you do have some examples of A Wonderful Series Of Events Giving Fantastic Individual Memories that would take up 2 hours - please do share!

Waddy thanks for your reply. I'm sure we could go to St Paul's for fruit punch but I will be so anxious and nervous that i won't be able to pull myself away from the bar!! I think if, like you, I had 40 guests at the actual wedding, I'd be happy that they could amuse themselves, but I only have 14. I think we will go with the limo. I've got a quote and they are cheaper than I thought - though I do always fear the worst! My mother will not be amused though! But hey! It's our special day. We would NEVER dream of hiring a limo for any occassion so...... what the h**l!!

I am having a limo to take me and all the bridesmaids to our wedding venue. What's wrong with having a limo on your wedding day? I think it would be a really lovely idea and you would be able to get excellent photos from a more scenic location. Don't worry what other people will think, it's your day after all.

We are using www.americanpielimos.co.uk who were the cheapest for what I wanted.

You have your limo it will be a great laugh even your mil 2b will get into it .Your guests will remember it forever and it's so different to do this for all your day guests.My lot would love it!!Choose some nice places on route for photo's .Good choice.
Bluwater bob not everyone can afford or want a planner.
Faloola thats a hard one.I am having my day guests only to the ceremony and meal and then other guests to join us in the evening could you not do the same?If you really want everyone there at the ceremony but not the meal, have day invites for your day guests and send evening invites to your other guests but ask them if they would like to see the ceremony to come along.I am sure if you explain that you can't accomodate everyone for the meal due to venue numbers etc they will understand.

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[QUOTE=Claret;3272599]This problem is nothing to do with St Paul's. I booked the registry office and they could only do a wedding at 11. I don't want a big wedding and don't want to spend any money on it so didn't ever consider holding it anywhere other than the registry office. I then went and booked the Reception and I, and my boyfriend, decided that we wanted that to start at 2. The events co-ordinator at St. Paul's has questionned what we intend to do in between the wedding and the reception, and I have told them not to worry about it. It's my wedding day and I don't want someone organising what we do to the last second.

St Paul's are doing their job properly, and well. This problem is created by us and the only way around it would have been to have a later wedding. This would have meant having it somewhere other than the registry office and I am not prepared to fork out for it!!

I appreciate that you are trying to help, but your post seems to be more concerned with slagging off another venue in order to promote your own. However, if you do have some examples of A Wonderful Series Of Events Giving Fantastic Individual Memories that would take up 2 hours - please do share!

I dont think that bluewaterbob was having a go at the venue. I think they were just pointing out that a venue should provide the answers (to some extent) for your question.

there are lots of things to do - and to be honest i think you will find that photos take longer than you think - so a quick drink at the venue could be all you need. then you have time to mingle with your guests and chat to everyone. This was the only thing i didnt get chance to do on my big day and i do regret it.

HTH x

Thanks for all the suggestions. I need to have a think......!

Check out The Maynard, Whirlowbrooks sister business, in the middle of a refurbishment. I had lunch there today, got the tour, and wet paint on my hand bag!

Wow, that place is amazing.

Have you looked at the Rutland Hotel Bridal suite?? It is pretty amazing!! Especially the double jacuzzi bath with tv!! Not that you would want to watch TV in a double Jacuzzi on your wedding night!!

I am getting married at Whirlowbrook Hall in August and we went to look at rooms in the Beauchief and the Kenwood. We decided to book the Kenwood and they have done us a great offer for their Lakeside view room. The rooms at the Beauchief i thought were quite basic.

If it helps, I am a close up magician & have worked at many wedding up & down the country. Take a look at my website & see if it is what you are looking for.

Russ
www.smartmagic.co.uk

As you havent put the date of the wedding (quite rightly) I can search for you, but maybe have a look to see whats going on int he city centre that day and see if you can hijack it

http://www.eventsheffield.co.uk/search/

good luck

I have a similar problem. I am getting married next year in the Botanical Gardens and quite a few people will be coming. However, I don't plan on all these people coming to the sit down meal as it will cost a fortune. But I do want them at the evening reception. As they will be in two separate venues and its my choice to have them there, its not the venues fault! Can I invite people to the ceremony and reception in the evening whilst leaving them out of the meal! As we are getting married in the Botanical Gardens its a free for all really and lots of people will be coming to watch so its not like I can just purely invite people to the wedding reception as I know they have every intention of coming to the ceremony!! I know a solution to this would just be to have a later wedding and have a buffet at the reception, but I have had my heart set on the traditional meal with all the speeches.

Does anyone have any ideas of how to work this?

Sorry to hijack the thread!!!

I completely understand - we're doing pretty much the same thing, everyone welcome to church and evening but limited for sit-down meal.
What I'm doing is to send invites to the evening and put on them about the wedding service, what time and where, so then they know about it and can decide what to do. I think people understand about the costs and everything.
Suggest some great places for lunch? Also, fingers crossed for a nice day as then people can stay and enjoy the gardens and maybe have lunch at the cafe there. Also, suggest the Loch Fyne restaurant on Glossop Road or somewhere on Eccy Road for ceremony/evening guests. When my friends got married in Nottingham two years ago, they did exactly the same and even people who had travelled from Cambridge turned up for the ceremony, went to have lunch and came back for the evening and had no problem with that.

Hope it goes well for you!!! xxx

We had a champagne reception at Bar HaHa which is just over the way from the town hall. We had 30 and it cost us £200 for the champagne and some food so for 12 it would be a lot less. It was lovely it made the day so much more relaxed which was what we wanted. PM me if you want to know anything else x