Wedding Ceremony And Reception In Same Place. Depending on the logistics of your wedding reception, cocktail hour typically begins immediately following the ceremony (if the ceremony and reception are held at the same venue), or about 30 minutes later (if there’s travel involved). If you do the ceremony at the same place as the reception, usually the guests don't have anywhere to go (if you guys are out doing photos) and the venue might need tables moved and things set up and usually the guests will want appetizers or something to munch on.
Before embarking on your search, have a rough idea what style of venue you're after, how many guests will attend, and your estimated budget. Typically the bride's father welcomes everyone to the wedding reception and thanks them for coming. This is a good job for groomsmen and ushers.
Can your wedding ceremony and reception be in the same place?
*please note that mchale’s wedding package is a standard 5 hour event; For this reason, providing them with a wedding reception timeline is a must. If you're planning on having your ceremony and reception in the same place, you're doing a great thing for guests, since there will be no gap between the vows and cocktail hour. Cocktail hour is the kickoff to the reception and should last at least an hour.