What time is too late to start a ceremony?

[*Future Mrs. Owen*]

Hello all my bride buddies!

I am having a little trouble deciding on what time to start my wedding ceremony. Right now we have it set at 6:30..which is okay, but, I have been going back and forth between 6:30 and 7:00 for awhile now. I want an evening wedding, and I don't want it to be TOO hot since the wedding is outdoors. I live in Oklahoma, so you never know from day to day what the weather will be like..but it's usually around 90 degrees or so in the beginning part of June. I would LOOOVE to have a sunset wedding, but seeing as how the sun doesn't set here in June until about 8:45...that is out of the question. Also, the reception is at the same location as the ceremony, so the guests will only have to walk literally a few feet to the banquet hall when the ceremony is over. Another thing is that we are doing a buffet style dinner...so of course I don't want the guests to be starving, but my fiance and I are wanting a REALLY short ceremony..short, sweet, and to the point. We are going to have all ourguests begin getting their food and eating while we are taking our pics after the ceremony, so they won't have to wait on us.
So everyone...I need some opinions! Is 7:00 too late to start a wedding ceremony w/ a buffet style dinner? I know it's not like there is much difference between 6:30 and 7:00, lol..but I just can't decide what to do!

Thanks in advance!!

[FutureMrs.Lestician87]

I don't think it's too late at all.I've gone to weddings that started at 8.They had candles and what not and it was so beautiful.Afterwards at the reception,they also had a buffet style dinner and the guests didn't seem to mind.So,it's you and FH's special day.Do what you two want.

[WebLady]

The latest wedding I have been to started at 8pm with the reception going on till midnight.

I think starting at 7 or 8pm is fine and a buffet dinner reception is fine too

[gwenshack]

I think it's on the late-ish side, yes, and I wouldn't do later than that, but I think it's ok. It's not like the guests wouldn't be aware of their own habits and what not. If they aren't late eaters they can have a snack before they go!

[Ninedays9]

I don't think it's too late. If people know they won't be eating til the reception, they'll probably eat a late lunch if they're used to eating dinner earlier.

My officiant did a wedding where the couple had their ceremony at midnight. I think they had the reception first. It's a different situation (having the reception first and having it be that late), but this post made me think of that.

[melissa1031]

I don't think 7:30 or 8:00 is to late.I think anythink after 8:00 would be to late though.

[*Future Mrs. Owen*]

Thank you everyone, I feel better now that I have gotten some different opinions! My FH and mom had told me that they thought it was too late..but I didn't really see the problem! I appreciate your help!

[Invitations4LessJoyce]

Six o'clock is the "official" start of evening, so in my opinion, seven is not too late at all! And I think it sounds nicer on the invitation than six-thirty (or half-past six o'clock)!

[princessbridezilla]

i'm going to be different- i think earlier would be better only because i don't think your guests should be starting dinner without you. you're the guest of honor and dinner should start when you get there.

[Mrs.Johnson111111]

Yes, i would say don't let them start the dinner without you. You and your FH are the guests of honor. And as the most important guests, I think it would be weird for you two to come in the middle of dinner. You can serve appetizers and drinks till you two arrive. Just let your guests know that it will be a late dinner. I don't think anyone will really have a problem with that