We left ours at about 9pm because we were tired and had an early flight the next day. Also, our wedding was on a Wednesday (Australia Day) and everyone had to go to work the next day. I think most people had left by 9:30-10:00pm
the last wedding i went to started at 12 and we were gone by 5pm
a friends wedding was at 4pm (well, 4.30, but on invitation was 4 so no one was late!) and i think we left around 10pm.
i dont think it matters what time it finishes, as long as guests have warning, rather than 'this is the last song' then they flick the lights on kinda thing!
Yeah, we were outta there by about 9/9.30 I think. And the MC gave us a grand exit which kinda wrapped up the night, if that makes sense. Well, I shouldn't say a grand exit, everyone was asked to make a tunnel? (you know.. standing across from each other holding hands up together) and we walked through saying goodbye to everyone. But it did kind of conclude the night (or so I would assume.. we weren't there to know how it really ended LOL).
10:30 is definitely reasonable for a school night (and this comes from a fairly wild party animal) People who want to kick on will find a way to do so - for a Saturday night it might well be until 4 or 5am, so I say go for it. They're still getting a big awesome reception, and heaps of time with you.
One thing to bear in mind though - with all that canape time, chicks in high heels might have a bit of a hard time, and you may end up with en empty dance floor. We party animals will always go for it, but I've seen it happen. Just something to consider.
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