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Your wedding day is an event you will remember for a lifetime, so wanting it to be perfect is understandable. The time of day you choose to have your ceremony can influence the style and tone of the occasion as well as many practical factors. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of afternoon, evening, and all-day celebrations to help you determine which arrangement is the best fit.

Afternoon

An afternoon wedding is convenient for guests of all ages. Small children and older relatives with an early bedtime can still enjoy the festivities. The timing also allows you to make use of daylight for photos.

That said, if you limit the ceremony and reception to the afternoon, you’ll have a strict time frame to squeeze in both the ceremony and reception. For many couples, daytime is perfect for a small, intimate celebration.

Evening

weddingsAn evening wedding offers a more mature ambiance. Keep in mind that children may get cranky as the night goes on, so you may need to set aside a quiet space for little ones to rest.

While you can’t make the most of sunlight for evening photos, twinkly lights and candles set a romantic tone and make for great pictures. For bigger weddings, an evening setting allows for a sense of revelry and celebration as music keeps the party going.

All-Day

An all-day event gives you the best of both worlds. You can take gorgeous photos during the day and enjoy time with guests of all ages. In the evening, you can host a reception dinner and offer entertainment with a live band or DJ. Just keep in mind that an all-day event will likely cost more as you’ll have to keep guests amused and fed for longer.

 

Makoy Center of Hilliard, OH, is available to host your wedding at any time of day and is capable of accommodating up to 400 guests. Their large and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces will hold both the ceremony and the reception, giving you more flexibility in your planning. This full-service event venue has been voted Best of Weddings on The Knot® for seven years in a row. Learn more about what they have to offer online. To discuss their availability for your big day, call (614) 777-1211.

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