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More time means more food and drink. And more food and drink means more money
spent on food and drink. Plus, many open bars operate on a fixed number of hours of service. If your heart is set on more than an hour between ceremony and reception, there is a way to have the best of both worlds. We suggest suspending the open bar service in favor of wine service at dinner, says Olascoaga. Some venues will allow you to split your bar contract and allow some of the service during cocktail and the remaining service after dinner for the rest of the evening.
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Let s be honest: Setting your alarm for 6 a.m. on your wedding day isn t exactly the most enjoyable thought. Do you really need to wake up that early? To find out, we asked bridal beauty pro Amanda Schakleton of New York Bridal Beauty how much time a bride really needs to spend getting ready on the morning of her wedding. Here, she shares her outline for a stress-free glam session, which will determine how early you actually need to wake up on the wedding morning. As always, be sure to check in with your own pros before the big day, but Schakleton s suggestions will help you create a general framework.