Thank you for this very helpful post about 1920s weddings. I have a scene at the end of my novel where I need exactly this information!
My wedding would take place at the bride's home in Hampshire, ceremony in the local church then reception in the Grand Ballroom at the house. Wedding guests would no doubt be invited to stay for a few days, similar to the country weekends that were common in those days. What I can't seem to find out is, when would the wedding take place and would the bride and groom leave immediately after the reception? I had found a reference some time ago but can't find it anywhere.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! From what I’ve read, if we’re thinking about the UK, the wedding would most likely take place in the morning. And then the bride and groom would leave after cutting the cake or the bouquet toss. They would also change into their “going away” clothes.
Thank you for this very helpful post about 1920s weddings. I have a scene at the end of my novel where I need exactly this information!
My wedding would take place at the bride's home in Hampshire, ceremony in the local church then reception in the Grand Ballroom at the house. Wedding guests would no doubt be invited to stay for a few days, similar to the country weekends that were common in those days. What I can't seem to find out is, when would the wedding take place and would the bride and groom leave immediately after the reception? I had found a reference some time ago but can't find it anywhere.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! From what I’ve read, if we’re thinking about the UK, the wedding would most likely take place in the morning. And then the bride and groom would leave after cutting the cake or the bouquet toss. They would also change into their “going away” clothes.
Thank you. Would it be on the Sunday, do you think? Assuming the guests were invited to stay for the whole weekend.