Weird Idea That I'm Loving! Backward Weddings!

Cocktail hour before ceremony!  Say whaa?! 
It switches things up and that's just one of the great things about it.
Here's my list of reasons it should become a hit:

• Great for when the ceremony and reception are being held at the same location.
• Creates a lighthearted mood-tradition is a beautiful thing but if it's not your style then it just feels stuffy
•  Less rush- Getting to the "church" on time is easier when you've already been there for a couple hours.  (obviously probably not a church unless you know if one that will also host the reception. What do I know?  Maybe there is one.)
•  You could serve hors d'oeuvres!  This one is especially great for Friday weddings because many will be coming straight from work, need something to tie them over and like a drink to unwind. (may want to include this info on invite/rsvp so they know they won't have to rush through the drive-thru on their way.)   

 Cocktail hour and dining before the ceremony!  Lurve it!!  (Wish I would've thought of this for my own wedding 'cause I. Could. Not. Wait. To. Eat.!).
 Why it's an awesome idea:

•  Wedding receptions tend to just dwindle down at the end of the night.  What if your ceremony is the Grand Finale? Yes!  Like a fireworks display!
• Wedding party can get their meal in.

Important and Obvious Note:  Timing is very important in order to pull this off.  Your ceremony can't take place too late in the game.  Avoid allowing too much time for one too many cocktails by having the ceremony take place after final course and before cake cutting.
 So, it would go like this- Cocktail Hour, bar closes (or switches to cash), Dinner, Ceremony, Cake Cutting, Desert is served and champagne is poured, Dancin'Dancin'Dancin'!

• Oh! Oh! and..  I love this one!  The cake cutting takes the place of the candle lighting and/or sand ceremony! (where did the sand ceremony come from and how did it become so popular?? Anyway, whatever.) Then, cake is served to all the guests.  This will make the guests feel more like participants in the actual ceremony.  Plus, it helps that expensive confection take back it's significance!

I understand this isn't for everyone and that's wonderful! 

What do you think?