I want to have an old fashion wedding, no catering, except for cake, tea, coffee and some other little cakes and cookies and drinks! Want some dancing, but don't want to spend a lot for food, when we can enjoy each other company! I was told to have it after 8:00 PM, as it will entail no food, and give time for others to eat before coming. How would you word the invitiation! Cake and Tea offered at end of Ceremony? But, I want dancing, as my son (10) is giving me away, since my parents and siblings passed away, over two years ago, so my son is giving me away, church wedding, small ceremony with dancing, as my son and I picked this song, awhile ago, so want him to enjoy and understand what love means and that he took over his Pop Pop's position, by giving me away, as he can say NO, but my Fiancee is bribing him, but they are pals! OK,I ramble, but don't know what the right etiqute for just Cake/Deserts/Tea/Coffee/deserts/drinks/ and dancing. Is there a name for it, like what type?
2006-09-04 19:54:14 · 7 answers · asked by Jersey Girl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you have the wedding at 9 or 10PM, you are certainly able to have a dessert reception. You could do an 8:30PM wedding and a reception immediately following.
Your invitation could read: Dessert Reception Immediately Following
Everyone could go out to dinner before the wedding, enjoy dessert at your reception and dance away all those calories!
2006-09-05 03:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by DanaElayne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's no reason why it wouldn't work since what you're describing is very much like the morning weddings that have become so popular :) They're a good way to scale down costs but still share the joy with all of your friends and family so a late evening ceremony would/should be just as exceptable
On the invitation, I'd call it a Starlight Ceremony. Where it normally gives a dinner time, state that there will be coffee and desserts which gives guests a hint to eat before they come.
2006-09-05 14:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are simply serving tea, coffee and sweets, it would be much better to have the event in the afternoon. If you are really set on having dancing, then you need to plan an entire reception with a dinner.
Tea and sweets and dancing is not at all proper together. Almost anything goes these days, but that idea just sounds too cheap.
You need to decide which is more important, dancing, or saving money. After you decide, then you need to provide your guests with a proper reception
2006-09-05 03:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you must really hate your guest.... you don't want to feed them!! You can't do tea after 8:00........... you shouldn't call it a reception at all!! Just say Cake and Tea will be service at ______ after the wedding. I would mention cocktail if your going offer them- which honestly cake and cocktails would be more appropriate after 8:00. Don't be surprised if some people don't come. I think anything that doesn't offer to at least Feed you is TACKY and should skip the whole idea...... it's just reads "CHEAP".
2006-09-05 09:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a lovely wedding a few years ago and it was very simple. It was held at 10:00 a.m. outside. Now I don't know if your weather would permit that or not. It was held in a beautiful local park and they did not have to pay anything to have it there. The minister performed the ceremony and they served juice, coffee, tea, breakfast pastries and fruit. They had friends who sang and played the guitar and keyboard. It was simple, yet elegant and I will always remember that wedding. And I've been to dozens of extremely fancy weddings. Good luck.
2006-09-05 03:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An afternoon brunch may work out better with the types of food you are describing you would like. You can even have people cook it for you and help with planning a fun festive menu with all kinds of cakes muffins and tasty treats for your guests.
2006-09-05 07:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by musiclover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cacke and tea after 8 pm is NOT apprppriate. An evening affair is linked to dinner.
I suggest a mid-morning or a mid-afternoon affair. You can serve brunch or hors d'ouvres avoiding meal times: lunch of dinner.
You can word it as:
"light refreshments followed by music entertaiment"
Congratulations and good luck
2006-09-05 08:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋