I'm from a small town but I'm having a somewhat large wedding. (400) My wedding is a local church. A basic ceremony not too long. I'm having a buffet line with Brisket, Turkey, Corn, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls, Chessy potatoes and of course wedding cake. Beer and Margaritas for Alcohol. D.J. for dancing. What do you think? Also any ideas?
2006-10-25 07:50:38 · 22 answers · asked by Megan 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We are also going to have Pop, Tea , Water and Pink lemonade!
2006-10-25 08:11:27 · update #1
That sounds good. Buffets are the best for larger groups and it is smart to keep the alcohol selection down. It can get quite pricey if you try to have a full open bar. Don't forget to have something to drink for those who don't drink or drink less. Also you may want to also add some "finger foods" to your buffet for after the sit down part. Mostly for those who may not want to dance they may rather mingle, drink, and eat finger foods during that time. Hope this helps. And congratulations
2006-10-25 07:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Almack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing I hate is when the couple getting married gives in to other people's desires and demands and thus completely forgets about anything that fits their own personalities, likes/dislikes and budget, all because they are striving to make everyone else happy. This also includes inviting people who you don't want there but other people do.
As far as your menu goes, it sounds yummy. I can't imagine why anyone would feel ripped off with that selection. I would keep the margaritas but that's just me since I don't drink beer or wine. Definitely have something non-alcoholic, although the margaritas can also be made without alcohol if you have a bartender on hand. If you are using the machines with the premade mix, those have to either be all alcoholic or all non-.
2006-10-25 23:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do I hate about weddings? How everyone compares the wedding to their own; or the next person tries to "one up" the other.
People who say stuff like "well, I had a 9 piece band at my wedding and Djs, well dahling they are just tacky"...get a life! This is the lady's wedding and no one has a right to judge it. Cash bar tacky?! Come to my area of the world and that is the NORM. More and more people are going towards that in other areas of the country because a) they cant afford the mooches who drink til they drop and b) it helps cut down on drinking and driving.
The only thing I can suggest is maybe some water or nonalocholic drinks for drivers and those who do not want to have alcohol. A nice touch is cupcakes too, for kids. (easier for them to eat)
Have a great day and dont let anyone down your day by saying it isnt up to "their" standards. Remember the wedding is about your fiance and your love for each other.
2006-10-25 20:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by Cariad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey your wedding does sound like fun. Excuse that one person that said to have "a sit down dinner because its elegant and classy and that its the right way". I think your buffet idea sounds really good. Its your wedding and you decide how you want things done. WOW 400 people!! Thats a lot!! Your wedding does sound fun! I also agree with Almack he is right. Congrats and have a blessed wedding day! Oh I might add that you should have a dessert buffet in case guest dont want wedding cake. A lot of weddings have had candy buffetts that would be cool.
Oh I dont hate anything about weddings but when things dont start on time then yeah it can be annoying.
2006-10-25 16:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buffets are messy, the line would be long for 400 people! Food may get cold for the last guests.
What I hate about weddings is the ceremony itself. I think flower girls and ring bearers are obnoxious. I tthink the unity candle is corny, tacky and serves no purpose. I hate diva photographers that scream and yell and take away from the moment. I think that the garter thing is just cheesy and in poor taste! Something that you can do without. I hate unruly children and screaming babies ruining the ceremony!
But that's just me, I'm very picky...
Congrats and good luck
2006-10-25 15:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YUM, you wedding sounds fun.
I hate wedding that have crappy food or don't offer Alcohol or worst yet- CASH bar- TACKY.
I really hate weddings that are held in super fancy places but they only offer you chicken cause the people getting married can't really afford that place so may everyone suffer with a crappy meal so they can pretend to be fancy!!
I personally LOVE buffets!
2006-10-25 15:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The food, alcohol and the ceremony is okay. The only thing I would not like is the reception of communicating with others cause I never liked those other womens kissing on my husband. After all remember, one just got married. The reason I say that is because I did not like him receiving those vibes (heat) from them cause now he is all mine. Girl with such a large wedding it will be lots of women wanting to kiss your man. Have a nice wedding and get your man a security guard.
2006-10-25 15:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Having been married twice before, I hate the hypocrisy of weddings. The celebration of the collaring of a man and his loss of freedom. Perhaps I am jaded by my experiences. All attention is paid to the bride, her dress, her hair. After all it is her special day. Note that no one says it is his special day. The wedding marks the capture of a male, his subjugation and incarceration in the gilded cell of matrimony.
It sounds like you will have a lovely wedding reception but I would add white wine and cut out the hard liquor. Best of luck and don't listen to me. I hope you will be one of the lucky ones.
2006-10-25 15:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by Joe M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you are going to have a nice ceremony and reception. Don't let anyone else bring you down. It is your day - by all means you and your husband to be are paying for it (or your parents are)......anyway. People are there to see someone they care about get married, eat a nice dinner, have some fun and party. It doesn't matter what they think. As long as you enjoy yourself and don't become a bridezilla!!!!!!
2006-10-25 15:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by cakelady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is not one thing I don't like about any wedding - and I've been to lots. Yours sounds absolutely great! I envy you the small town feel - I got married in my small hometown city. The food sounds great, along with everything else. Wish you lots of luck!
2006-10-25 21:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋