The reception will be in a shady back yard (around a pool and rose garden) in early August...working within a small budget!!
2007-02-27 10:25:26 · 14 answers · asked by Mimi00 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'm doing the same thing in September. I'm having a BBQ Caterer do all the food, (he grills at the location). Chicken, Ribs, Tri Tip, Halibut, Mac Salad, Green Salad, Corn Cobbettes, Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatos, rolls & butter. Wedding Cake too + chocolate fountain.
2007-02-27 10:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by bg918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a retired wedding planner, I can tell you that I had more than one couple in your situation. In one case, we had an appetizer reception, with mini eggrolls, crudite', cheese cubes with wheat crackers (the cheese would need to be monitored in August outdoor heat though), boneless wings on party pics, and other small items that are easy to handle with a small plate in one hand and a drink in the other. These could either be passed, or you could set up several small stations by putting out cardtables with a tablecloth over top, and the food nicely laid out on plastic silver chargers. I highly recommend Gordon's Food Service for everything you may need to do this, from the food to the tableclothes to the plastic chargers and serving pieces.
You can also take this concept to dessert, and augment your wedding cake with petit fours or mini cupcakes. I had one bride who had an early afternoon reception with various desserts and champagne.
2007-02-27 11:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shishkabob!!! Get a bunch of veggies and meats throw them on sticks and grill away!! They way people can take off what they want, leave on what they don't and get fed no matter!
Instead of the big cake, give out cup cakes for people to eat for dessert!
Um... if you want something a bit more classy, then why not serve tea and cucumber sandwiches? those little square ones. Or head over to your local Sams Club and look for things in bulk.. it might help give you an idea.
2007-02-27 10:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by nerosbane 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do finger foods so people can mingle and you dont have to rent big tables for a seated dinner.
Get friends and family to loan you couches that you can cover with large blankets and creat a back yard lounge area....
2007-02-27 10:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try Cajun with lots of finger eats, or using the pool as theme, try Malaysian or Hawaiian.
2007-02-27 10:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Stupefynjones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canapes with champagne
Tea Party
Hog Roast
Picnic style
Fish and chips in paper cones
2007-02-27 22:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fried chicken and beans. I would say ribs but you said you were on a budget
2007-02-27 13:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by amanda13085 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me and my hubby of 5 years didnt have much money either so we did cook out style : hot dogs hambergers bbq chicken potato salad ect kids can play you can chill and so on we ended up haveing more fun at ours then his brothers whose was in a hall
2007-02-27 10:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by browneyes_paws 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the first thing that popped into my head was a pig roast with grilled corn...not sure why. Or what about kabobs?
2007-02-27 11:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unusual huh, how bout some ground up horse hooves, chicken toes and various beaks. Oh wait, silly me, i'm thinking of McDonalds!
2007-02-27 10:34:42 · answer #10 · answered by Tony_Z 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋