Also any good ideas to cut corners without cutting class?
2007-06-22 11:33:08 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Jewish wedding, brunch at 10 with the lox and the fish and the chalah french toast or cocktail hour at 1 pm. Cost effective without losing class.
2007-06-22 11:55:57 · update #1
I'd do the brunch. Mazeltov!
2007-06-22 12:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are going to find that no matter what you do you can't please everyone so what matters at the end of the day is the both of you. I think a brunch is perfect , less drinking at that time saves money for you. If a bar is important then have the brunch close to 2-2.30 and make it a cash bar. In my family brunch is when we get there lol. My daughter and son in law bottled their own wine early in the year and added their personal labels. I thought that was both classy and memorable. I made cameo chocolates which are easy to do and are a nice touch one for each person nicely wrapped. Have some door prizes like some of that wine. There are so many ways to do a great wedding without using all your cash which would be better served in your future married life. All the best to you! Take care I hope I could help, ~A~
2007-06-22 11:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocktail or Lunch. Typical lunchtime is around 12, brunch is about 10am.
I highly reccomend the lunch option. Some people will see a cocktail hour right after church as classless in general.
You can save money by serving family style where each table gets a large portion of an item and serve on their plates. Buffets are an option but can cost more because the caterer doesn't know how much food will be eaten, sit downs can cost more because you need more waiters.
Since it is lunchtime people will drink less so you can theme your bar around a few choice cocktails, beer, and wine instead of the full bar to save money. Vodka is very cheap so we planned on themed martinis like this:
Something Old:
Classic Martini
Something New:
Pecan Pie Martini....this was the best part of planning after the cake tastings. sitting with the bartender and coming up with our own drink and trying them
Something Borrowed:
Blackberry Margarita-The Melting Pot
Something Blue:
Electric Lemonade
2007-06-22 11:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Weddings around here traditionally have: ceremony, break for 2-3 hours, cocktail hour, then dinner. I would suggest doing some small appetizers with your cocktail hour. The reason I say this is because it will take everyone a lot longer to sit down than you are planning. In addition, you are most likely going to do the introduction of the bridal party, first dance, and speeches before you even begin dinner. These can last for over an hour and you might have some cranky guests for dinner. I think that just having a cheese platter and crackers would be fine that way it is a signal for your guests to eat because it might be awhile. I do think that it is tacky to just have the open bar during cocktail hour. Why don't you switch to just beer and wine during and after dinner. This will greatly cut down on your liquor bill and won't leave guests thinking that you were on a tight budget/tacky (individuals will if you all of a sudden go from open bar to no bar).
2016-05-17 22:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breakfast or brunch is always less expensive than lunch or dinner. Liquor is not expected at breakfast or brunch except for the toast to the Bride and Groom.
Cost cutting ideas . .
Serve sparkling cider in lieu of champagne
No open bar, no cash bar
Small bouquets of seasonal flowers (mums) for the Bride and her attendants
Single flower boutonniere (mum or carnation) for the Groom and the Groomsmen
Single flower corsages and boutonnieres for the parents
Only have a Maid of Honor and a Best Man
Use pre-recorded music (CD player) in lieu of a DJ
No table favors
No aisle runner
Use potted plants (mums) in lieu of table centerpieces
No guestbook or ceremony program
Limit the number of guests
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-06-22 12:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get married on a Sunday in ANY month because that is the day so many people go to church ... but you can have a 'great wedding' in October if you just have it in a 'park' with lots of 'deciduous trees' for your 'colors' ... you can put up a 'gazebo' like structure in case it rains. Then I'd have it in the 'early afternoon' with a 'cocktail reception' ... but make sure the guests know to 'bring their own booze' and you provide the 'soft drinks' and a few 'munchies' ... and you can have that in 'the same place' as you had the wedding if the weather is nice. Call your local 'parks department' to 'rent a space in the park' of your choice ...
2007-06-22 11:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm also planning a 1pm wedding on a budget -- we're doing a formal tea reception in a very nice tea room. Classy, elegant, and not expensive at all!
2007-06-23 10:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brunch is usually over by 1 p.m. - so do the cocktail thing....
2007-06-22 11:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by jessie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sunday=brunch. cocktail reception is for late afternoons on a day people are not working the next day.
2007-06-22 11:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
On a Sunday, I'd go with brunch...It's tough for your guests to be drinking on Sunday, when they'll all have to go to work on Monday.
2007-06-22 11:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 p.m. is too early for cocktail hour and too late for brunch. Call it appetizers.
2007-06-22 11:41:37 · answer #11 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋