Long story short....
my fiance and I like the idea of having an evening reception- we have some space constraints that do not allow assigned seating for everyone (we will have seating for all- but a mix of long tables and cafe' tables)...I'm thinking the seating limitations will make a formal dinner- and even family style a little difficult and cumbersome.
I want my guests to be happy- and not hungry!
we were thinking a 20-30 minute appetizer/mimosas at the church prior to the wedding- it has a nice garden area we would be able to use for those purposes
then continue at the reception with heavy appetizers (enough to ensure each guest could have 10-15) We aren't talking chips and dip or just cheese and crackers (I've asked a similar question before- no- this isn't the cheez whiz wedding with overalls) :+)
no cash bar....
the only thing we are missing is formal entree's....
what do you think?
2007-07-02 05:56:11 · 7 answers · asked by jmd72inva 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
wedding ceremony at 6pm, reception 7-10pm
2007-07-02 06:03:57 · update #1
I think it sounds excellent! I might say something on the invitation as far as refreshments following the ceremony. Make sure you do have some seating. Older people (like me) sometimes like to sit down.
2007-07-02 10:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I would change is that you have seating for everyone. If you're going to have the type of event that means mingling and snacking, you enable your guests to do this by eliminating some of the seats. As an example, when you go to a cocktail party, there are not necessarily seats for everyone...and if everyone sat down, the party would take a turn toward the "boring" end of things. If the reception site is set up to make them believe they all have a seat, they'll take it, and sit around waiting for something to happen. If you have seats available, but not necessarily seating for everyone, you'll accommodate those who don't want to stand, but at the same time, encourage the merry-making that comes with mingling.
2007-07-02 13:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would be an idea, but keep in mind that most ppl, if it is a kinda late time will make sure to have a snack or something earlier. Also, that will create another area that you (or whoever) is going to have to worry about cleaning up. If the ceremony is an hour or less they should be able to wait, but it is totally your choice. Too, if you are doing that, it is a nother thing of having to worry about makin sure ppl get inside the church in time to start and thats the last thing you want is all of these ppl straggling inside because they didnt know the wedding was already starting.
2007-07-02 13:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Candie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works...as long as: your reception isn't during a meal time AND you list that on the invitation. You don't want people to show up thinking they're getting a four-course meal and end up eating 45 appetizers, instead of their 15, like you planned on.
2007-07-02 13:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kat's meow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a great idea or you can have all the food afterwards but you could make fruit trays and cheese and meat trays and little weiners where the guests use a toothpick to get them out
2007-07-02 13:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if its horsd'oeuvres, it says so on the invitation. If they are so filling that it really would take the place of a meal, plus cake, I think your guests will be very happy! No problems.
2007-07-02 13:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's icky. You are hosting a wedding, and should have a full dinner PLUS an open bar.
2007-07-02 16:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋