2007-08-03 20:48:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
There may NOT be a dinner - I would eat first.
2007-08-04 11:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your friend should have indicated what was actually going to occur at 8PM in addition to the word "reception"
She should have put one of the following phrases on the invitation . . .
Lite fare reception
Punch and wedding cake reception
Cockail party reception
Dessert reception
Ice cream and wedding cake reception
Appetizers and wedding cake reception
Cocktails and dancing will follow
I am sure you are not the only person who is wondering if dinner is going to be served.
When a couple decides to have a late reception it's because they do not care to serve dinner to their guests (it's a cost cutting measure) . . they want a very simple ceremony and reception . . they want a very short ceremony and reception.
I strongly suggest eating dinner before you go to the wedding and reception because it is doubtful that a three course dinner is going to be served at that late hour.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consul ant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-08-04 00:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most people would have eaten dinner before then. My wedding was at 7 so my reception started about 8 and we had hors doeuvres. Plenty for those who didn't eat (like the wedding party), but on the assumption most people had eaten.
The rule of thumb is that dinner is provided for all receptions 5-7, just desserts and alcohol for all receptions after 9--but 7-9 is that awkward ground.
More than likely she will have enough food there if you haven't eaten but lighter fare, like finger sandwiches, dips, fruit and cheese.
2007-08-03 22:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will probably still be a dinner. My friend's reception started at 7:00 and they still had a 5-course meal. But then again, another evening reception I went to was only cake and other desserts. But I can't see them not serving food of some sort!
2007-08-04 04:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you'd better ask them what type of reception they are having. There's no rule that says receptions have to provide meals. We attended a wedding this summer that was at 2pm and there was no formal meal, just appetizers. It is a good way to save money. That late in the evening it may be more like a cocktail party.
2007-08-03 21:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by Sistinas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well try to ask, but if you can't... there is probably no dinner. Probably light refreshments, which would be punch and veggies or fruit? Check the invitation again. But I would guess that there is no dinner. Bummer! So the wedding is at a different time?
2007-08-03 21:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably means that there is no cocktail hour. Check the wedding invitation, it will say cocktail out at 7:00 PM, if not then it is just dinner which will probably be at about 9:00 PM.
2007-08-05 10:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HMMM, I thought receptions have dinner. Maybe she is only having the dance. SHe should of stated that in the invitations.
2007-08-03 20:51:34 · answer #8 · answered by beachgirl90 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course there is a dinner...just a late dinner. So eat some triscuit crackers around 6pm to hold you off until then.
2007-08-03 21:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mona Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dinner at 8 p.m. seems a little late to me. Check and see what the invitation says.
2007-08-07 19:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good chance there is no dinner. Dinner usually at the latest begins at 7:00pm and even that is too late to me. I would ask someone close to the family who may know or someone standing up.
2007-08-03 21:11:26 · answer #11 · answered by lissa12_ca 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋