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I'm doing appetizers only. I'm using the fellowship hall at church, so bringing in my own caterer and its been so much fun putting together the yummy menu. We are also doing a cupcake tower instead of cake for everyone.

By doing this, it's only $11 a person! And I don't think anyone will go away hungry with all the yummy options.

Totally! I'm all for the appetizers. We picked it for your reasons plus 1. Our reception venue has a mixture of stuffed furniture and small tables that should make mixing easier than having a bunch of big tables and 2. People here line up at the buffet table like cattle at a trough. They sit, they eat, they leave. I'd like things to be a little more social! I figure if I serve them all a few drinks first, then give them finger food and make them look around for a seat, we'll get a less livestock-like event. (I hope!)

Our veggie-friendly menu includes:

Bruschetta Con Pommadori w/ Crostini
Shepherd’s Bread & Assorted Crudités w/ Spinach Dip
Chicken Salad Mini-Croissants
Strawberries & Grapes
Texas Caviar Dip w/ Scoops
Soft Cheese Display w/ Asst. Crackers
BBQ chicken skewers
Salmon Mousse Cucumber Rounds
Hummus w/ Sundried Tomatoes, Lemon & Toasted Pita Bread

With cleanup, it's costing us $12.75 a person. I can live with that.

Good luck!

i am doing this! we were not feeling the whole sit down dinner thing. we've got enough tables and chairs for everyone to sit if they'd like, but we're hoping for more mingling and dancing. it didn't save us much money because we over ordered on the food to make sure there is more than enough and nobody ends up hungry. i think we have like 18 pieces per person? can't remember exactly...also a chocolate fondue and wedding cake. one important thing i think is to make sure you are clear on the invitation that you are not serving a full meal so guests are prepared. I was thinking of saying "cocktail reception immediately following ceremony" or something like that. we are at a location where we hired our own caterer.

@Mandyrosy: Whoa! Would LOVE to live somewhere that you can do all those apps for that price...

We're doing 'appetizers for dinner' as well to avoid a sit-down style thingy. However, we're doing 15 apps pp (worried this won't be enough) and it's still going to cost $32/person. Yikes! I LOVE the idea but think it might not go over quite as well with the older guests...

I respectfully disagree with it making you look cheap. It has become more acceptable to have food stations where your guests have more options. I have been to several events for some "country club" types where they served heavy appetizers done in stations and everyone loved it. They were able to mingle more from my experience.

I am doing the same and my guests are excited!! I say, go for it! Just ensure that you have plenty and I don't think anyone will have any reason to not like your choice.

@HoneyBun21: I'm sure if you're going for an 'elegant' wedding it isn't a good idea. However, I think many people doing appetizer weddings aren't going for an elegant affair and are opting instead for a structure that will allow their guests to simply  relax and have fun, rather than abide by a certain structure. Well.... that's why we are doing it anyways.