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I don't really like plated receptions and I think for the type of event FI and I are going for, a buffet is not quite right, so we are doing action stations. We think this won't be as formal as a plated dinner, but will allow our guests to be fed faster and allow us to provide a wider variety of food. 

Which of these choices would you choose if you were a guest at my wedding? (Adding a Poll)

Slider Station

All Beef Slider with American Cheese, Crab Cake Slider with Spicy Rémoulade and

Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Slider with Coleslaw all served with Sweet Potato Chips

Mac 'N Cheese Station

Selection of Penne, Shells & Cavatappi Pasta, Selection of Aged Cheddar Cheese, Beer

Cheese & Asiago Cheese Sauces and Mix-Ins to Include: Rock Shrimp, Honey Ham,

Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus, Roasted Garlic & White

Truffle Oil

Risotto Station

Club Made Creamy Risotto with Mix-Ins to Include; Parmesan Cheese, Rock Shrimp,

Wild Mushrooms, Crawfish and Asparagus

Pasta Station

Two Selections of Pastas, Three Choices of Sauces and Mix-Ins to Include; Chicken,

Mushrooms, Garlic, Onions, Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Olives and Fresh Herbs

Quesadilla Station

Grilled Beef and Chicken, Shredded Cheese, Diced Tomatoes & Peppers, Salsa Picante,

Guacamole and Sour Cream with a Side of Black Beans & Saffron Rice

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i would go for all but the risotto. what about mashed potatoes? it's a great side and you can get tons of mix-ins, plus regular and sweet potatoes.

We plan to supplement the above with a couple of the warm stations below. We also will have passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour...and wedding cake for dessert. 

Nacho Bar

Tri Colored Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, Chili Con Carne, Tomatoes, Lettuce,Jalapeños, Shredded Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole and Salsa Picante

Baked Brie & Fruit

Whole Wheel of Brie Cheese Baked Inside Puffed Pastry, Topped with Warm RaspberryPreserves, Toasted Almonds, Fresh Fruit and Served with Sliced French Bread andAssorted Crackers

Shrimp & GritsStone

Ground Grits Served with Andouille Sausage Gravy, Shredded Cheese, DicedScallions and Crispy Bacon Pieces

Mashed PotatoMartini Bar

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with the Following Toppings; Thai Shrimp, Beef Tips &M ushrooms, BBQ Chicken, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon Pieces and Chives

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Served Warm with a Fresh Bread and Cracker Display

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I'm the lone risotto vote!  they all sounds yummy to me.

i LOVE mac and cheese AND risotto but i agree this is VERY carb heavy.  can you throw in a salad station and a meat station?

People don't like risotto?? The only station that doesn't appeal to me is the pasta station (its a little boring)

Thanks for your votes....This poll was just for the action stations. We plan to have other food choices, but for some reason, the venue breaks the action stations out from everything else. I think b/c each action/carving station requires an attendant where the warm and cold stations do not. The plan is to have 

• cocktail reception w/hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
• "dinner" with 2 action stations, 1 warm station, lowcountry raw bar, fruit display, and vegetable display (raw veggies that is)
• dessert - wedding cake

@septcabride: My family is used to buffet receptions b/c of the picky eaters issues that we have. It's not exactly a cocktail reception since there will be regular seating and the food will be available for a set period of time whereas cocktail receptions tend to have seats kind of sprinkled around and people mingle most of the night. We are just not choosing to do the traditional "buffet line" reception so I don't know that I would put anything differently on the invite....at least I don't plan to.