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I think a plated entree is a little more fitting for a post-ceremony meal, rather than soups and sandwiches, especially if you'll be sitting down at 6:00. I know you're trying to keep costs down, but I think you'll be glad you opted for a nicer meal!
@tarheelgrad98: That's true. I mean, I can afford to pay for $350 of food, but the question is, would I feel guilty? Probably not, since it's family and friends, though. Hm.
@Statutory Grape: Well, I definitely don't think there's a reason to feel guilty about having more casual fare. :-) If you're happy with it, and it fits your budget...then no worries! I was looking at it more from you and your FI's point of view. Or rather, from my point of view. :-) Food is one thing I don't like to skimp on. A momentous event is worth a celebratory dinner and for me, soup and sandwiches wouldn't cut it, so I'm thinking of myself there, not the guests! LOL.
@tarheelgrad98: That's true. I tend to order soups and whatnot when we go out, but at the same time, I want to spoil our family! Haha.
I agree. I think you should do the plated meal and have something a little nicer! You are celebrating your wedding! Soups and sandwiches seem too everyday.
If it was a little earlier (3-4) I would go with sandwiches (I think it would be so cool to go to a wedding with great sandwiches and soup!) But.. 6 is closer to dinner so an entree makes a little more sense. Sandiwches and soup sound really good to me now... grilled cheese here I come.
I wouldn't want to have to eat again after going to an evening wedding, so I'd opt for a full dinner meal.
Perhaps you should move the reception to earlier than 5pm. Folks will expect to be fed at a meal time. We are going an afternoon reception to keep costs down.
@Miss Tattoo: Who said anything about not feeding them? Lol. ;P We've decided to go with the heavier meal, just in case. The wedding will be early afternoon and the reception would follow immediately.
@statutory grape- i have read so many things about your wedding now that i am expecting a FULL REVIEW of everything afterwards! I am excited to hear about how it turns out and see pics
@Allyser: I'm very excited too and will share a metric asston of pics--don't worry!
I actually like the soup, salad, sandwich idea. It's a refreshing change from the "typical" wedding food that's usually served. I'd love to see a few interesting soups, a couple different salads, and some sandwiches. I think it could be done really well!
@Statutory Grape: I meant as in a heavier meal. If you are having it at 5pm, people aren't going to fill up on sandwiches and salads. That's what I meant. ^_^
So much crap to do in the next few weeks! Shoes, tie for FH, need to get his suit tailored and drycleaned...hair and makeup, and the all-important bookings, lol.
I'd eat the same meal whether it was 5pm or 6pm. If it was 1-3pm I would want something very light. At 5-6pm, I would try to fill them up so no one has to eat later. In that case, I would go with the heavy meal. Soup and sandwiches are great for lunch, but most people don't eat those for supper unless it is miserably hot in the summer and they aren't up to eating a heavy meal.
It's dinner time either way, i think. I don't think sandwiches are really appropriate at dinner time, for a wedding dinner.
Glad you are going with the courthouse option! i know you were torn...
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We'll more than likely be doing an early to mid-afternoon ceremony (quick courthouse one) followed by an early dinner reception around 5:00 or so. We're also doing a limited menu and trying to keep costs way down, so I'm not sure if we should splurge and do a nice-nice restaurant with entrees that run between $15 and $20 (we're also inviting my entire family--we're close--so with FH's family and our other guests, that's abotu 28 people) or do something lighter and more casual, like a little cafe with nice soups and sandwiches, etc.
Which, as a guest, would you prefer for a 4:00 or 5:00 meal? Would the less-expensive and slightly lighter meal still be acceptable if we had to do the meal at 6:00?