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| We're also choosing to go with HDs rather than a traditional sit-down dinner. I think that just so long as food is continually present, and you mention that it's a cocktail reception no one will complain.
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CHEWIEKIKI
2/11/07 4:49 P
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My definition of heavy HDs includes things like a salmon wellington station, carving station, seafood, etc. Thanks for the feedback everyone - I'm thinking my HDs will be just fine. As I said, our invitations are going to be very specific. We went to a similar party about a year ago, and we were STUFFED with the quantity and variety of food. We might even be using the same caterer.
For dessert we are going to have several HUGE chocolate cakes instead of a traditional wedding cake. They come from a landmark restaurant where we started dating (and where he proposed). Should be a huge hit.
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| I read in another post that you are eloping and having the party later. Is this true? If so, I would just get started later in the evening and state on the invite that it is an HD party so that people will know to eat dinner before they come or they can eat a late lunch, which ever works for them.
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If your guests are arriving at 5:30 you need to serve them enough food for dinner.
Another option would be to start your cermony at 7:00 - people won't expect a full meal and you can do HD
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lots of couples are opting out of a full big meal and going with HD's, as a matter of fact in certain regions it's more popular to have a HD reception than a meal. I think you if would offer enough of a variety and more than 2-4 pieces per person then the guests should be happy.
You could offer fancy finger sandwiches, cheeses and crackers, plenty of veggies and dips,boneless buffalo wings, things of that nature and everyone will find something they like. Also offer several choices of deserts on a buffet and that will add to the fun and atmosphere, maybe even a chocolate fountain with several items to dip.
I know my brother served a dinner and well it was small and didn't fill anyone up and if you didn't eat chicken you didn't eat at all. Variety is the key in any type of menu, IMO.
good luck and congrats!
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MRSFOOFYFOO
2/10/07 3:40 P
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| Sorry, but I tend to agree with Sara C. on this one! I understand your point about the heavy HDs, but I don't think many people will agree. Don't forget, not everybody is going to love what you might consider "incredible" HDs. You might want to consider a carving station or two if you're having your reception during the dinner hour. HTH!
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| What time is your wedding? If it is at 4 or 4:30 then even if people eat before they come it will probably be around 3 at the latest and I think 3-10 or after is a long time to ask people to go without serving a meal. I personally would probably be fine but I am pretty sure my fiance would be starving and looking for a back exit to head to Mc Donalds.
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| I think your timeline for the invites is perfect. If you let your guests know that you will not be serving dinner they will eat before hand and not be surprised when there is not a traditional dinner being served.
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So we're thinking of having our reception at our condo (highrise w/a beautiful view), but we only have space for a cocktail party for 35-50 or so. I have read that unless you do a cocktail reception really early or really late, you are supposed to provide a full meal.
So I need opinions. Here's what we're thinking of putting on the invites:
Sangria by the pool at sunset (5:30-7:00)
Heavy HDs and cocktails overlooking the city (7:00-9:00)
Champagne toast, followed by dessert and aperitifs (9:00-10:00)
We would have passed HDs by the pool and food stations upstairs in the condo.
What do you think? Is continuous, incredible food sufficient? Do we need to have a carving station with a big hunk of meat since there's not a meal? We really just do not have enough space for a full buffet, and we want people to be able to eat with their fingers easily while milling around. If we describe the timeline, will people get the picture?
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