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Newbie February 2020 Saskatchewan

Wedding Reception w/o supper

Laura, on January 9, 2019 at 16:12 Posted in Wedding reception 0 7
Hi everyone,

Has anyone had or been at a wedding that just had a cocktail hour, speeches, and then a wedding dance with a midnight lunch? If so what did you think of it? What did you do?

We were thinking of having our wedding at a really nice venue and having a poutine and nacho bar for the midnight lunch and throwing a fun party but I don’t know if that makes us look super cheap?

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Latest activity by Brittany, on January 13, 2019 at 00:14
  • Brittany
    British Columbia
    Brittany ·
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    Definitely doesn't make you look 'cheap'. It's a personal preference what you want to do, having a late(r) night wedding without a dinner to me just makes it look more like a 'formal', party vibe wedding, where you want more focus on socializing than a sit down dinner. Just be clear with your guests that there is not a dinner (specifically stating "cocktail reception" for example).

    You need to do what you want, and don't worry about other people! It's your wedding, and as long as you're happy, that's all that matters!!

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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
    Allison ·
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    I would have the wedding start around 7pm and also state on invites that a formal dinner is not provided.

    This type of wedding is becoming more common, probably because it isn't costing an arm and a leg, but I wouldn't worry about looking cheap.

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  • Kaisha
    Super March 2019 Nova Scotia
    Kaisha ·
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    My cousin had a 7pm wedding and I don't think anyone expected a "meal" we all expected some sort of snack later though. I thought it worked out fine, also a poutine bar sounds amazing.

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  • Bianca
    Master August 2019 Ontario
    Bianca ·
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    I don’t think it makes you look cheap, but you should make it known on your wedding invitations that there is no dinner being served.
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  • Stephanie
    VIP May 2019 Ontario
    Stephanie ·
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    I think it's fine! My only suggestion is that you start things a bit later on so people can have dinner before going to your party!
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  • Janaya
    Expert August 2019 Saskatchewan
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    I agree with Jennifer! Id be bummed out to know there wasn't a meal when I got there! so definitely write on the invite about it Smiley smile

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  • Jennifer
    Super July 2019 Ontario
    Jennifer ·
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    It doesn't at all.

    my friend did a 6pm or 7pm ceremony. then speeches/special dances etc. and had an open bar and appies.

    the only thing i would caution, make sure you put that there isn't a formal dinner on your invitation. that way people are prepared and have eaten ahead of time (most people assume wedding invite means a full meal).

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