Popcorn bar!

Knottie3116341

I know this has been on here before but i can't quite seem to find exactly what I need so I'm gonna pose my personalized question! 

Our wedding ceremony will be taking place at 11am with a cocktail hour beginning about 11:30-11:45am and shouldn't last more than 30-45 mins(enough time to take pics bride/groom pictures/grandparent pictures..all others will be taken pre-ceremony). Dinner will be served immediately after the cocktail hour. 

We really wanted to do a popcorn bar for the cocktail hour with 6 different flavors, lemonade bar, sodas, tea, and water. No alcohol will be served. We will also have lawn games, music, a photo booth and activities for the kiddos. Do you guys feel that popcorn is enough? Has anyone had experience with a popcorn bar at a wedding? 

STARMOON44

I'd rather have something to eat, other than just popcorn, than lawn games or a photo booth, so if you're doing this because of budget I think you need to reallocate and get some variety in there. I would look at 6 kinds of popcorn and be baffled about why there is only popcorn. 

[Deleted User]

Knottie3116341 said:

I know this has been on here before but i can't quite seem to find exactly what I need so I'm gonna pose my personalized question! 

Our wedding ceremony will be taking place at 11am with a cocktail hour beginning about 11:30-11:45am and shouldn't last more than 30-45 mins(enough time to take pics bride/groom pictures/grandparent pictures..all others will be taken pre-ceremony). Dinner will be served immediately after the cocktail hour. 

We really wanted to do a popcorn bar for the cocktail hour with 6 different flavors, lemonade bar, sodas, tea, and water. No alcohol will be served. We will also have lawn games, music, a photo booth and activities for the kiddos. Do you guys feel that popcorn is enough? Has anyone had experience with a popcorn bar at a wedding? 

I would normally agree with @STARMOON44 except for the times you state. Because it's early in the day, I definitely wouldn't be as hungry and if lunch  is coming soon anyways, I think it would be fine. I'd feel different if your ceremony was late afternoon and people were waiting for dinner. 

geebee908

I would definitely have some alternatives to popcorn in case there are people who can't eat it because of dental appliances or other issues. Cheese and cracker trays and fruit and veggie trays aren't that expensive and would undoubtly be appreciated also.

STARMOON44

Yeah I don't think you need a ton of food or anything, but like maybe 4 kinds of popcorn, and some pretzels? Really any sort of variety. 

Knottie3116341

Thanks guys! I think going with some veggie and fruit/cheese trays as additional food option is a smart idea. 

[Deleted User]

Adding some variety and veggie/fruit trays sounds great!

If you want a bit of entertaining reading related to popcorn bars.....
http://forums.theknot.com/discussion/1069858/popcorn-bar-instead-of-hot-appetizer/p1

SP29

I think it's a good idea to do maybe a couple types of popcorn (2-3) and have a couple other snack options that are a bit more substantial (veggies, fruit, cheese, crackers and meat are great).

DrillSergeantCat

Ironring said:

Adding some variety and veggie/fruit trays sounds great!

If you want a bit of entertaining reading related to popcorn bars.....
http://forums.theknot.com/discussion/1069858/popcorn-bar-instead-of-hot-appetizer/p1

I was waiting for her to say fruit infused water.