Meals to be served at an eveving wedding

Tyragnew1

I am having an evening wedding starting at 8PM what are some suggestions for food choices? Wedding is in November.

misshart00

Your ceremony is late enough that you could have a dessert reception. 

banana468

misshart00 said:

Your ceremony is late enough that you could have a dessert reception. 

This is one of those times that a local norm may play into the decision. 8 PM in NYC is much different than 8 PM in my quiet Eastern CT town.

Could you do stations?

Viczaesar

How many out of town guests do you have?

Tyragnew1

Stantons sounds like fun give guest more choices! Thanks

misshart00

banana468 said:

Your ceremony is late enough that you could have a dessert reception. 

This is one of those times that a local norm may play into the decision. 8 PM in NYC is much different than 8 PM in my quiet Eastern CT town. Could you do stations?

True.  Didn't think about that.

Tyragnew1

Thank you!

ElcaB

Are you serving a full meal? 

Tyragnew1

Three

ifeelgoodifeelgreatifeelwonderful

When you say meal, do you mean an actual sit down dinner? For a sit down dinner, or even buffet, options are provided by the reception caterer.

If the wedding starts at 8, then assuming the reception follows and 8-9pm (while dinner time for some) might just be late enough to justify not having an actual meal. Is that the type of food options you are looking for?

That's not really an answer...I guess I just need more info

misshart00

ElcaB said:

Are you serving a full meal? 

Tyragnew1 said:

Three

3 full meals?  You should quote so we know who you're replying to.

Viczaesar

I think, since you're changing the day to a Friday at the relative last minute, you should provide a meal.

Tyragnew1

When you say meal, do you mean an actual sit down dinner? For a sit down dinner, or even buffet, options are provided by the reception caterer.

If the wedding starts at 8, then assuming the reception follows and 8-9pm (while dinner time for some) might just be late enough to justify not having an actual meal. Is that the type of food options you are looking for?

That's not really an answer...I guess I just need more info

as of now I have a full sit down meal two meats one side and one veg.

Tyragnew1

misshart00 said:

ElcaB said:

Are you serving a full meal? yes

Tyragnew1 said:

Three

3 full meals?  You should quote so we know who you're replying to.
one Im new to this blog thing

 

Tyragnew1

I think, since you're changing the day to a Friday at the relative last minute, you should provide a meal.

Its just one day earlier. Its not like I canceled it.

ifeelgoodifeelgreatifeelwonderful

ok...sounds like you have things covered then!

Tyragnew1

How many out of town guests do you have?
3

misshart00

When you say meal, do you mean an actual sit down dinner? For a sit down dinner, or even buffet, options are provided by the reception caterer.

If the wedding starts at 8, then assuming the reception follows and 8-9pm (while dinner time for some) might just be late enough to justify not having an actual meal. Is that the type of food options you are looking for?

That's not really an answer...I guess I just need more info

as of now I have a full sit down meal two meats one side and one veg.

You can continue to serve the same meal. Maybe I just don't understand the question.

misshart00

Tyragnew1 said:

How many out of town guests do you have?
3

Gotcha, That makes more sense.

Viczaesar

Tyragnew1 said:

I think, since you're changing the day to a Friday at the relative last minute, you should provide a meal.

Its just one day earlier. Its not like I canceled it.

It's one day earlier, now on a day that likely most of your guests will be working.  You're the one inconveniencing them by changing your plans, so I think you should provide a meal - which is fine, since you're planning on doing so anyway.  That is my opinion.

Tyragnew1

misshart00 said:

When you say meal, do you mean an actual sit down dinner? For a sit down dinner, or even buffet, options are provided by the reception caterer.

If the wedding starts at 8, then assuming the reception follows and 8-9pm (while dinner time for some) might just be late enough to justify not having an actual meal. Is that the type of food options you are looking for?

That's not really an answer...I guess I just need more info

as of now I have a full sit down meal two meats one side and one veg.

You can continue to serve the same meal. Maybe I just don't understand the question.

No you do but I could change the meals if need but I was orginially having a 2PM wedding.

Tyragnew1

Viczaesar said:

Tyragnew1 said:

I think, since you're changing the day to a Friday at the relative last minute, you should provide a meal.

Its just one day earlier. Its not like I canceled it.

It's one day earlier, now on a day that likely most of your guests will be working.  You're the one inconveniencing them by changing your plans, so I think you should provide a meal - which is fine, since you're planning on doing so anyway.  That is my opinion.

 

Thank you

 

STARMOON44

Steak, chicken, pasta? Maybe I'm missing something, but I'd just ask the caterer what they usually serve, and then do that.

harper0813

A full meal at 8 PM would be fine. That's when I usually eat on week nights. Serve whatever you'd like.

doeydo

You're having a full sit down meal?  I would have already eaten by 8 pm...  I think a dessert reception would be nice.  

Tyragnew1

doeydo said:

You're having a full sit down meal?  I would have already eaten by 8 pm...  I think a dessert reception would be nice.  

 

Yes I had that planned when the wedding was at 2PM I could always change it. Thanks

Tyragnew1

Steak, chicken, pasta? Maybe I'm missing something, but I'd just ask the caterer what they usually serve, and then do

 that.

Chicken and Brisket Mac N cheese and Beans  

thelastdreamer

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I don't understand. Do you know what food you're serving already? If you're serving Chicken and Brisket with Mac N Cheese and Buns, why are you asking what would be good? What does your caterer offer? 

misshart00

thelastdreamer said:

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I don't understand. Do you know what food you're serving already? If you're serving Chicken and Brisket with Mac N Cheese and Buns, why are you asking what would be good? What does your caterer offer? 

This is where I am.  I get that you're asking what to serve, but you already have a plan for what to serve.

Maggie0829

I am confused.

If you have a plan to serve the chicken and brisket and mac and cheese then great serve that.  I think when it comes to a Friday wedding having a full meal served at around 8pm is completely fine because most people would have worked that day and most likely would not be getting home until 6pm and then normally eating around 7pm.

southernbelle0915

OP, if you want helpful responses, people need to know what you're planning and what your question is. I don't think I'm the only one who is reading this thread like... um, what?