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Dessert and Wine

sandramepricesandrameprice
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We are planning a 1:30 wedding and don't plan on having a full meal.  We were thinking of a chocolate fountain that includes all sorts of fruits, candies and treats to cover with the chocolate.  Then also having a wine bar with an array of wines, cheeses and possibly crackers.  Is this enough for an early afternoon wedding? The wedding and reception will be outside in a large tent in the middle of September. I would love some feedback and/or ideas:) Thanks!

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  • Beachy730Beachy730 member
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    edited December 2011
    Is 1:30 the ceremony or reception start time?  If ceremony, then what time would you expect the reception to start?  Lots of people choose not to serve full meals at their weddings to save money, but it should definitely be known to the guests.  I would definitely do cheese and crackers.  And maybe some type of other appetizer.  Then the fountain takes care of a dessert.  But you should put something in your invitation like "Reception with light fare" or something like that.
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  • kaeshakaesha
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    edited December 2011
    It's perfectly fine to serve just desserts, if that's what you want. Just say "desserts and drinks to follow" or something to that extent. I like mixing savoury with sweet myself so also vote for something like fruit, crackers & cheese!
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  • mysticlmysticl member
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    edited December 2011
    Just a word of caution on the chocolate fountain.  They are very messy.  I was at an event that had 2.  There was too much traffic around them and people kept bumping into each other.  As a result some very nice gowns ended up with chocolate all over them.  Also, your hands end up covered in chocolate. 
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  • dizzineadizzinea
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    edited December 2011
    you could also add a tray of petite sandwiches, if you wanted something a bit more substantial or toast in addition  of crackers for the cheese
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  • Beachy730Beachy730 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_food-cakes_dessert-wine?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:23Discussion:b404afe6-100d-4fed-b926-8997b70c8129Post:3be52c7e-1fda-4814-82c1-d1843d0d7e7b">Re: Dessert and Wine</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just a word of caution on the chocolate fountain.  They are very messy.  I was at an event that had 2.  There was too much traffic around them and people kept bumping into each other.  As a result some very nice gowns ended up with chocolate all over them.  Also, your hands end up covered in chocolate. 
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    We had a chocolate fountain at our wedding and had no problems with mess.  We had pretzel rods to dip, and mostly everything else was on skewers so people didn't have to reach in or anything.  The only problem we had with ours was that I think it may have been set up too late, so a lot of people didn't notice it was there.  But everyone who did loved it!
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  • Ashes_3Ashes_3 member
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    edited December 2011
    My friend had a chocolate fountain and everyone loved it! She had fruit, marshmallows, pretzels. Just be sure to put on invitation that it is a dessert and wine reception!!!
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  • sandramepricesandrameprice
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    edited December 2011

    You guys are such a HUGE help!! 

    I could see where I could be hesitant about a mess from the fountain, however the service that I'm planning on using stays there and attends to everyone’s needs so there will always be someone helping out with the chocolate who knows what they are doing. :)

    Thank you!

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