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backyard reception help!

dkstumpf86dkstumpf86 member
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Hi ladies! We have had a sudden change of plans with our wedding. We orignally were going to have a church ceremony and our reception at the Quentin Riding Club, but due to the crappy economy and not knowing how much longer my FI will have a job we are cutting back big time. We are now having our ceremony and reception in his parents backyard. They live somewhat in the country and have a huge backyard. We have a guest list of approximately 80 people, which we had to cut back from 100--meaning no friends, just family :-( . We are doing all of the food ourselves. So here is my question.. What type of foods do you think i should serve?? We are having a relaxed picnic type of reception if that helps at all. Thanks for your help!
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Re: backyard reception help!

  • kzsnyderkzsnyder
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    HOnestly, I would take this opportunity to go all out on the "non-traditional" things.. have a pig roast.. set up a volleyball net!  Serve things like hamburgers and hotdogs and then have red and white picnic tablecloths..use mason jars with wildflowers as centerpeices.  Or, just have an afternoon lunch with soup, some tea sandwiches and desserts. 
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  • jbnbridal1jbnbridal1
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with pp- you could just do a variety of sandwiches, fruit and pasta salads, veggie tray, cheese and cracker tray with some gourmet dips, etc. Don't know if I'd go the "picnic-theme' route, but that's my personal preference. You could rent chafing dishes and make some hot dishes. You really can do anything-just depends on how much work you want to go to! LOL Just get someone willing to help you out with the food for the day so you and your mom can relax and enjoy the day!!
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  • Lovie 129Lovie 129
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    edited December 2011
    I am a southerner and picnics are common for rehearsal dinners in the south. They can be casual consisting of ribs, chicken, pulled pork, a variety of homemade bbq sauces, or more formal with cheddar cheese biscuits, corn pudding (southern staple), baked beans, cole slaw with apples, cashews, and raisnis, and an ole fashion pig roast (in the ground or in a grill). Don't forget grilled veggies and fruits with glazed liquors. Hope this helps, and good luck. Don't stress, most southern foods are best made ahead, the seasoning is meant to marinate a while, makes the food tastes better.
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