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small, outdoor dessert-only reception?

dm1372dm1372
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We are having a very small outdoor wedding/reception (50 people max - more likely closer to 40) in a beautiful park. We have a space to use with an outdoor kitchen. We were planning on a dessert-only reception - with a cupcake tower with the top layer holding the 1 tier wedding cake, cookies, and ice cream (we may even rent an ice cream cart) and/or sundae station. We're going to have beer/wine and soft drinks (all bottles or cans, very informal). 

I know we can do whatever we want.... and I definitely don't want to have a full meal. But should we have some type of "real" food? Appetizers or something? I don't even know what I'd have. The ceremony will be around 3pm if that makes a difference.

Any ideas appreciated!
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  • SomethingBeautiful08SomethingBeautiful08 member
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    I agree with the others.  Even something as simple as nuts, pretzels maybe a snack mix in a nice bowl would be a great and easy addition.  A fruit tray, chese & crackers and even veggies and dip would also be good and go well with the dessert for those that might not be so into a sugar rush.  Besides unless you were just talking sparkling wine or sweet mixed drinks, other alhohal with just deserts sounds a little weird to me.   
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  • JoanE2012JoanE2012 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_outdoor-weddings_small-outdoor-dessert-only-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:666Discussion:52bb29dc-5264-4567-9111-99c1d12e157bPost:5522783c-7664-4333-a304-5fcbbb5137d1">small, outdoor dessert-only reception?</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are having a very small outdoor wedding/reception (50 people max - more likely closer to 40) in a beautiful park. We have a space to use with an outdoor kitchen. We were planning on a dessert-only reception - with a cupcake tower with the top layer holding the 1 tier wedding cake, cookies, and ice cream (we may even rent an ice cream cart) and/or sundae station. We're going to have beer/wine and soft drinks (all bottles or cans, very informal).  I know we can do whatever we want.... and I definitely don't want to have a full meal. But should we have some type of "real" food? Appetizers or something? I don't even know what I'd have. The ceremony will be around 3pm if that makes a difference. Any ideas appreciated!
    Posted by dm1372[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>I would definitely have a few snacks or appetizers.  Cheese/crackers/veggies/dip/etc.  I like something little to munch on while I have wine, and it would be weird to pair it with ice cream.

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