Going from Ceremony to Reception in same location

Beachy730 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_going-ceremony-reception-same-location?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:9c62903a-bde1-4b56-acc7-00a9420fe77cPost:26c33300-ecbb-47c5-b61d-b56f5692243d">Re: Going from Ceremony to Reception in same location</a>:
[QUOTE]No one was attacking you for not having a sit-down dinner; you were told that was okay several times. The issue that was noticed was the TIMING of serving the appetizers/finger foods. People gave you advice so that you wouldn't be rude to your guests. You were also given suggestions on the transition from ceremony to reception. It seems that you are considering offering some food immediately after the ceremony, so that's good. I will also ditto the use of proper punctuation when you post in the future. It is extrememly difficult to grasp what you are trying to say.
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]

<div>Ditto all of this. I don't remember a single poster saying you were rude for not providing a full meal. We said it was rude to make your guests wait until 10 to eat, and not have seats for everyone. </div><div>
</div><div>Can you please explain why you are so intent on serving the bulk of your food at 10? I see you mentioned desserts and snacky food first so that's definitely a start. But I highly suggest doing the bulk of your food, even if it's not a full meal, earlier in the night, around 8 if your ceremony is at 7. Then at 10 bring out the desserts and lighter snacks. </div>

butterflyroy78 · April 2011

Here is my advise: Wait to get married until you can afford it. Skimping on things like chairs and food is rediculous.

csm6144 · April 2011

As a reply to the original question "how to transition", I would say it would depends on your venue. Our ceremony and reception are at the same location, but in different areas. Fi and I decided to greet the guests as they come into the ceremony location so we could skip the receiving line. So we are going to leave the ceremony and walk to a building nearby where nobody can see us and relax for about 10-15 minutes. Someone (parents, ushers, still working on this one...) will lead the other guests through the venue to the reception site where they can grab a drink and find their seats. Then the bridal party will make their entrance. Immediately following parents are going to make their speeches, then we are going to cut the cake. (Whew... this is a lot of typing.) Then dinner (or possibly appetizers in your case "hopefully") followed by the speeches by the best man and maid of honor and first dance.

If your wedding is so far away I would highly suggest you take time to plan everything out. You have lots of time and will have lots of ideas in your head. Take it slow and be patient. Everything falls into place - I promise!

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