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Dessert Reception

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I have a quick question...our reception will start at 9 pm. We have paid for a dessert reception (and we're not skimping on the amount of pastries, chocolate, etc. by any means), but what I'm wondering is . . . will our guests be expecting a dinner? I mean 9 pm seems a little late for dinner. Am I wrong? Is dessert totally cheesy?
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  • HoneyBee+26HoneyBee+26
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    edited December 2011
    If I were invited to a 9pm reception, I definitely wouldn't be expecting dinner. I think a dessert reception would be fine in this situation, since you aren't having your reception during a prime meal hour. Make sure you mention it on the invitations in some way, such as "Dessert reception to follow". However, I think it might be a good idea to have a cheese and cracker platter and maybe some dry snacks or something to break up some of the sweetness of the desserts. I know if I eat too many sweets I get sick to my stomach. 
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  • McKenna2012McKenna2012 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would not expect dinner, either. And I am a huge fan of desserts, so I would love your reception.
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  • ewurglerewurgler
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    edited December 2011
    Can you put on your invite "dessert reception to follow"?
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  • amityr1976amityr1976
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    edited December 2011
    I don't think people would expect dinner, but if dessert is all you're having I'd be sure to have a couple of low carb options just in case anyone in your crowd is diabetic.   This is something we had to consider since my mom is diabetic.  We're including a special low carb cheesecake made with splenda  (i can barely tell the difference) so she doesn't have to abstain from all the fun.  Berries are also fairly diabetic friendly.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, y'all! Those were helpful! Yeah, we are gonna have some little finger sandwiches and cheese & crackers...so hopefully diabetics and non-sweet eaters will be ok. Thanks again!
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