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Does this sound OK for a casual wedding menu?

cincychick35cincychick35 member
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We are having a very small (40 people) wedding.  It is going to be casual and laid back and held in a Community Center in the town where we live.

I am considering having Larosa's catering.  I am planning on buying their family meals.  I was planning on getting pans (each pan feeds 10 people) of Meat Lasagne, Chicken Fetticini Alfredo, Cheese Ravioli and Baked Ziti.  It will also include salad and breadsticks.

Is this enough food?  Or do I need some type of appetizers?  Our wedding ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 and we have planned on eating dinner at 6.


Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • GoBucksOHGoBucksOH member
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    edited December 2011
    Appetizers are always nice to have, but not required. What you have listed here sounds good for a casual wedding.
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  • caseyandlizziecaseyandlizzie member
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    edited December 2011
    That sounds good to me. Appetizers are always nce, but I think you should have enough food for everyone.

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  • DanceMDanceM
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    edited December 2011

    It sounds good. That should be plenty of food.

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  • airair44airair44 member
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    edited December 2011
    I love larosas so that sounds great to me! Like pp appetizers are always nice but not a necessity.  Just dont take too long to feed hungry guests!
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  • tiffjjrtiffjjr member
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    edited December 2011
    Sounds yummy to me! I wish we had did a more casual menu.
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  • utegogglesutegoggles member
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    edited December 2011
    I have NEVER heard of Larosas catering a wedding, I LOVE IT! I just told my mom about this. Catering has been stressing me out because of the costs, but they're reallly reasonable! It's about $7 for Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, and Breadsticks! Thanks for this post!
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  • mrs.dilligafmrs.dilligaf
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    edited December 2011
    While I love the idea of LaRosas catering, I just wanted to ask about logistics.  Are you getting married there as well?  Are you taking photos after the wedding?  If there is a gap while your guests are waiting, it might be nice to have a fruit or veggie tray.  Just something to snack on while they wait for you.  If you're getting married and getting in line to eat, sounds great.  Good luck!
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  • cincychick35cincychick35 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the feedback ladies!

    Yes, Mrs. D we are getting married and having the reception in the same place in the same room.  So the plan is to say our vows and let everybody eat!
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  • utegogglesutegoggles member
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    edited December 2011
    Cincychick35 - THANKS AGAIN for posting this. My family is close friends with one of the owners and we called him today and booked with them! I'm so excited! Thanks again!
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  • cincychick35cincychick35 member
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    edited December 2011
    stefwhitney - I am glad I was able to help you out!  We had such a hard time finding someone to cater such a small event.  And, who doesn't like LaRosa's...right?!
    I think it works out perfectly, you can fax the order in a day or 2 ahead and they will deliver it right to the venue...and the price can't be beat.

    Good luck with your wedding!
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  • Maurawed1112Maurawed1112 member
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    edited December 2011
    We just went to a wedding over the summer that had Larosas cater the dinner portion and then skyline at 11pm for a "sober up snack" of conies. I have to say there is nothing more Cincinnati than LaRosas and Skyline! It was delish!
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  • Maurawed1112Maurawed1112 member
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    edited December 2011
    Duhh I forgot to answe the question! I think if you are going right from ceremony to dinner, it is fine to have no appetizers. If you are doing any photos after the ceremony, then I would do a light appetizer, maybe fruit cups, cheese/veg platter and a beverage like tea or punch for that time.
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