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Dessert only?

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Hi ladies! What do you think about doing a dessert bar and coffee instead of a full meal for the reception? I would have the ceremony after lunch, around 2pm and then the reception would be before dinner? Is that weird? 

(This will be in the winter, so hot drinks will work.)
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Re: Dessert only?

  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    This probably isn't going to be a popular opinion but I really don't get dessert receptions.  I love sweets but there is a limit to the amount of sweets someone can eat at any point in the day.  Even worse at 2 in the afternoon. Because then you're sick for the rest of the day.  Make sure there are plenty of other non sweet options like veggie trays, fruits, cheeses etc.  
     
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  • MrsGandthebeagMrsGandthebeag member
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    You're fine etiquette wise, but I also find the concept kind of odd.  
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  • NYCMercedesNYCMercedes member
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    It's fine. Back when our grandmothers wedded, they did cake and coffee, plus an occasional finger sandwich. I second hoboken's idea to have some savory finger food as well.
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  • AJuliaNJAJuliaNJ member
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    I would at least add some appetizers or a cheese plate. I'm not crazy about dessert receptions. I've never been to one, and I think I'd be a little disappointed if I was.
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  • JessML85JessML85
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    my best friend had a dessert only reception several years ago.  They had a TON of cake and pies left over because most people only ate one piece of dessert.  I also second having non sweet items available.
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  • EmanonsEmanons member
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    I have been several wedings where the reception is a dessert buffet.   I strongly recommend having a cheese plate as part of the buffet for your guests with sugar issues or outright diabetes.   The only time I saw any problems was when the invitations did not identify that there was a dessert buffet  to follow.   These invitation said reception to follow and people mistakenly believe they were getting dinner.  It is very, very neccessary to clearly indicate that you are hosing a dessert buffet to follow. 
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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    as long as it's done by 4 or so it's fine. i would also consider adding some savory things too-i wont have more than 1 piece of pie (I'm not a cake fan). some fruit, veggies etc.. for those of us who dotn want to stuff our face with empty calories all afternoon :) i'm kind of kidding and kind of not all at the same time

     

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  • tara.ctara.c member
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    In addition to the recommendation that you have a veggie plate or the like, I'd also recommend a cold drink option.  Dessert makes me thirsty, and coffee doesn't quench it for me! Ice water in a nice pitcher is okay, but a yummy homemade punch is a great touch!  
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