What should I do food-wise that will still be inexpensive? I don't think my parents will have enough money to afford to feed a full meal to everyone (they are the ones paying), but I don't know what our other options are. We are having lots of out of town guests and I didn't know if it would be bad not to serve dinner? One of my friends told me that it would be. But even if we specify on the invitation? Anyways, we won't be old enough to have alcohol and our parents don"t approve, plus that's an added expense, so how could we plan a dry reception?
Re: Food on a budget!
You don't have to explain your choice to anyone! My step-family is LDS and were all married before age 22 and they're ALL STILL MARRIED! Age isn't important...it's love. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptuals.
Ok back to food...have you thought about a food truck? Its cute and they usually cut a huge portion off for big parties.
Do you two have a fave place you love to eat at? See if they cater. Our fave taco shop does an amazing catering spread.
Or go super low key and order pizza! In Brides magazine they had the CUTEST budget wedding and they had pizza. I'll try and find the link and I'll message it to you!
The few LDS wedding "receptions" I've attended don't have alcohol (obviously) or food. They have snacks or cakes and they were tons of fun!
if your reception is dry, consider a brunch,lunch,or tea which would cut the cost because people expect to drink the evening.
If you have your ceremony and reception in one space even better. Rent your own. Flowers become fruit. Small cake with sheet cakes.
Haiku'd that for you
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