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Dinner

Drewsgirl31Drewsgirl31 member
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For our 5th anniversary we are having a vow renewal and anniversary party, when it comes to dinner, can we have guests start eating before us? I don't want to be announced or served first. Also would it be weird or rude to have a "sweet hearts table"? Technically it wouldn't just be us it would be us and our kids and we wouldn't be up on a platform or anything. Just wasn't sure how we should do the seating for us or what is considered appropriate/inappropriate
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Re: Dinner

  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    I think having a table of just you and your kids would be lovely.

    I also think it is fine if guests start eating before you.  Are you having a plated meal or buffet?  Either option you will most likely be served/allowed to the buffet first since it is the whole "guest of honor" type thing.

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  • Drewsgirl31Drewsgirl31 member
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    Thanks you! We're doing a buffet, I wasn't sure if we should eat first or just let everyone go when they announce it's ready and we can just stand in line and chat with everyone. And if you have a moment @maggie0829 I would love you thoughts on a discussion I just posted in ceremony and vows
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    @rwhite0123 - I wouldn't just let everyone go to the buffet at once.  That could cause really long lines.  Typically caterers will dismiss one to two tables at a time, then wait a bit, and then dismiss more.  It just helps to cut down on the craziness.

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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    The table sounds lovely.

    It's fine if the guests eat first.  However, in a buffet situation the couple eating first is often for practical reason.  That way they can finish eating first and be able to socialize when guests are finished with their own meals.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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