I apologize if this topic has been discussed before...
FH's uncle is getting married in September of 2014. Although we haven't received an invitation yet, we've been told that there will be a "Potluck" reception. That's my term for it. Uncle and his fiance literally told us that they are asking everyone to bring a dish, and in my head, that's potluck. I guess this is more of a rant than a question but... seriously? Is this terrible etiquette or a perfectly acceptable option for a wedding on a budget? Not only that, but the reception is being held in the firehouse hall where the uncle works and we are being told that we'll have to WALK from the ceremony to the reception, which are about a half mile from each other, because there is no parking at the reception site. What the hell? Am I being a snob here, or is this just terrible planning on the bride and groom's part?
Re: Potluck Wedding???
No, no no no. Potlucks are NEVER acceptable for your wedding. Your uncle is being rude. You aren't being a snob. And the parking issue is ridiculous. If he wants to hold a wedding at a venue without parking, they should be providing a shuttle.
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/
So are you supposed to drop the food off at the parkingless venue before the ceremony, or walk with your dish for half a mile afterwards? Good grief, the two things by themselves would be bad enough, but putting them together just makes them exponentially worse.
Your uncle and his FI are very poor planners.
potlucks are a huge no no at weddings. its your uncle and i would go but i would eat before hand. i am a picky eater and if i dont know who made it i wont eat it at all