backyard informal wedding reception/party?
I am planning my wedding for next summer. I have a pretty limited budget. I am wanting to get married in a sculpture garden at around 7:30pm and then have my guest(40-50) back at my mothers house for reception”party”. Is this an okay time to do a finger food reception(sandwiches, fruits, cheeses, dainties). We are wanting to rent a tent for the yard and maybe banquet tables to have the foods placed on, can I use expensive clear plastic plates or dinner plates?? Also, any ideas on the alcohol serving part. We would like to buy most of it but how to have self serve? If you get my drift of what I am planning please give some suggestions, I’d appreciate it.
I plan on stating on the invitations that it is a “snack type”reception.
Also, we are not wanting presentation or any gifts. So for those who leave comments about anything being tacky, it REALLY is only about Partying up after. No dance, no cake, no garter or bouquet toss. Basically a ceremony with a kick a** party and loud music!!
7:30 is totally fine for the things you are wanting to serve. In fact, you could get away with only cake & punch if you wanted at that time of night. You don’t have to print anything on the invites or reception cards about the menu, but it would be considerate to your guests.
The plastic plates & even forks are fine! Lots of brides use them who are even having more formal receptions than yours!
I would, however, have a bartender. Even if it is a trusted friend or relative. Having someone to regulate it even a little will keep you from having anyone get really falling down drunk. You can do a keg or bottles of beer & maybe white & red wine. That is probably all you need for this type of event.
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