Buffets at weddings

**Marigold2** · 01-19-2011, 06:42 PM

If they pay for it themselves they get to decide. If you are paying you should have a budget set and go by that.

**catnapper** · 01-19-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Marigold2

If they pay for it themselves they get to decide. If you are paying you should have a budget set and go by that.

They are paying themselves. Our gift is to babysit Cameron while they honeymoon.

**Karen** · 01-19-2011, 08:09 PM

I have been to both kinds of weddings, the sit-down type seem to be far more formal, and take longer. The buffet type reception makes for more mingling and conversation with people who might not be at your table, which can be a plus.

**kitten645** · 01-19-2011, 10:05 PM

I like the idea of the head table being sit down and guests being buffet. As the bride, I wouldn't want to be serving myself food in my gown. Of course, I can't sit thru a meal without "wearing' something that didn't make the whole trip to my mouth! I love buffets as an everyday meal. You get to pick and choose what and how much you want. I'd think it would also be a huge thing off the "to do" list. Co-ordinating who wants what and there's always some fool that didn't mention he was vegan, lactose intolerant and glutten free!

**K9karen** · 01-19-2011, 10:08 PM

If I'm remembering correctly, most of the sit downs had entree choices listed on the RSVP form. And there were appetizer stations prior to the main meal. I love that, but have a tendency to over eat on "finger food". I like buffet dinners too but I hate waiting in line (can't stand long with my bad spine). Actually, I always have such an awesome time at weddings, feeding my face, having a few refreshing cocktails and socializing, I don't care. Whatever makes the bride & groom happy, makes me happy.

**Twisterdog** · 01-20-2011, 09:20 AM

I agree with other here: sit down is more formal, and works well with small groups. I think it gives the reception a more classy feel. However ... 110 people? No, I think buffet would be far better for that many. We had about 100 people at our wedding and did buffet. It worked well. Some people just aren't that hungry, would rather mingle and talk (or drink), and buffets facilitate that far better than sitting at a table for an hour or more, waiting for all the courses of a sit-down meal.