Are appetizers necessary?

For an hour and a half? Definitely yes.

I would do apps. If people are coming from work they likely wouldn't have been able to eat a snack and I would need food before 6:30...I'm also always hungry.

Absolutely have them no questions asked!

Yes, why would you take money from the bar and put it towards apps? you need both. open bar and plenty of apps.

Absolutely you need food! Esp since your cocktail hour is longer than normal

If youre having an hour and half gap you for sure need apps.....your guests will be starving by 630

You need to feed people to avoid them getting drunk during cocktail hour and a half.

Definite yes

You definitely need something substantial. I can drink 2-3 drinks in an hour and a half. I'd definitely need food to go along with it!

Yes, 1 1/2 hours is quite long to wait. Plus many people may have not eaten since lunch.

Yes you do. At least 5-10 pieces and a cold display if not more.

It would be irresponsible to not have appetizers while serving cocktails, wine and beer. The bar is heaviest hit during cocktail hour. People will definitely need food to balance out their drinks.

I'd be one hangry drunk after a cocktail hour and a half with no food.

Yes, definitely feed people during cocktail hour. Also, that seems like a really long reception.

You need apps and a bar.

I was told you plan for 3-4 per a person. We too are having a Friday wedding

Yes is this a serious question?

I can get awful drunk in an hour and a half. Definitely offer apps. Your caterer should be able to advise you on amounts per person.

3-4 pp on a Friday night where people are probably coming right from work is not remotely enough.

Yes on apps