BarQ Reception

I so love BBQ but definitely wouldn't want to get dressed up to go eat it. If it's a laid back reception I say go for it. If you do decided to go with it and have a formal setting DO NOT i repeat DO NOT serve ribs or sandwhiches. FH wanted BBQ I killed that dream really fast. BBQ we're both wearing Ivory = Negative

@rachele- if you theme is class and elegance, i dont feel that ribs and bbq chicken are tying into that theme. bbq is more along the lines of a super laid back outdoor wedding or a sexy country themed wedding held in a rustic type facility or an a farm

BBQ is AWESOME, I will be the first to tell you, but make sure you have alternatives as some of yours guests might have issues they prefer not to discuss i.e. Acid Reflux

We're doing BBQ, just because it's BBQ does not mean it can't be elegant :-D At least it'll be GOOD, hearty, stick-to-your bones kinda food than a thin piece of chicken and some green beans on the side with a hard-ass dinner roll. Pffffffffft. Go for BBQ!

Heck yeah girlfriend! Like others have said BBQ can still be really nice. It's all about what you serve, how you serve it and the decor!

Thanks Ladies your wonderful great adive and ideas...

WE ARE GOING BBQ - FH is so happy

We're doing BBQ. The place that the venue, a Victorian Bed and Breakfast uses to cater the BBQ is an absolute favorite of mine and FH and it helped us stay in budget. My thoughts were our guests can get Beef, Chicken, Fish anywhere but where can they get really good Georgia BBQ. So we made all the food Georgia themed and are going to serve a local Brewery, Sweetwater, as the beer to give our OOT families a taste of what we love and something the family who live here already love. MIL flipped for a minute five but she came around and is as excited as we are.

There is a way to have BBQ food in an elegant setting. Speak with the caterer and see how you can have BBQ favorites dressed for your occasion. If that company can't do it then maybe you can find another caterer who will

As long as the food is good I say go for it...do what you both are comfortable with. I think too many people plan their wedding around trying to "PLEASE" everybody else.

Can't please everybody so do what will make you and your fh smile on your day!

Sound good MarvelBride hmmmm i would love to try Sweetwater

Thanks so much Crystal

Edna -Thats what i keep saying its about US

Barbecue sounds great. You would need to consider the type of theme you're going for though. Keep in mind that guests may be in their formal wear, and barbecue can get a little messy :-)

Diana - Cuban food sounds super good and Thanks that is the plan to come of with a solution we will be happy with no matter what it is

I think BBQ is great! We wanted to do the same but have decided to go with Cuban food instead (our families are both Cuban)

Like Michele said, just pick stuff that isn't as messy and you can still make it somewhat elegant...

It all depends on you two! Our mentality is we want everyone to have a good time and feel relaxed with good food! If elegance is a big deal to you then talk with your FH to come to a happy medium....