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Potluck vs catering

Sharon, on September 19, 2016 at 3:41 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 66
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My fiancé and I were discussing wedding stuff and he mentioned potluck. I don't know how to feel because while it may be cheap, it's generally looked at as tacky, requires lots of planning (don't want 3 platters of sweet potatoes no matter how good they are!) and difficult for out of towners (no kitchen and such) any advice?!

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Latest activity by GeeQT, on September 19, 2016 at 8:22 PM
  • HoneyLife
    VIP October 2016
    HoneyLife ·
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    NO POTLUCKS!

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  • EM
    Master April 2017
    EM ·
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    DON'T DO POTLUCK. THAT IS THE ONLY ADVICE YOU NEED

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    .


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  • WeddingBelle
    Expert September 2017
    WeddingBelle ·
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    Please hire a caterer.

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  • Jaimee
    Master October 2019
    Jaimee ·
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    Don't do a potluck. Don't do self-catering.

    Look into catering options. Less stress, less risk.

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  • Bex-N-Effect
    Expert May 2017
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    No potluck! And you should update your avatar so that more people will chime in on this post and agree with me.


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  • Taryn
    VIP June 2017
    Taryn ·
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    Please read the new user sticky at the top of the forum.

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  • Jessinlove
    VIP November 2016
    Jessinlove ·
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    @Shannon, go with your inner voice! They are tacky and don't you want your friends and family to relax and enjoy the day with you?

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  • ELK
    Master March 2018
    ELK ·
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    Oh good.


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  • O&L
    VIP September 2016
    O&L ·
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    Looks like you already know your answer. Exactly for the reasons you stated plus you do not want your guests to bring you food, you should be the one providing the food! Get a caterer.

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  • carriemichelle
    VIP June 2016
    carriemichelle ·
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    Look into local restaurants that offer catering services. I'm sure you guys can get a great deal. Please, please do not self cater.

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Seriously?

    No. There is no VS. Potlucks are horrible.

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  • Laura2.0
    VIP March 2017
    Laura2.0 ·
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Omg I went to a Potluck wedding this summer it was a disaster!!! A horrible no good awful disaster


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  • AAK
    VIP September 2017
    AAK ·
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    Sweet baby Jesus.


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  • FutureMrsMaidenName
    VIP August 2017
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    Having your guests pay for a party that is meant to thank the guests is rude.


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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    Here are a few dictionary definitions that should put this issue to rest:

    Pot-luck: used in reference to a situation in which one must take a chance that whatever is available will prove to be good or acceptable.

    Catered: provide food and drink, typically at social events and in a professional capacity.

    Would you be willing to take a chance and wear a wedding gown from a hand-sewn collection that promised nothing while still hoping that what was available would be good enough/acceptable, or would you want to wear a wedding gown that was available and came from a professionally manufactured collection? If you wouldn't do it to yourself, don't do it to your guests.

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  • Sara
    Master April 2017
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    I associate potluck with food poisoning. Please dont do a potluck.

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  • Brooke
    Super January 2018
    Brooke ·
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    No no no to potlucks. The whole point of a reception is to thank your guests for coming. Its like a thank you gift to them. Making them bring food is not a thank you.

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  • Lauren B.
    Master October 2015
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    Let's hope your guests have 9 lives


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  • Rennyrenrennerson
    Super November 2016
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    Really? Again??


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