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Megan
Expert November 2022

Something else to pay for!

Megan, on August 23, 2020 at 8:41 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 11

I finally got my fh on board with a smaller ceremony for next year ( maybe April 2021) and the bigger reception at later date. With the package with the venue for the smaller ceremony- Elopement/Tie the knot- you have the venue for two hours for the ceremony, you can do cake, first dance, and pictures on the venue. I have no desire to do a first dance, but would love to do some pictures around the venue and of course eat a little cake. With saying we will be providing cake for our less than 50 guests, and providing a separate wedding reception in the future, would it be rude to not have some type of meal after this smaller ceremony? Of course I would love to continue the celebration with everyone but I can see where it could get expensive.

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Latest activity by Megan, on August 23, 2020 at 10:26 PM
  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    It's not rude as long as you make mention of this on the invitations.
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    I don’t think it’s rude, I would have simple cake & punch.

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  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I don't think it's rude, especially if you're providing cake for them! I would recommend holding the smaller ceremony/reception at a time that is not around a meal time, since you don't plan to serve a meal.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I would just make sure your celebration:reception isn’t during a meal time. You can get away with a cake and punch or tea if that’s the case.
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  • Leanne
    Super September 2020
    Leanne ·
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    Depends on the time of day. If ceremony is at 2-3pm I think you can get away with appetizers and cake.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Yea I would make it known on the invite
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  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
    Stacey ·
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    As long as you are not holding the event at meal time, cake and punch is perfectly fine!

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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    As long as it’s not during a meal time and you make it clear to your guests that this is a cake a punch reception, I think you’re good to go
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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Many receptions serve cake and coffee only and it is not rude because refreshments are provided. A full meal is never required unless your reception is at a meal time (11-1 or 5-7). A cake reception is held between meal times so you can get away with that and still be a proper host as long as there is enough for everyone.
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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
    Molly ·
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    Nope just make sure you include that it is a cake and punch reception.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    Thank you for all the feedback! 🙂
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