Tacky or Rustic??

I thought about doing that because it is my favorite food and food is sooo expensive. We ultimately decided to do Catered BBQ because I didn’t want to worry about someone putting out the pizza or having to go get it.

I wouldn’t serve pizza. It isn’t wedding food. I would serve a proper meal to my guests.

The only time pizza works is if you hire someone who specifically caters and cooks pizza on site. In my area there are a couple of “pizza trucks” that are old fire trucks outfitting with pizza ovens. We did this for a family reunion a few years ago and it was great. They served salad and all types of gourmet pizza. For a casual wedding I think it’s fine.

If you want it, do it! Theres no such thing as "wedding food".

View Quoted Comment Unless someone is having a traditional party, pizza isn’t appropriate. A wedding reception isn’t an average party and should have a served meal. Its what’s appropriate for the guests.

I don’t think it’s necessarily tacky, but I also don’t think it’s rustic. Pizza gets cold really quick so I’d be worried about that.

So, do you have a restaurant or caterer in mind? If they can set it up hot and keep it warm, you're in the clear.
Don't let Pinterest guide you too much. Some things look great on Pinterest but don't work in real life. My venue of choice supplies picnic tables and while Pinterest had some charming pictures it didn't feel right. I came on here and people were very firm that even with a padded bench picnic tables are just terribly uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of in a dress. So, I'm gonna fork out some cash and rent tables and chairs. Pinterest lies.

View Quoted Comment I disagree with your statement. If it’s casual there is no need to have a served meal. All the weddings I have been to are buffet style and you serve yourself. I would be happy to have pizza at a wedding. Unless it a black tie wedding you don’t need a served meal.

Several of the venues near me are wineries that serve brick fired pizza, so I don't think it's necessarily tacky. I love pizza. Everyone likes pizza. Also, much easier to serve and eat than tacos, which are all over the forums here as acceptable.

View Quoted Comment It’s also a wedding with a $4,000 budget. So although it’s not the traditional plated meal, the bride is serving a meal and isn’t self catering so I see nothing wrong with it. I’d lean towards bbq over pizza, but as long as it can be served hot I think it’ll work. I was invited to a wedding next month that is having pizza. It’s not the formality that I want for my wedding, but it works for the couple.

It works, especially if you’re leaning towards a more casual wedding. I say do what you want. It’s your day. I think it would be a super-unique, memorable kind of party if there was a pizza bar. And I’m sure it will be great as long as the food is fresh.

Pizza is okay, but I wouldn’t like it as the only thing being served. Besides the fact that most people don’t want to eat cold pizza, there are people who cannot comfortably eat pizza. My FH has ulcers and the acidity from the sauce on pizza always ends up making him sick. I actually know a lot of people who have similar food sensitivity. It’s just something to consider before moving forward with just pizza.

Pizza truck!!!!! My cousin did it and it was SO much fun and no one, not a single person complained about the food!

Everyone loves pizza and it works for your budget. Like others have said, if you can guarantee that’s it’s hot when the guest eat I say go for it!

I've been to a wedding with pizza - it was delicious. It was catered by a local pizza place with gourmet flavors, not boxes from Dominoes, lol. Fresh and hot and tasted amazing.

Honestly as a guest I’d be happy about having pizza! Haha but it’s completely up to you so do whatever will make you happy!

Tacky? 🤷🏻‍♀️But please let your guests know it's more than just very laid back, this is more let a get together, so they aren't overdressed waiting in line for pizza. I'm picturing a woman in a nice floor length dress getting pizza-🤷🏻‍♀️I don't think it's appropriate, I would be irked and make my H take me to a nice place after 😂

A pizza bar sounds amazing. I’d love that so much more than 90% of foods served at weddings.

If you are only going to have pizza available, I'd suggest letting people know in advance. My husband can't eat pizza as he is allergic to the wheat and egg in the crust and the cheese on top. He would not be able to eat at the reception! Not very fun for guests with food sensitivities/allergies.

View Quoted Comment This is going to be true of most menus. Special meals can be provided for those with dietary issues on any budget. You can include on your RSVP, "We'll be celebrating with a wonderful pizza buffet! Please list any food restrictions so we can assure you're able to celebrate with us."