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Wedding invite help

We just got an invitation and the reception card says "cocktail reception" at 7pm. The ceremony is at 5:30 at a Catholic church about 45 minutes away from the reception site. Are these people not going to feed us? Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with a cocktail only reception but not at dinner time.

Re: Wedding invite help

  • It's probably going to be heavy appetizers.  Well, atleast I would hope heavy.  I guess they are thinking people can get dinner in between..
  • Bring sandwiches in your purse!...hehehehe
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  • imageBigwuhead:
    It's probably going to be heavy appetizers.  Well, atleast I would hope heavy.  I guess they are thinking people can get dinner in between..

    This is what I am thinking too.  Do you know anyone in the bridal party that you can ask?  Because is it their way of saying we're having a "swanky" reception?  Or "we'd prefer no kids because we're going to be drinking"?  Or is it, "be sure to hit a drive-thru on your way"?

    Hmmmm...

  • I'm fine with appetizers but it won't be enough for DH. I don't think there's time for dinner between. I assume the ceremony will be fairly long since it's in a huge catholic church and the reception site is 45 minutes away. I just want to make sure DH has something to eat if they aren't having food so he doesn't get sloppy and grumpy.
  • I'm guessing heavy appetizers also. Is there any way you can ask someone close to the bridal party?
  • Hmm, I'd probably eat a light dinner around 4-4:30. That way you won't be super starving, but you'll be able to enjoy heavy apps if they have them.

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  • imageFutureMrs.McC:
    I'm fine with appetizers but it won't be enough for DH. I don't think there's time for dinner between. I assume the ceremony will be fairly long since it's in a huge catholic church and the reception site is 45 minutes away. I just want to make sure DH has something to eat if they aren't having food so he doesn't get sloppy and grumpy.

    This is what I first thought. I grew up catholic, and if they are having a traditional catholic service, that will be 1 hour long at least. It is usually an hour W/O a wedding. So if they go through all the readings, communion, and sermon plus wedding vows, etc it will be closer to 1.5 hours. Which makes me wonder how they planned that if the ceremony is at 5:30 and the "cocktail" begins at 7pm. The ceremony would have to be done by 6:15 for the bride & groom to get to it on time, thats only 45 min ceremony???

     I would be bringing lunch/snacks or hope the apps are filling!  

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