My H2B and I are planning a buffet meal for our reception and having both a DJ and a country dancing band for the evenings entertainment. I wondered if anyone else has done this and how it had worked out? When the guests arrive at the reception after the photos is it ok to hand out punch and just have them mingle while we have a recieving line or should there be entertainment at this point too? We are trying to keep costs down as much as possible so we have wine and non alcoholic drinks on the table for the meal and the rest (apart from non alcoholic) is a cash bar. Is that really tacky because even with only our closest friends it's all we can afford and we've already waited 5 years to save!!! (Both have low paid jobs).
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I would eliminate the cash bar completely both for etiquette and legal reasons. On the etiquette side, you just don't want to host a party and then ask guests to pay. You should serve what you can afford; what you've mentioned other than the cash bar is perfectly acceptable and generous. Also, you just don't want to have people getting smashed, ruining your wedding and possibly driving after the event so limiting the amount of alcohol could save you some legal as well as financial concerns.
Speak to your DJ about the order of events since he will be your naster of ceremonies and should guide you through the event process. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Order of events for a wedding reception
