When did the idea of feeding the guest come into play? I am planning my wedding and am torn on what to do. We cannot afford to feed a lot of people, so is it bad to have a pot luck wedding so to speak. My wedding will be outdoors at my parents farm. We also plan on having a tent there for the reception. We will provide the main dishes put would like to make it more relaxed and homey. It will still be a simple type elegance but more down to earth. I am not out to spend a fortune.
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Re: Pot luck wedding reception etiquette
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Dear Bellezzia,
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, don't invite a lot of guests. There is no polite way to host a pot luck wedding reception. This is considered tacky, unless it is an open church affair. We don't invite guests to a party for which they are asked to bring a portion.
We have always hosted events that were proper for the certain time of day. So, if we host a reception early in the day, we would provide cake and a beverage, which is what the guest would be expecting--no meal. This is the only other option for you. Host it during a time when guests do not expect to be fed an entire meal.
We have very many posts concerning this. Please read them. They may help you with your planning.
Pot luck wedding reception etiquette
