Serving a buffet meal for wedding reception

#1 vwlover71

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Posted 01 April 2025 - 02:48 PM

We are having an outdoor wedding at 5:00 pm followed by appetizers while photos are being made. After that we plan to have the traditional presentation of the bridal party and dances followed by a buffet meal. After that we have a band until 10:00 pm. We have been told that it is rude to have guests wait for the meal and that it should be served immediately so the guests won't have to wait to eat. I thought that was the point of appetizers. I have been to so many wedding that the bridal party gets what is left over or nothing. Since it is a meal and not heavy appetizers should we wait to begin serving until after the bridal party arrives?

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#2 Nancy Tucker

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Posted 02 April 2025 - 10:08 AM

You have planned it perfectly. Whoever tells you that it is rude has not been to a formal wedding in a while. Your guests are entertained and fed at the cocktail hour. Relax and get your photos done but don't plan to get much of the appetizers yourself...