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Original poster

Wedding reception- takeaway at home?

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DorisandDeidre · 28/04/2019 13:00

Would we BU to do this? Considering having the church ceremony and then going back to ours for a takeaway. Would you be okay with this as a guest? We have a small guest list (less than 15) and most have complex dietary requirements so we were thinking takeaway gives them the option of where we get the food from.

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Aridane · 30/04/2019 22:24

@sleeping - love your post!

LRL2019 · 30/04/2019 22:25

Sounds perfect!

Cattucino · 30/04/2019 23:17

OP lots of takeaways near me do "party platters" - basically anything thats on the menu but in much larger portions that come in trays rather than lots of small tubs - you could find out if any of yours do similar and just lay those out for people to help themselves.
A friend had this at his 40th which was at a small venue with no catering facilites and it worked really well - big trays of pakora, various curries, rice etc.

Hope you have a wonderful day, it sounds lovely and relaxed SmileFlowers

CauliflowerBalti · 30/04/2019 23:31

Your wedding, your rules. As a guest I'd love it but that's not the point - do what makes YOU happy. You're king and queen on your wedding day ;-)

Cryalot2 · 30/04/2019 23:42

Go ahead, you are giving choice. I would like that.
Enjoy your day.

Abbazed · 01/05/2019 19:39

Recommend the church hall xxx

YahBasic · 01/05/2019 19:43

One of the best weddings I went to involved 30 of us at a registry office, pub for a couple of hours and then back to their house for a pyjama pizza party with board games and movies.

Original poster
DorisandDeidre · 03/05/2019 13:29

Thanks all for your comments. @AuldJosey I'm curious, does that mean you think elopement weddings aren't really weddings?

Thank you @Aridane Smile

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AuldJosey · 03/05/2019 19:42

No - I love the absolute idea of eloping! Something rather romantic about it. But they're marriage ceremonies. Not weddings!!!!

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DorisandDeidre · 04/05/2019 07:48

But they're marriage ceremonies. Not weddings!!!!

Sorry, I still don't see the difference!!

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Enix · 04/05/2019 08:16

I'd feel a bit uncomfortable to be honest unless there was adequate seating (table, chair) as I wouldn't want to eat on a sofa or floor.

It's certainly something different and if that's what you and your partner want to do and what will make you happy, I think you should go for it as long as there's space for everyone to be comfortable.

Perhaps also forewarn people of your plans so they're prepared!

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