Wedding reception- takeaway at home?

[DorisandDeidre]

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.

I think it sounds lovely and relaxed. If someone I was close enough to to be one of 15 guests invited me to that I'd be thrilled. Wish I'd done it myself actually!

@Gardai - there is often Indian catering in takeaway containers after Indian wedding functions at home. Why would it be less romantic for English weddings? If you serve it up in a nicely decorated gazebo in the garden on glass or traditional Indian steelware (which some takeaways can provide) it can be very romantic. Some really uncomfortably prejudiced comments from you there.

I love food and for a small wedding I'd personally be more than happy with this idea!

I'd be fine with this in principle, although I'm intrigued to know where it is that takeaways cater well for all dietary options. As a coeliac I've pretty much given up on takeaways

It sounds vintage with a modern twist to me back in the 40s, 50s and 60s etc it was commonplace (if not what everyone did!) to have a buffet back at home. The "modern" twist is that it's a takeaway instead of a buffet.

I'd love it. Make sure you have plenty of pretty napkins, drinks and snacks in and maybe set the table etc before you go. If you can get any flowers in or similar to make it feel a bit more special/weddingy then all the better (needn't be naff "just married" stuff, but a white flower garland or two above the door etc could be very nice.

vintage with a modern twist that’s a lovely description.very apt

It was nothing to do with it being an Indian takeaway @Teddybear45
I read that’s what the OP was considering
I just had an image of being in bridal gear waiting in the local curry house, elbow on counter, looking at watch.

I think it sounds fun. In our local area there are a couple of companies who specialise in curries and sides for parties.

I love how everyone is rooting for Indian takeaway (me too!)

Of course it's fine, friendly and relaxed. Not a posh wedding certainly but there's no law that says you're only properly married if you have a buffet for 200 in a country hotel. I'd love to be invited to this type of thing.

You should look at ‘the Anna edit’ on YouTube she did something very similar for her tiny wedding and it looked amazing.

I think its a lovely idea, maybe get your guests to tell you their order in advance though, put the order in early and explain to the take aways that you are using that you are trying to pick up from a couple of places and why. I've done it occasionally for youth residential trips and most places have been pretty good about timings given a bit a of notice.

All the take aways round here deliver. Sounds great fun to me

Yup,circulate menu and get guests order in advance of the day
Order in advance,emphasise it’s wedding meal and must arrive complete & on time
Schedule a delivery time,nominate a guest to bring order in when it arrives

I think it sounds awful, sorry, and I’m not sure how dietary requirements are better catered for by a takeaway rather than a lovely buffet.

I can just picture you - the bride and groom - waiting in the local curry house to pick up a few biryanis after their wedding before heading back home to dish it up out of the foil containers.

Nah.

Sounds great, we had 12 guests for a slap up pub meal. It was great.

Lol,it doesn’t cut it because it’s not a “lovely buffet” as opposed to an unlovely buffet.
Coffee,it doesn’t really matter what the guest preferences are.its not about them
A good guest turns up,smiles,compliments food & venue.doesnt detract from day

Damn you all, now I really want a curry!

What an amazing idea I might steal it. Easy and cheap(er) way to celebrate with everyone

I went to a lovely wedding that was hosted in the house and garden of a friend (normal 4 bed detached). They set a very large gazebo up in the garden, had a few trestle tables and set up a few BBQ gas rings with large metal urns and trays filled with rice, chips, naan bread and various curries from the local takeaway. Everyone helped themselves and it was really great.
Plastic plates and cutlery and no washing up. One of the nicest and most fun weddings I’ve been to.

If that's what you want to do, then I can't see what the issue is?

Not all weddings have to be a sit down three course meal filled by a night time buffet.

Maybe get a cake and a small selection of puddings as well? A few different drinks, some champagne to toast?

My friends went to a dinner party where they had hired a chef to cook for them for the night. I think it only worked out £20 per person, which might actually work out cheaper, nicer - and safer for the dietary requirements!

Yummy! Could you do it in hall, unless everyone can sit down at yours with nice plates and cutlery, drinks while you wait?
I'd expect you to pay.

Ah that sounds lovely

I've always fancied having my wedding reception in Ikea cafe. All dietary requirements catered for and who doesn't like ikea meatballs and chips