So I’m planning for my August 2025 wedding. Registry office with 4 witnesses and then a big party reception. The big part of the day is the reception and that’s where I think(?) I’m overthinking. Was timing for 5pm til (venue is licensed til 2am). Food wise we have food trucks; fish and chips and a hog roast and an ice cream van for pudding (hiring time 6pm-9pm) so everyone would have eaten around that time.
Should I then be putting out more food (small buffet style) around 9:30-10pm ish?
If people are drinking will I need more food around that time? Not eating from 6pm - 12am is a long time in my opinion (we are a family of eaters) would you put out more food around that time or make do with just the food trucks?
I don’t want people to look back and remember my wedding as the wedding they were starving at 😭
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Am I overthinking about how much to feed people?
LemonReader · 11/02/2024 19:58
Overthebow · 11/02/2024 20:01
I would put out more food. 6pm - 12am is too long especially with alcohol. Most people will want something around 10pm. Maybe some chips, pizza or sandwiches and crisps.
LemonReader · 11/02/2024 20:06
Thank you for confirming what I thought! Was thinking sandwiches, meats, cheese and crackers and that type of cold buffet food.
or would you do a hot buffet?
Overthebow · 11/02/2024 20:01
I would put out more food. 6pm - 12am is too long especially with alcohol. Most people will want something around 10pm. Maybe some chips, pizza or sandwiches and crisps.
mynameiscalypso · 11/02/2024 21:20
I love a wedding where you get bacon sandwiches towards the end of the evening.
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