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small fry · Chanel

reception

Hermes

how about just appetizers and champagne? you can buy fairly inexpensive champagne, and serve an assortment of appitizers. I wouldn't worry about providing a meal - you're not obligated to -- a little post-ceremony celebration will do. you can also get sparkling grape juice for yourself (comes in a champagne bottle and is festive)

there's no need to have a huge party if you can't afford it or don't want it. people will get over it.

halleybird · Hermes

I agree with D's idea. Or champagne and dessert if it's in the evening!

small fry · Chanel

Thanks for the ideas. We are to just have our cake and punch. FH sister is making the cake for us. D thanks for reminding me that a meal is not necessary. People starting asking about it and I was feeling a little worried.

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

SmallFry...when's the wedding and reception...I'm sorry if you already told us but I don't remember.
A few suggestions for going low key...if you have Trader Joe's nearby you could honestly pick up everything there...great assortment of mini apps and mini desserts.
I catered the reception for my son's baptism myself and would be more than happy to share the menu which was, if I do say so, delicious but easy.
Just one other word of advice: if you plan on going the catering route and want to save the most money, call it a party, not a wedding...the 'wedding markup' for food, drinks and flowers is ridiculous!

small fry · Chanel

leah_leanna its okay I dont think I told you ladies. In fact its jan 4th of this year. We have decided just to go with cake and punch. I found a punch recipe Iam going to make. This wedding is going to be very simple.