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SworgoAtrof
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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Location: Paraguay
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 Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| My daughter and fiance are getting ready to sign a contract for the site of their wedding. Its almost the same per person for a nice sit down meal (limited choices, but sufficient) or a buffet, which could be a simple spread, or several choices of side dishes( price goes up ). I prefer being served at the table. You don't have to get up and stand in line, and work your way back. Older people have a harder time balancing a plate etc. I feel a buffet would cater to the picky eaters that would pile up one certain foods, and rush to get seconds, guess you know where I stand on this. Help! This is at a nice hotel, and planned for Oct. Younger guests( 20+ yr old singles) will recieve a separate invite for the reception with gourmet pizzas for them. Probably after 7PM. Buffet or sit down? Tell me your age with your answer. That helps me know alittle more about your choice. Is there anything else we should consider when making our decision?So far the response has been Fantastic!!! Thank you all!!! Please keep sending me your input. I will email these to my daughter and fiance'. Alot of wonderful ideas.I need to clear up the Pizza being served to guests around the age of 20 that are single. A cut-off line has to be drawn somewhere when serving dinner. Because of the expense a separate insert will be sent to a list of guests to attend the wedding and the reception, but not the dinner. So, for THAT group (which are usually casual friends, friends you haven't seen in a while, but stay in touch with, etc.) They will be able to enjoy GOURMETI need to clear up the Pizza being served to guests around the age of 20 that are single. A cut-off line has to be drawn somewhere when serving dinner. Because of the expense per plate, a separate insert will be sent to a list of guests to attend the wedding and the reception, but not the dinner. So, for THAT group (which are usually casual friends, friends you haven't seen in a while, but stay in touch with, etc.) They will be able to enjoy GOURMET PIZZAS provided by the hotel and also be a part of the reception. Im sure those who felt they didnt get enough at the dinner, will be wandering over for their late night snack. Hopefully there will be enough! |
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startwinkle05
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I prefer buffet personally...more casual, people can get what they want, when they want... |
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rxing
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| 22. Buffet hands down. Im picky! |
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shulayreser
Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I had a 250 people wedding with a buffet line BIG MISTAKE!!! It took 2 hours for everyone to get through. At the time it would have cost us 1 dollar per plate to have it served....I wish I would have spent the extra $250. |
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strileckuiM
Joined: 29 Dec 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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Personally, a buffet. It's just easier to pick and choose what I want (like).  |
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SnicaWali
Joined: 12 Jan 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Luxembourg
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I would have to say sit down and be served. |
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Sraolian
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 10
Location: None
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| buffet because you get better options to chose from. my experiences with sit down dinners, is the food isnt even that great since all venues try to have good sounding sit down meals, and theyre not. |
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Svaderopa
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 107
Location: UK
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I'm 26 and I would definitely prefer a sit down dinner. If you have a choice of three or four meats (parmesan chicken, fried chicken, ham, meatloaf sound good to me) and several sides to choose from, you should be fine. Good bread is important- just like you like to have a basket of bread brought to your table at a restaurant. If I were you, I would send out cards to all of the people you're inviting with a list of their choices and they can send them back.. that way you will know approximately how much you will need of each dish. Good luck.. |
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shumozavro
Joined: 27 Feb 2008
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Location: Italy
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I think served dinners are a little classier. Not that buffets are tacky or trashy, but a dinner service is a little fancier in my opinion. And I agree with your point about older people having a hard time (if you go with a buffet, maybe a family member or a waiter could help them). But I like that you have some variety with a buffet, and you can pick and choose what you want. I'd never complain to have a buffet. Maybe you can mix it up a bit, and have a couple of stations where people need to get up (carving station, custom pastas, mashed potato bar, etc.), but have most of the meal served. I am 24. |
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Speersloomo
Joined: 05 Feb 2008
Posts: 17
Location: Thailand
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| My dd is getting married next year. We're checking the same thing out. Our decision will be based on price. I prefer, however, a sit down dinner as long as there is a choice for those who do not like red meat AND as long as the caterer can deliver hot meals to all guests and not just the first dozen. Also, we'll be having passed horderves (sp?)while we wait for the wedding guests to arrive and guests will be mingling.Wanted to add that if you invite someone to the wedding, that person should be invited to the reception and be offered the same wedding fare as all other guests. Do offer some guests one meal and other guests a different meal (even if it is gourmet) is rude.If you need to cut the guest list for cost, cut the guest list; however, don't treat your guests differently. |
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STARR0662
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I'm with you on this one. We opted for a nice sit down served dinner vs the buffet for all the reasons you stated as well as..Cousin Sally that has a cold and keeps sneezing while in line..Aunt Mabel who is wearing a shawl that the 4 cats she has just love to curl up on...ooops there goes a few of those kitty hairs into the pasta salad...oh well no one will notice...Ahhh and theres little Jimmy...guess he didn't want that roll he picked up and put back.... wait..which one was it that he touched?? I swore I saw him picking his nose a few minutes ago.... Yeah... I will take the served dinner thank you! BTW... I am 40. |
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sormvoip
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: World
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| We are doing a sit-down. I don't like buffets as much, personally. FI likes them more, though, because he thinks they promote mingling and more choices.I am 33, he is 30.Buffets aren't necessarily cheaper. People are often under that mistaken assumption.Edit: I just saw your edit and honestly, I think that is rude to invite guests to the ceremony and dance, but not the dinner and only serve them pizza-if I am understanding you correctly... |
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solvanzi
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I prefer buffet because people aren't usually assigned seats for buffet dinners. The guests can eat when they want. There are more choices too. |
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SeirmArrall
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:28 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| Age:29I personally prefer a sit-down dinner. Weddings are a chance to attend something that is a little more formal and when I think of a wedding, I think of sit down dinners where you are served. My problem with buffets at weddings is that it can take a long time and it's sometimes a pain to get up and stand on line and balance it all. I'd rather go to a wedding and enjoy myself and know that there will be service and not have to worry about any of it. |
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Seamless_12869
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:58 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and |
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| I am 20 getting married next yr I prefer sit down I love the elegance of sit down dinner and having all the tables being served at the same time and the organization of it. SO that's me buffet for me sounds more like a b day party and not a wedding which is Formal. |
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