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SunAndSky

Joined: 27 Dec 2007
Posts: 3

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I'm in my 40's and I would prefer the sit down only because it's more elegant and if it cost about the same go for it.I asked my girls 17 & 18 and they said sit down also, it's nice to be served.Happy Planning!

ronblackheart

Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Posts: 6

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I am 26. I have been to four weddings in the past few years and two were sit down and two were buffet. I do agree with the sit down as to you don't have to wait in line and what not. But the food was always better at the buffet. The food that we got at the sit down dinner were dry and veggies were soggy. The lines always go fast plus there is always people the need help. My sister is handicapped and I just got her plate for her. Weddings are beautiful and it really all depends on what you want and what you can afford. I'm sure whatever you choose will be great. best of luck.

Saulalafe

Joined: 15 Dec 2007
Posts: 14
Location: Austria

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I had over 340 people at my wedding (adults, elderly, and children)....so buffet was defintely not an option for me. And as part of our Chinese heritage/practice, it is usually a sit down dinner (our was 12 courses) anyway. We had plenty of food, so we didn't have to worry about running out of a certain item....especially if it is popular.Personally, l like being served at the table. It always makes me feel more comfortable not having to wait in long lines in high heels...trying to balance my plate....I always get really frustrated when I see people with an item that I like, and by the time I reach it in the buffet line, they are all gone.My spouse and I are 29, we got married 01/17/08; and reception took place 01/19/08.

Suz123

Joined: 11 May 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

Buffet

sam

Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 5

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I am 26 married 3 years... We had the wedding party and immediate family served. Everyone else attended a nice buffet. We had people of all ages and it worked out wonderfully. People tell me the thing they remember from my wedding was the FOOD... they ate and ate! We had meat eaters and vegetarians so it happened to appease all people. Plus, everyone in their formal attire (aka - family and wedding party) didnot have to contend with the "balancing act".

Sunshine5488

Joined: 24 Feb 2008
Posts: 2

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I actually prefer buffet. Contrary to what many believe that a sit down meal is nicer, I have seen many buffets that were done very nicely. It's all in how the venue presents it. I have been to buffet weddings with 300 or more people and it doesn't take long to get your food if the venue knows what they are doing. Since you are doing it at a nice hotel they should know how to set it up correctly to expedite the guest getting their food. It may be difficult for the older guests, yes, but are there not going to be plenty of youthful guests that could help the older ones get their meal or get it for them? I would think so. You also have more options for picky eaters.Problem with sit down meals, most the time is not hot by time it is received at the table. May be convenient to not get up but I would much prefer hot food. Also if you don't like what is being served with a sit down meal, well I guess you go hungry, because you have no other option. Even with different meat choices usually the side dishes are set. OH and just because you have a sit down dinner doesn't mean you will get served quickly either. I am 27.

ssiaofaom

Joined: 07 Nov 2007
Posts: 11
Location: USA

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I prefer to eat from a buffet, and that's what I'm offering at my wedding. Simply because I can choose to eat what and how much I want. My fiance always suffers at sit-down dinners because he hates veggies, and would rather have more meat and potatoes, you know? As for food running out... I've never known a wedding to run out of food for buffets.

sukatx

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 4

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I personally have been to both and I prefer sit down! I don't like walking around other with the chance of spilling or being spilled on, and I don't like waiting in line! We are having a sit down meal with options. I am just color coding the name place cards! I also think it really hard for those who have kids at a buffet making several plates which involves several times of standing in line!As for those picky eaters will know what you are serving and if they don't like it can eat ahead of time. I also agree with people will eat more food then normal because it free and it sitting out there! I am 26 been to several weddings and prefer sit-down meals! I say let your daughter pick thought it is her wedding! Best wishes and good luck in all your planning!

Shortie

Joined: 24 Jan 2008
Posts: 4

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:22 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

Buffet is nice for the choices, but not good when the guest list is large. It just takes too long for everybody to eat.Sit down is more formal, and can still have a few choices. Personally, I prefer a sit down meal to a buffet.WHY would anyone around the age of 20 get pizza? Seems like a kids meal. And does it matter if they're single or married? I'm a 20+ year old married woman. Would I get a "kids meal"? Kind of insulting, actually.EDIT: At my wedding we did "family style." It's definitely the best of both worlds! The table is served a few dishes (we had veal cutlet, chicken marsala, and something else) as well as veggies and potatoes and other sides. Guest at each table can pick what they want and have as much as they want. When a dish was empty, they were cleared and given a full dish! The key: You can't do single pieces, like chicken breasts, most of the time. It's usually something they can carve or make in bulk, like roast beef. Unless the venue has this type of meal option, which mine did. Smile

ScanonAmoda

Joined: 07 Feb 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Slovakia

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:51 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

Buffet...it is more casual/laid back, you interact with more people, there is less food waste because you dont put something on your plate you know you won't eat.I wouldn't serve pizza. That is tacky as all get-out for a wedding reception.

Swoplopob

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 21
Location: USA

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:20 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I'm 32 and a VERY picky eater so my vote goes for buffet for a number of reasons: 1 - my food doesn't get slopped together on my plate since I'm serving myself (I am that picky that I won't eat it when one food touches another)2 - even when there is a choice in entree when you RSVP, I don't ever recall what I picked 4 or 6 weeks later when I'm actually sitting down to the dinner3 - buffets usually offer more selections (@ my venue, same price, guests could pre-select from 2 entrees when they RSVP or the buffett would offer 3)4 - less waste. People take more of what they want, less of what they don't want. People can get seconds if they are bigger eaters or take smaller portions if they don't eat much.I will say that for large crowds, the buffet may not be the best choice, unless you can have more than one buffet line setup (such as with the 250 guests mentioned above).I would also say that if the setting is formal, a sit-down is better. you don't need people in fancy gowns trying to maneuver a buffet line.My wedding isn't casual but it is not formal and we are having the buffet.

Stereimirlher

Joined: 26 Nov 2007
Posts: 2
Location: Netherlands

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:50 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

Buffet, definitely. My husband and I had a buffet style meal and it went so smoothly. Everyone was able to get up and get what they wanted. You could see what food you were picking out and the caterers had cards in front of the food so you knew what it was (for things like various salads)...Anyhow the line went quick so nobody was just sitting there waiting on their food.Also the caterer we used did both sit down and buffet style and the buffet was cheaper. We had 3 meats, 3 veggies, 3 salads, rolls, etc. and it was only cost $5.50 per person, vs. the sit down which would have been 3-4 times more. Crazy!

rujeltaoser

Joined: 15 Mar 2008
Posts: 6
Location: USA

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:19 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

My fiancé and I recently had to make the same decision. We're 27 and 25 respectively. The price was about the same for both choices. We decided on the plated, sit down meal for a few reasons: 1.) we're having a large wedding and felt it would take too long to have everyone go through a buffet, 2.) the sit down meal is classier, and 3.) some of our older guests expressed a preference for a sit down meal.

sweenceGove

Joined: 06 Mar 2008
Posts: 81
Location: Belarus

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:48 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

I think it depends on the size of your wedding. If it is a large crowd buffets takes too long. And don't worry about the older guests...if you have a buffet have menu cards on each place setting and tell the location ahead of time to have their waitstaff ask the older fokls if they would like them to get a plate for them. I like stations which is smaller buffets all over the room allowing guests to go get seafood at one, maybe pasta at another...that is more casual and fun because each station has it's own personality. Sit down are my personal favorites. I am 27.

Terri8120

Joined: 27 Dec 2007
Posts: 3

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:18 am Post subject: Do you prefer sit down dinner, or a buffet at a wedding, and

Buffet:Your guests will have more menu options.With a sit down dinner you have to do all of the work with menu cards and such. If a guest does not like something being served on the buffet they don't get it. When you are served at a wedding you feel obligated to eat everything on your $80 plate.Buffet also gives your guests more chances to mingle with more than their table.

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