Do you think I'm crazy?

[CarlosHoney]

I have an idea. I read on another site, completely unrelated to weddings, that this lady had a DESSERT ONLY reception and it saved her a ton! I could do that. I mean, dessert! And, I can order it all from the bakery where I'm getting the cake, and it would all be delivered for free!! How amazing and awesome is that. And instead of spending $10 per person, it would be more like $5!

I'd probably get this stuff:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Cookies
Truffles
Turtles
Fruit Tarts
Mousse Cups
Fresh Fruit
Brie w/ Honey and Rasberies

How sweet it is. Am I a nut? :bbmrgreen:

[dee177]

Not at all carrie, I think its a smashing idea I mean who doesnt like dessert. If I went to a wedding and it was all sweet stuff I would think I was in heven. Maybe if there are a few of your wedding party who like more savory than sweet things you could include a few nibbles and canopes (i think i spelt that right, the e needs a little dash above it lol) that way you can suit both tasts and keep every one happy

[LaceyinPgh]

I like the idea of the dessert wedding. I of course and a big fan of dessert in all of its forms. The only thing I can say is that if you want to do it, I think you should change the time of your wedding. To me if I were invited to a dessert only affair, I would assume it was late in the evening after the dinner hour. So shot for maybe 8ish. That way people can get dinner BEFORE the wedding and then just snack on the desserts after. I know that you didn't want to serve alcohol but with desserts you might want to serve some champagne and maybe see how much a nice little coffee bar would be to set up with some cordials and flavored syrups. Oh, and add a fruit and cheese tray for any diabetics or health food junkies. You could pick those up at a grocery store on your way to the place though. I really LOVE the idea.

[The Wedding Diva]

YES! PLEASE send me an invite! I'll have my dentist on call :) Definitely change the time of your wedding reception, to very late-- preferably after 9 or 9:30 p.m. (in most areas of the country, 8 is still considered a dinner hour for events) or an Open House/Tea Style reception, typically around mid-afternoon (2-5 p.m.) Several ways to save in this area is with your reception site-- opt for an early Sunday afternoon or late Friday Night. You will only need a three hour rental, as these receptions "typically" do not last as long because there is not much care being served. Moreover, you can save on centerpieces, table and linen rental for the same reason, creating an environment more conducive to mingling.

Most important: Notify your guests ahead of time with your intentions. Do not have a dessert type reception at an hour where a meal is expected-- it will make you look cheap (a little Simon Cowell coming out of me LOL). If your guests have notice that there will not be a meal, they can opt to eat before the wedding. You do not want disgruntled guests leaving your fete early because their ribs are knocking together.


HTH

[Kacie_bride]

I don't think you're crazy. I heard of plenty cake and punch receptions all the time. But I do agree with everyone else about the time. I would think an early afternoon wedding would be good for this type of reception.

[CarlosHoney]

Well, we were going with a 3:00 wedding. 3:30/4:00ish reception.. Maybe I can move it up an hour, so that by 3:00 the reception will be in full swing. I planned on having Brie and Fruit. Coffee is a good idea! It's really hot in June though, so I plan on offering LOTS of cold bev's.

I was thinking iced tea (can still do it with flavored syrups), limeade, bottled water, soda (like Jones, IBC, Coke, stuff in glass bottles), and some Izzie (sparkling fruit juice) and maybe Clearly Canadian.

We are doing a Champaigne toast, but not really serving anything else. There will be a coctail waitress making rounds every so often just in case someone really needs a drink, but that early in the day, I don't think that it's really nessecary.

With the venue, we have it for 6 hours.. So, if it starts at 2:00, we'll be ready to leave by 8:00.. Which will be just about right. We might have an afterparty where anyone is welcome to drink if they want.. and it will be much cheaper than buying through the country club ($255 for a keg of domestic beer!!).

But, I'm going to talk to her about having some lighter things since it's early afternoon. Maybe some croissants with glaze, biscotti, scones with butter and jelly, and muffins? Plus, Carlo wants a Key Lime Cheesecake as his Groom's Cake. I think it would be good to have a wide variety of textures, tastes, and colors.

[brewsells]

I have heard of alot of people have a dessert only reception. I think it's a great idea. And it will save alot of money. I know that Cosco has a chocolate fountain for about $30. I think this would add alot to a dessert only reception. You could put out strawberries and pretzels... anything that goes with chocolate.

[CarlosHoney]

I will DEFINITLEY look into the chocolate fountain. I plan on haing chocolate covered strawberries for sure, though, just in case it isn't doable.

[Kacie_bride]

I don't think many people will be wanting coffee in San Antonio in June. Texas heat is murder and I don't know why anyone would want to add to their misery. Ice tea is a great idea! Almost everyone likes it. And lemonaide! Yummy! Also perhaps you could serve flavored lemonaide. I like rasberry lemonaide.

[CindySue]

I don't think many people will be wanting coffee in San Antonio in June. Texas heat is murder and I don't know why anyone would want to add to their misery. Ice tea is a great idea! Almost everyone likes it. And lemonaide! Yummy! Also perhaps you could serve flavored lemonaide. I like rasberry lemonaide.
While I have to agree that MOST people wont want coffee in June....I have several family members that drink it ALL day.....ALL year long. But the iced tea will definitely be perfect.

And Carrie I think your idea is great. And you have the timing right to pull it off. Im only having snacks and dessert because mine will be late. The only reason why Im having snacks is because there will be alcohol there.