Reception

[Tarbaby]

Okay here is a crazy question.... Is it tacky to have a potluck for the reception??

[LizabethDavis]

Ehhh.....Some would say that if you have to ask if it is tacky, it probably is. However, there are some things you would have to consider. How many guests are you having? Is EVERYONE going to be WILLING to bring something to the reception? Not everyone is going to want to be bringing food for YOUR party.

That's not to say that you can't do it, you just have to make sure that your guests are going to be okay with doing it. Good Luck!!

[bnd94]

Personally I don't find it tacky. I know some people do though. I think it all depends on you and your family. Noone would think anything of it if we did that. Our family is just very easy going and not fancy at all.

[ikkin510]

I don't think that is tacky. I was thinking about doing that at first. But my family loves pot luck meals!!!

[Tiggerprincess]

No it isn't.....that, in fact, is the best and most inexpensive way to go...This way people can eat and bring what they like...U don't have to worry if they don't like the food....I say go for it.
D.D.

[CarlosHoney]

I don't think it's tacky, as long as it's a small wedding. If it's under 50 guests, go for it! But, with 200 people coming, that's a little much to coordinate.

[LaceyinPgh]

I don't think that it is tacky as long as the circumstances are correct. If you are having a casual fmaily gathering with 25-30 of your fmaily members and super close friends who understand your situation and love you then by all means, go for it. Just make sure that you have someone to organize everything so that you don't end up with 15 different types of potato salad and 9 trays of brownies. Now, if you were having a big affair with a hundred people in some nice ballroom than yes asking people to bring their own is a little tacky. I would just talk to everyone first. If someone has that big of an objection to it, they have every right to just decline the invitation.

[rainbowtreat]

I don't think it's tacky at all. I am doing this for my wedding. We are having a small outside wedding and reception. And my family is this way. They are always willign to bring somehting. This has helped cut the cost way down. And I know my family. I will have some great food.

[usahgrad]

I have to agree, as long as it's small, it should be fine. However, I thought about doing the same thing and talked to my family about it; ya, they shot that one down REAL fast. Seems kind of strange considering they won't be paying for the caterer. Oh well. Bounce the idea off of some guests that are close enough to you to tell you the truth (not just tell you what you want to hear). We don't think it's tacky...you should invite us! :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

I don't think its tacky!! Just make sure you let people know what they should bring so you don't end with only dessert or main courses. If you have to go that way, people should understand. And oh if we had done that we could have some yummy foods that I know certain people make...lol.

~CB~