tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post8261252391654575641..comments2023-11-04T00:52:56.076-07:00Comments on east side bride: Splurge on pretty + scrimp on the reception?esbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215882729011442570noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-78250727500611061252011-11-16T07:05:24.239-08:002011-11-16T07:05:24.239-08:00Just now reading this post for the first time. ES...Just now reading this post for the first time. ESB, you are dead on with being mindful of SHY PEOPLE. Introverts should not be punished for their tactful behavior.<br /><br />Also, that picture is awesome and reminds me to not act so fucking emo on my wedding day.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966437493381948762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-34027842692134141592011-08-08T11:54:51.838-07:002011-08-08T11:54:51.838-07:00Ditto Fenn.Ditto Fenn.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097977654421639414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-36636355787713430062011-08-08T06:48:02.167-07:002011-08-08T06:48:02.167-07:00I just seriously can't believe y'all are s...I just seriously can't believe y'all are so immature that you couldn't possibly take care of finding your own damn seat and mingling however you want. What the hell is the point of going to a wedding or any party if all you're going to do is sit in the corner with your own friends and be pissed that someone didn't take the time to tell you to sit somewhere with people you like?<br /><br />Weddings are awkward and uncomfortable and generally a big waste of money. You bring in people from all over, many of whom don't know each other, force them to sit where you've told them to, and watch you parade around. But this is supposed to be fun?<br /><br />Heaven forbid we try something else at a wedding, which is to let people pick where they want to sit, like they do at every damn party they go to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-48505830918156787232011-08-07T19:58:09.069-07:002011-08-07T19:58:09.069-07:00This really is just a great post for West Aussies ...This really is just a great post for West Aussies to feel loved, isn't it? Out of the woodwork we come...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-29447371851709798272011-08-07T04:15:42.660-07:002011-08-07T04:15:42.660-07:00I'm so surprised by the hate for the cocktail ...I'm so surprised by the hate for the cocktail reception! But also chuffed that there's several other West Aussies reading ESB :)<br /><br />We had a kinda cocktail reception - platters doing the rounds in the arvo and then mains were a selection of box food which people grabbed when they wanted them - and everyone loved it. We had low walls with a few cushions scattered along them, and a bunch of couches, and then some folding chairs as well. We set up 2 proper tables and chairs for the oldies to sit at, everyone else just mingled and perched and relaxed and danced... that was about 65 people but I don't see why it wouldn't work for 200. Totally agree that it's Australia and everyone knows Australia in summer is hot so they will deal with it. BUT in saying that, should provide some umbrellas or shade of some sort, cos sweating in makeup does suck. And I do think food should be one of the major priorities at any wedding.luchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565039199280754480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-25364163942288595642011-08-07T03:05:42.651-07:002011-08-07T03:05:42.651-07:00(soz if I'm repeating - thread got a bit tl;dr...(soz if I'm repeating - thread got a bit tl;dr). I'm pro seats, but VERY VERY ANTI assigned seating. I'm demi-introverted, but if I go to a party I expect to, you know, *talk* to people, and I detest being stuck at a table with people I didn't choose to sit with. I was recently at a wedding without a date (I was doing the photography for the ceremony and afterwards, but not the reception) and the couple put me on a table with people I'd *never* met before. The reception was full of people I hadn't seen in years, but I was stuck at that stupid table for hours and hours for the dinner.<br /><br />Have seating and food. Let people wander. As for the heat, as an Australian in Europe I am intensely jealous of the questioner for being able to enjoy an Australian summer. It is hot; have shade and plenty of cold water; but guests really can't complain. It's AUSTRALIA. Australia is HOT. There's really not much you can do about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-80538314776586275832011-08-06T19:07:02.367-07:002011-08-06T19:07:02.367-07:00Esb, kudos for the West Aussie post. And 95F is no...Esb, kudos for the West Aussie post. And 95F is not hot here. Remind the overseas guests to arrive a few days early and aclimatise. <br />But seriously, I hate sunburn. Inside venue or shade. The pasty Brits will be fried by the end of the day.<br />I know the venue isn't cheap, but if bride wants pretty and no seating, go Kings Park picnic! Or the other side of the river, where space hire didn't cost the earth. <br />Slightly different, but we did 200 guests for our engagement, cocktail style. It was shorter, obviously, but everyone ate enough, loved the food, and played bowls because we hired out one of the clubs in Dalkeith. Views that you can't beat, the very chilled club atmosphere that screams character, and a reason for your guests to take off their shoes.<br />Either way, catering in Perth isn't cheap, and those 7 other weddings all booked their venue 12 months minimum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-9900074845021776942011-08-06T15:22:46.848-07:002011-08-06T15:22:46.848-07:00It doesn't matter how the food is served or wh...It doesn't matter how the food is served or where I'm perched as far as I'm concerned, as long as it's served quickly (low blood sugar levels) and there is LOTS of it (huge appetite plus dancing).<br /><br />But chairs are probably a good idea too. <br />Also, flip flops?<br /><br />I'm thinking pool party (Brits in the heat just want to be on the beach) with hog roast, then dancing, ice cream and sandwiches.<br /><br />Ok, I'm hungry.ActsofBeautyhttp://www.actsofbeauty.co.uk/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-11265231050317732832011-08-06T15:01:32.969-07:002011-08-06T15:01:32.969-07:00I think this bride needs a big helping of these
ht...I think this bride needs a big helping of these<br />http://www.thesweetchemist.com/?p=102heleventnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-42217739484258661882011-08-06T13:50:50.757-07:002011-08-06T13:50:50.757-07:00Couldn't agree more with Miss K!Couldn't agree more with Miss K!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-88596530005671208732011-08-06T12:35:06.150-07:002011-08-06T12:35:06.150-07:00If I flew from ENGLAND to AUSTRALIA and had to sta...If I flew from ENGLAND to AUSTRALIA and had to stand in my heels in 95 degree heat, with no where to sit and only appetizers to eat, I would probably want to kill someone. Just saying.Ms Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990466546123333194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-24304675576416452822011-08-06T05:41:19.132-07:002011-08-06T05:41:19.132-07:00sounds like cocktail reception is a viable option,...sounds like cocktail reception is a viable option, but from what people are saying - doesn't sound like it will necessarily save loads of money... best thing is to contact caterers for quotes or let them know how much $$ you have max and see what they can do with it (whether it's canapes, food stations, or seated meal).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-25687051416896847182011-08-06T05:36:47.523-07:002011-08-06T05:36:47.523-07:00If you're throwing a party, don't you ALWA...If you're throwing a party, don't you ALWAYS think of your guests? Why not here? No one will give a good shit what the bride looks like if they're miserable. Five hours is too long for any kind of milling around ... and it will be milling around instead of mingling ... that is, if anyone is even left after 3 hours.<br /><br />And agree with Bicycle Built for Two and that smart bitch from Germany.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-67031730742309989712011-08-06T02:34:43.898-07:002011-08-06T02:34:43.898-07:00Do a cocktail reception by all means. My sister ha...Do a cocktail reception by all means. My sister had a cocktail reception for 250 people and it was lovely.<br /><br />But don't do it for 5 hours. Do it for two or three max. Provide light passed food, and at the end of the reception the bride can throw her bouquet and drive off with her new husband while all their guests wave them off. Everyone will then sigh, say, 'wasn't that lovely' and go off to get dinner, or continue the party at their own expense.<br /><br />Forcing people to stand for five hours will result in some really grumpy guests. If the bride wants to party with her guests for five hours, she needs to feed them properly and once you start thinking about feeding them properly, you need somewhere for everyone to sit. And then you may as well assign seating or tables.Cicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06504830848428580988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-64626637308131798062011-08-06T00:30:24.737-07:002011-08-06T00:30:24.737-07:00I went to a brilliant cocktail reception in Perth,...I went to a brilliant cocktail reception in Perth, on a 35 degree day. There were plenty of tables and seats, but no one was directed to any of them and most people seemed to choose to stand up or dance most of the time. There was also a lovely courtyard with fairy lights and chairs. Food was all canapes, and was absolutley divine. I still dream of it, three years later.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192689753132232821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-62455662913106831642011-08-06T00:14:15.322-07:002011-08-06T00:14:15.322-07:00Spend more money on decorations, scrimp on comfort...Spend more money on decorations, scrimp on comfort for your guests? You have got to be fucking kidding me.<br /><br />1. I don't want to meet your stupid friends, I'm happy with my stupid friends.<br /><br />2. What makes you think I came to your wedding to stand around and nibble for five hours.<br /><br />For christ sake, give people a place to sit - like an entire lounge area if you aren't going to feed them. I promise you no one is going to give a shit about your extra flowers and streamers if you make them stand... the only thing anyone will remember is being uncomfortable and hungry.<br /><br />This screams of canning jar drinks with striped straws.<br />-that bitch from GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-48339671539154590052011-08-05T22:09:50.408-07:002011-08-05T22:09:50.408-07:00Yes to Liz's deoderant favorsYes to Liz's deoderant favorsnikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118368189622576399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-2120719607246556972011-08-05T18:07:33.472-07:002011-08-05T18:07:33.472-07:00We hired a food truck (trendy, i know) for our wed...We hired a food truck (trendy, i know) for our wedding but our venue had cocktail tables, plus a couple long bench seat type tables and it worked out perfectly. I personally was completely over the sit down dinner thing and we loved that people could sit/mingle where they wanted and also could "order" from a small menu a proper dinner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-44845701190264228112011-08-05T16:18:32.105-07:002011-08-05T16:18:32.105-07:00My wedding: 100+ people, long seats and tables, n...My wedding: 100+ people, long seats and tables, no place markers. LOADS of great food. No table service. Everyone had fun and it looked lovely. <br /><br />We also had a couple of small areas set up like little "lounges" with lamps, tables for drinks and comfy-ish seats, so those who were dancing could relax and chat. <br /><br />Having said all that I was the luckiest wedding planner alive - gorgeous country town hall with ALL the tables, chairs (vintage), PA, crockery, table cloths (everything!) for $30 and a caterer friend who did everything for around $1 a head. Now I'm just bragging.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872576615650298996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-45881761257654154822011-08-05T15:49:29.661-07:002011-08-05T15:49:29.661-07:00i endorse mingling. but 200 ppl in 95 degree weath...i endorse mingling. but 200 ppl in 95 degree weather is just insanity.<br /><br />pls make the favors mini deodorant sticks.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379596904318935981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-91079543099940184752011-08-05T14:14:39.161-07:002011-08-05T14:14:39.161-07:00I think seats are a have to... not in the strict d...I think seats are a have to... not in the strict demanding way... but thinking about the guests , the heat and that dancing can get them tired you should think of sitting them somewhere... cocktail idea is great... but seats are needed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-66647623553991869092011-08-05T13:15:20.371-07:002011-08-05T13:15:20.371-07:00People don't hate cocktail receptions if they ...People don't hate cocktail receptions if they precede dinner, of course!Ms Dictatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659306448615236798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-90348476143066237922011-08-05T13:02:04.598-07:002011-08-05T13:02:04.598-07:00gosh, I had 95 people at my wedding and we did sta...gosh, I had 95 people at my wedding and we did stations (buffet is such an ugly word) and people chose their own seats and it was lovely and people easily figured out the seating. People moved around a bit from one course to the next, pulled up a chair as needed. We have a pretty tight little crew though so maybe it was easier because people all knew each other?<br /><br />We made this choice based on personal preference. It felt more casual but was absolutely not any cheaper. <br /><br />agreed with 2 bicycles on the "done to death" comment. say what?sofia.rompshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786740269820634494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-65480646632931134122011-08-05T11:59:34.225-07:002011-08-05T11:59:34.225-07:00I agree with Melissa. I've been to weddings wh...I agree with Melissa. I've been to weddings where there weren't assigned seats - or tables - and guests were left standing. When dinner is to be served, that is not okay. <br /><br />We did assigned tables and let our guests decide who was going to sit where. I didn't want to fuss with who was going to sit next to whom; assigning groups of 8-10 per table was enough thinking for me. And it didn't stop people from mingling or wandering in the slightest.<br /><br />If you end up going the cocktail route, I do think you need enough seats for everyone. It's nice to have somewhere to put your shoes/purse/suit jacket that isn't on the floor in a corner somewhere. And yes, definitely list on the invite that it's a cocktail reception. <br /><br />A venue that has indoor and outdoor space would be nice. 95F is hot, I don't care where you're from. (I'm from Texas; I know what hot feels like.)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468276901563947172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468279200135971946.post-14918518235045767332011-08-05T11:36:58.179-07:002011-08-05T11:36:58.179-07:00Bike Built for 2: YES! thank you!
BTW: unless it...Bike Built for 2: YES! thank you! <br /><br />BTW: unless it's black tie, I assume "assigning seats" means "assigning tables" - I've only been to one wedding w actual seats assigned and that was to help out with food service.Hillary Schusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874750431495369292noreply@blogger.com