help !!! do u really need to have a sit down meal at a wedding xxx

hi all im finding it really hard so you really have to have a sit down meal at the wedding . my husband to be is from kenya and im english well he eglish to but his roots are kenya and im findin it hard to make everyone happy with a sit down meal because they both want differnt things (help) im haveing a summer wedding in 2011 i cant wait i did want it in a hotel but the prices are so high could any one help im form stockport dose anyone no of any nice laces in the summer to have a wedding thank you toni xxxxx

Well, I have decided not to go for a sit down meal, because we have over 120 people attending and our service is not until 3pm - which means based on my time plan we wont get to the reception until 5:20 - once dinner has been service etc a good chunk of my wedding day will be gone, so instead we have elected for a buffet meal, to be served at 7pm. (Much to the disgust of my mother!)

If you really wanted a sit down meal you could speak to caterers once you have your selected venue and ask for 2 different choices - it could end up a logistical nightmare though, and your venue may be unwilling to let outside caters in. 

Saying that I work in a manor house that is rented out at weekends for weddings and whilst they usually insist on having internal caters only if there are special dietary requirements which the chef cannot meet (eg we recently had an indian wedding) then they have let up on it - this could make it a lot cheaper.

im having a buffet, i just think it suits me and OH better,

Hi,

I have had a similiar problem as my h2b's mum is from Trinidad and she made a fuss about the menu.  As a result we are offering a choice of 2 starters, mains and deserts.  Our menu is tomato soup/prawn cocktail, lamb or spanish paella and apple pie or profiteroles. This way we have tried to get a both tastes in and to e honest they can like it or lump it!! Then we're having the buffet in the evening as well.

x

You could offer choices, or have a buffet with bits to suit both parties. Depends how formal your wedding day is going to be, some people go for things like hog roasts etc.

you really don't need a sit down meal-how about a hot fork buffet with dishes from different countries?

Then, more people can come and everyone is happy. Try different venues or get a specialist caterer in

HTH x

thank you !!! i was findin it so hard its doin my head in now the place were you work were is it could you give me sum info on it pls wht type of place is it thank you toni xxxx

thank you every one for your help xxx

dos eany one no of a nice hotle were i cn have the eveing part of my wedding xxxx in manchester or stockport xxx

we were originally going to have afternoon tea with scones cream and jam , sandwiches and cakes and then a buffet in the evening , thats what i would have preferred but now we are having a carvery for after the ceremony then evening buffet and choc fountain !!