Afternoon Tea instead of sit-down meal?
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We are thinking of having "Afternoon Tea" instead of a sit-down meal, can this work? Has anyone else done this or been to a wedding this has been done.
The idea is a Tea at the Ritz style afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cream, small cakes, selection of teas, coffee and champagne.
Any ideas/thoughts/advice welcome!
The idea is a Tea at the Ritz style afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cream, small cakes, selection of teas, coffee and champagne.
Any ideas/thoughts/advice welcome!
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Were you also having an evening reception with a buffett?
I love the idea! x
The only thing I found with it being in a hotel, not many hotels liked the idea of not having the full sit down meal - they lose out on money. So depending on where your having it just be aware of that.............
xx
you could always serve bacon rolls or something in the evening if people might still be hungry.
we are thinking of having a small afternoon tea instead of canapes and then a late-ish sit down meal
We're having afternoon tea, there is a massive thread about it somewhere on the forum.
We're going to have the tea about 3:30 then a massive, hot, buffet a bit later in the evening. I think as long as you inform your guests on the invites it'll be fine.
Good luck!
Edited-found the thread:
http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/index.php/chatroom/topic/88368
[Modified by: plumduff on July 11, 2008 03:18 PM]
Hope you decide to do it - the other plus - its only costing us £15.75 per head!!! much better than the £35 min plus that a sit down wedding breakfast might cost you!!
someone else was having a HUGE afternoon tea (quiches and all sorts) which sounded fantastic and would certainly fill people up as much as any other kind of buffet
If your venue is happy with it - go for it!
KM x
Should all work well with our day. Plan to have afternoon tea at 3.00-3.30pm, then onto 3 course meal then bacon rolls or hog roast in evening for everyone. Was planning BBq but have decided to have this the night before as a meet & greet event for the families & friends!! its exciting!
I''l post some piccies as soon as i can so people can see whether it was a success or not!!
xxx