DustyP 0 #1 February 20, 2009 what did you have?? any suggestions to save on cash?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #2 February 20, 2009 Quote any suggestions to save on cash? Don't! Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #3 February 20, 2009 If you have an open bar, do NOT invite skydivers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #4 February 20, 2009 Quotewhat did you have?? any suggestions to save on cash? Try something with epicac in it -I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #5 February 20, 2009 I got 2 big slabs of beef. I marinated them for 2 days then cooked them and sliced them up and had rolls so folks could make a little sandwich. I had fruit mixed together in a bowl and had whipped cream ther for those who wanted it. I had a Cesar salad, and there was champagne and the orange juice/sprite with sherbert punch. I had a pretty small wedding. I even made my own cake parts and my mother put them together. It was New Years Day at noon. (couldnt find a preacher for midnight)-Caress I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #6 February 20, 2009 Quote what did you have?? any suggestions to save on cash? I was a DJ for 23 years - seen about every trick... Buffet is less expensive if you only have a few items. Chicken is cheaper for table service, but if you only have a few guests, you can go with beef. Remember most places add gratuity to the bill - good service or bad, 18% might be there. Get a separate menu for kids (if you even allow them at the wedding). Apps are the most expensive per guest thing you can get - but you need them if you are going to take a long time with pictures (more than 30 minutes before arriving and eating). I've seen a couple where they ha an early wedding and a later reception - most people hit something while waiting and you don't have to spend a fortune on the apps. Open bar only before dinner and then go to cash - cuts down on the guzzlers. Don't skimp on the DJ - it will make or break the reception. A good one is more of a coordinator as well as the DJ - I've got a guide somewhere, PM me if you're interested. All that being said, we had my best man DJ (he was my equal in the DJ world), apps, sit down and open bar - BUT, I knew everyone and had worked with them for years...deals all around if you're in the biz.Good luck!Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #7 February 20, 2009 Potluck. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 February 20, 2009 BBQ at a park. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustyP 0 #9 February 20, 2009 thank you, thank you.... a lot of great ideas peoples.... open bar before the dinner is a great one.... DRUNKS, including me!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #10 February 20, 2009 we have The Shed (bbq) cater our reception. we held it in the quansit hut on the dz (free). our parents gave us a little shit for having a reception in a tent and food served in large foil tubs, but they stopped complaining once they started eating. we had the ceremony in a chapel and told our parents that the wedding was for them and the reception was for our friends. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #11 February 20, 2009 Best wedding food: fasting. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 February 20, 2009 Wish we'd had = Hog Roast (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #13 February 20, 2009 We had loads of oysters, after the guests had left it was orgasms galore Oh shit, I just rememberd my son is now a member of this fortuitus community an reads every thing I write. whoops Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravenhk 0 #14 February 21, 2009 don't eat . Saves money and help with weight control. lolpain is weakness leaving the body Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #15 February 21, 2009 Quote Try something with epicac in it - Make it stew and you'll only have to buy enough for the first 5 people-everyone else gets reheats.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #16 February 21, 2009 Wait until you're at the reception.. Apologise profusely and explain to all your guests that they will have to get their own meal since the useless incompetent twats who were supposed to cater your wedding double-booked and will not be coming!!!Not only will people oblige, but you will get lots of sympathy (and probably a free meal) from appalled guests!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 February 21, 2009 Humble Pie ........ Start as you mean to go in!! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #18 February 21, 2009 Quote Wait until you're at the reception.. Apologise profusely and explain to all your guests that they will have to get their own meal since the useless incompetent twats who were supposed to cater your wedding double-booked and will not be coming!!!Not only will people oblige, but you will get lots of sympathy (and probably a free meal) from appalled guests!! Been watching "Fandango" again, eh?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #19 February 21, 2009 Been watching "Fandango" again, eh? Huh?? I'm gonna have to google that.. What is it??"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #20 February 21, 2009 Quote Been watching "Fandango" again, eh?Huh?? I'm gonna have to google that.. What is it?? 220 jumps and you haven't seen "Fandango"???What the hell are they teaching you kids in AFF class these days???http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film)"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
low_pull1 2 #21 February 21, 2009 got the grill out, invited everyone to my place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #22 February 21, 2009 Quotewhat did you have?? any suggestions to save on cash? Invite good friends to your reception and don't serve food. Have a cash bar. Explain to them that you don't have extra funds to wine and dine them. If they're true friends they'll be okay with the idea. This isn't about you having to feed people. It's about friends celebrating your wedding. Shit... if anything they should be pitching in to give you a feast.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #23 February 22, 2009 Edit: just realised 90% of this post was unrelated to the topic, so have just kept the related bits But back to the wedding question.. I've been to a couple of weddings now where no actual meal was served - just a series of finger-food platters circulated for a couple of hours. I don't know if this worked out as more economical.. I'm pretty sure everyone ate a whole lot less food, and enjoyed the experience more. Might be worth looking into? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #24 February 22, 2009 I've been to several weddings that were pot lucks. These were some of my favorites. We had an afternoon garden wedding, followed by cake and refreshments. That night we had a party with the skydivers, keg and all. Pretty inexpensive wedding. We celebrate our 25th anniversary this June. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
low_pull1 2 #25 February 22, 2009 In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Been watching "Fandango" again, eh? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huh?? I'm gonna have to google that.. What is it?? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 220 jumps and you haven't seen "Fandango"??? What the hell are they teaching you kids in AFF class these days??? http://en.wikipedia.org/...Fandango_(1985_film) ............................. They may be watchin Wally Gubbins instead....wasent he a brit? ...but still no excuse for not seein Fandango ! No excuse! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
