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re: Can Anyone Recommend a Wedding Reception Caterer in BR
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:37 pm to LouisianaLady
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:37 pm to LouisianaLady
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A reception is exactly that.. a thank-you to people who sacrificed 4+ hours of their Friday or Saturday night for YOU.
I don't know if you just worded this wrong or what, but I've never even remotely considered it a sacrifice to attend a wedding, or that the reception was for me. I've always considered it a celebration of the marriage for the 2 people involved, which i was thankful to take part in & be invited to.
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:40 pm to LouisianaLady
When I give a party no matter the reason, the most important consideration is my guests and their enjoyment. Whether it's a "thank you" or not, it's going to be nice. That doesn't mean it has to be an expensive party. Just has to be a good one that my guests will enjoy.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:45 pm to Gris Gris
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When I give a party no matter the reason, the most important consideration is my guests and their enjoyment. Whether it's a "thank you" or not, it's going to be nice. That doesn't mean it has to be an expensive party. Just has to be a good one that my guests will enjoy.
This.. Plus the wife has to love it (it is her day)
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:49 pm to Gris Gris
No one should EVER want to throw an embarrassing party. It sounds like this guy was on that path, hopefully Jambo can help him out.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:53 pm to LSUweights
Fairy dust cake in denham does amazing cakes at a reasonable price
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:56 pm to Lester Earl
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No one should EVER want to throw an embarrassing party. It sounds like this guy was on that path,
I probably was....
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:58 pm to LSUweights
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Plus the wife has to love it (it is her day)
Yes, she does and if her guests are happy and having fun, she will be happy, too. You can feel it when everyone is having a good time with you. I felt really badly for the couple at the reception where everyone left nearly as soon as they said hello to the couple. It was in this huge room which was pretty full for about 30 minutes. After that, everyone could have had his/her own table just about. It was pretty sad.Both from very small families, so they were there with the wedding party. I don't know what they did with all the food. There was a ton of it when we left and the caterer was a very good one.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:01 pm to Lester Earl
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I don't know if you just worded this wrong or what, but I've never even remotely considered it a sacrifice to attend a wedding, or that the reception was for me. I've always considered it a celebration of the marriage for the 2 people involved, which i was thankful to take part in & be invited to.
Look how many people on the OT say they hate weddings
I love weddings, but it is definitely a sacrifice for some people to travel out of town if need be, give up the 1 of their 2 nights a week when they don't have work the next morning, buy gifts, etc.
I don't mean sacrifice in a negative way. I really do love weddings. But I definitely sacrifice other things in order to attend them. We all do. The reception is simply a thank you to guests for coming. Although, yes, it is often fun for everyone and it is definitely a time for the bride and groom to celebrate their marriage.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:02 pm to hungryone
I had a friend that I adore get married at a cool place Uptown recently. The venue was so cool, but they went extremely cheap to the point where food ran out before people even got some, people were being pushed out of the way for staff to transform the room from wedding to reception, and we sat through OVER AN HOUR of her sister giving a speech. Combined with forcing the cake cutting, mother-son dance, father-daughter dance, wedding party dance, bouquet toss, garter toss, etc.
I adore her, but the entire thing was watching them perform.. with no food or drink to even make up for it. This was after sitting through an hour long wedding and buying her a gift. I am over the moon for her and her new husband... but I admit I'm just anal when it comes to being a host.
I'd want the satisfaction of KNOWING everyone had a fantastic time. This whole "who cares if people think it sucks" attitude seems rude.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:03 pm to LSUweights
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LSUweights
People are gonna bash me, but Walk-Ons catering is really good. I went to a wedding that was catered by them, and the food was excellent. Maybe look into that?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:06 pm to LouisianaLady
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LouisianaLady
Sounds like you should be a wedding coordinator on the side.
Good Advice..
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:07 pm to LSU Piston
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LSU Piston
They are actually on the approved catering list for MM.
I called probably 3 times and emailed twice but never heard back
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:11 pm to LSUweights
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I called probably 3 times and emailed twice but never heard back
That's too bad. The food was very good. I looked at their catering menu, briefly. They have a ton of variety. Good luck.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:16 pm to LouisianaLady
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I adore her, but the entire thing was watching them perform.. with no food or drink to even make up for it. This was after sitting through an hour long wedding and buying her a gift. I am over the moon for her and her new husband... but I admit I'm just anal when it comes to being a host.
I'd want the satisfaction of KNOWING everyone had a fantastic time. This whole "who cares if people think it sucks" attitude seems rude.
Hey, we're on the same page. Forget all of the speech-making & set pieces of "first dance", "father daughter dance", cake smashing, etc. Those are the terrible parts of a wedding no one enjoys, nor does anyone enjoy milling around while a diva photographer takes 1,000,000 photographs of every possible combination of family & ex family, in laws & outlaws.
I certainly didn't mean to suggest that the OP ignore his guests' possible comfort. I am simply asserting that he doesn't have to have alcohol at his own damn wedding if he, the wife-to-be, and their families don't drink. This may be a religious or intensely personal thing...he shouldn't abandon his values simply because some guests seem to need alcohol to enjoy their evening. Alcohol can be hugely problematic in certain family dynamics: I'd rather go to a nice, dry reception than one spoiled by drunk uncles.
A nice spread for the guests is important, but he is to be commended for at least attempting to stick to a budget. Money doesn't equal a nice party---have been to plenty of sucky fetes where loads of cash was dumped. Happy people make a good party--not necessarily a lavish spread.
I eloped to San Francisco...by far the most fun & cheapest option available to us at the time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Sure didn't miss the planning and hoopla.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:19 pm to hungryone
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hungryone
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:22 pm to hungryone
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hungryone
I'm going to the reception or I'm not based on the people, not whether there is free booze.
It's a wedding and reception not a frat party.
I think bringing in a few hundred dollars of pizza would be cool.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:39 pm to LSUweights
I hope it works out for you with Jambo because you will be in good hands. You can trust him.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:41 pm to Gris Gris
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I hope it works out for you with Jambo because you will be in good hands. You can trust him.
Sending Quote tonight. Super Nice guy. Walk in the park, should be a great day all around!
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:43 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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free booze
I don't mind a cash bar, myself, but on Friday or Saturday night, I want my cocktails.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:43 pm to Jambo
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Walk in the park, should be a great day all around!
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