It’s a little weird not to have food for a whole day event

People are free to leave when they choose, so many may only stay a little while!
We put on food for our child’s baptism, but as we didn’t do a run through of the ceremony we didn’t know how long it would take and didn’t have food going whilst we were doing the ceremony (we self catered). Anyway some people left, whether it was because the food was taking too long or they had other commitments on the day is a mystery. But that was an event that only took a few hours. Every wedding day should be how the couple want it and I don’t think it will be the end of the world if people have to get take away.in some ways it’s better and I rarely like the food that is served at weddings. Especially when you don’t get a choice, I.e. I don’t eat fish and that’s usually what is served. I either eat a bit to be polite and my husband finishes it off or I just give it all to him and skip eating it all together!

Given the length of the day, they should be providing food. However it does say that guests can order their own food. I’d be paying for my meal in lieu of a wedding present.

Normally I’d be fine – their wedding, their choice – but it seems inappropriate for the length of the wedding.

One all day and night without food seems very weird. I agree!

I think there needs to be some sort of food served. Some nibbles at least!

Unusual. But it’s one occasion. People panic over food in one day. It’s not a panic. Have a big breakfast.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 07 Mar 2020 , 5:52 pm

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  I agree ????

I absolutely adore my TM5, upgraded from a cheaper machine that was just awkward to use. After 25 years of providing something “nutritious and delicious” for my kids most nights I had totally lost my mojo and now I like cooking again. I bought it with 24 months interest free credit which made it affordable for me but yes, you need to be pretty sure you will use it a lot to justify the investment. Can’t really see much need to upgrade to the new model at rhe moment, especially as I have two bowls for my machine and of course the new bowls aren’t compatible.

You can’t expect people to be there all day with no food provided. Ridiculous.

I know of 2 early afternoon weddings. Both were leaving to travel in a group later that afternoon. Both provided a good afternoon tea. One was about 1 3/4 hours travel time for a most of the guests, Most of them were relatives who they have regular contact with.

If it was just a wedding ceremony and then go home, then no need to offer food or drinks, but if it is an all day affair into the night then the minimum would have been to have had a restaurant at the venue where people could order their own food if need be. Doubt too many will attend when they find out there will be nothing to eat at an all day affair.

I support them. You shouldnt expect food or drinks or anything else at a wedding. Its there wedding, and they can choose what they want for there wedding. If we all walked in the same footsteps life would be boring.

Yes some type of food needs to be served. Not everyone drinks alcohol and it really is not the sort of thing that can be served all day. Hope they tell people before the wedding that there is no food. Reading some of the replies and agree if they can not afford food then maybe a plate in lieu of a gift.

Even sausages in bread wouldn’t send them broke. There are definitely ways to cater things cheaply. For a whole day event food will be essential.

if you are expecting people to attend – it is just courtesy to feed people. if they couldn’t afford to feed everyone then why not make the food or the cost of the food the gift – ie bring a plate of food to share, or pay for your meal instead of a present. not just don’t feed people! people have health issues and if they turned up not knowing there would be no food some people could get very ill – particularly if you add any alcohol to the mix (which I’m sure wasn’t cut out of the wedding package!)

That sounds a bit ridiculous!

It seems very off to have a whole day event and provide no food at all?

That is a recipe for disaster. Food doesn’t have to be a huge expense if you have platters of finger foods which are simple to create and not too expensive I beleive.

If you’re having a remote venue you kind of have to provide something or advise everyone to bring a packed lunch.

That is ridiculous. Hubby and I had a small wedding and backyard reception with finger food made by my mum and I. It was great just to have family and friends there to celebrate with us.