{"id":2179,"date":"2016-02-16T07:07:07","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T14:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/decorate\/say-good-bye-to-sit-down-wedding-receptions-with-10-alternatives.html"},"modified":"2016-02-16T07:07:07","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T14:07:07","slug":"say-good-bye-to-sit-down-wedding-receptions-with-10-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/decorate\/say-good-bye-to-sit-down-wedding-receptions-with-10-alternatives.html","title":{"rendered":"Say ‘Good-bye’ to Sit-Down Wedding Receptions with 10 Alternatives!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Has the formal wedding reception dinner become a thing of the past? Not quite. But the sit-down meal that was once standard now has definite competition! In fact, we found 10 food serving options<\/strong> (among many more) that are practical yet still so pretty, and definitely more affordable than a formal dinner. So, depending on your venue, the size of your guest list, your wedding budget and your personal style, come and take your pick!<\/p>\n

5 Wedding Reception Alternatives: Classic Yet Practical<\/h2>\n

These first 5 options manage to combine classic menu items with easier serving setups.<\/p>\n

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1 – Wedding brunch<\/strong> – This mid-morning reception offered an omelet station and an assortment of croissants, muffins and Danish pastries. Then, in place of a wedding cake, there was this towering stack of fluffy pancakes! Lovely set-up by Good Food Catering<\/a>, via Fab You Bliss<\/a>, Lauryn Galloway Photography.<\/p>\n

2 – Wedding tea party<\/strong> – For an informal at-home wedding, see this sumptuous spread via Life Made Sweeter<\/a>. Such a tempting array of traditional tea sandwiches, scones, pastries, various jams, cream, and fresh fruit…and of course, choices of tea served in vintage tea pots and cups.<\/p>\n

3 – Champagne and sweets reception<\/strong> – Simple and very stylish, this is a great option for an intimate wedding in a small venue. Or perhaps for after a City Hall ceremony. Just set up the display as prettily as in this example we found via Project Wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4 – Wine and cheese buffet<\/strong> – Here\u2019s a reception alternative that combines gourmet selections with the opportunity for guests to mingle and chat. Take a cue from this elegant all-white buffet featured on Decoist<\/a> that sets off the food items beautifully!<\/p>\n

5 – Crepe bar brunch<\/strong> – A definitely chic option for a modern wedding with French flair! Crepes made upon order and stuffed with guests\u2019 choice of savory fillings. We
\nfound this trendy idea in the gallery of Catering of Paris<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, here are 5 more options with a creative, casual, fun and even offbeat spin!<\/p>\n

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6 – \u201cBreakfast in a basket\u201d<\/strong> – Such a no-fuss way to serve your guests breakfast muffins and fresh blueberries! Yet, still so prettily styled with a French country flair by Amanda O\u2019Shannessy<\/a>, as seen on Grey Likes Weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7 – Pizza party reception<\/strong> – Offer up a wide variety of pizza flavors to suit different tastes. Then, as this example from Surefire Pizza<\/a> shows, make the presentation extra inviting with a tossed green salad and fresh flowers.<\/p>\n

8 – Food truck catering service<\/strong> – The selection for this type of service is ever growing. So take your pick of whatever is your favorite (sushi, burgers, ice cream, tacos, donuts, dimsum) or has a special meaning to you as a couple. Even lobster, as in this option from Red Hook Lobster<\/a>!<\/p>\n

9 – Picnic panini bar<\/strong> – Glam up the usual sandwich bar by making it a panini station! Take inspiration from this find via Martha Stewart<\/a> and offer a selection of Italian cold cuts and cheeses, anchovies, freshly made pesto and tapenade, and a variety of breads.<\/p>\n

10 – Wedding pasta bar<\/strong> – A sure hit with all your guests! Assemble a lavish selection of cooked pasta noodles like this one by Tonya Staab<\/a>, plus toppings from Italian sausage, salami, zucchini, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, to shredded parmesan cheese and your prized recipe of pasta sauce!<\/p>\n

For more food serving ideas at a non-traditional reception, do check out these related posts:<\/p>\n

10 Wedding Bar Ideas: Scrumptious and Stylish<\/a>
\nDeliciously Stylish: Food Stations for Outdoor Rustic Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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