Buffet or sit down for Sean's Baptism??

Buffet or sit down for Sean's Baptism??

We can't decide!!! Buffet is $7 more pp (which will pay for the DJ!!), but the sit down might cause less mingling??

We're expecting 70+ ppl plus 20 or so kids (3 months to 16!) It's an afternoon party at a hall.

What does everyone prefer?!

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I like BUFFET!!!!

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I'm a fan of the sit down, especially if its cheaper... I hate standing on lines!

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I also prefer sit down.

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That is unusual for a buffet costing more $$??
I also vote for a sitdown dinner too

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I think for that much $ difference, I would go with the sitdown. and when I had JA's christening my mom told me sit-downs 'are known' to look more classy and cost more. Buffet 'appears' or is known to cost less. So you'll be having a buffet and everyone will think you did it to save $ and in the meantime, it will cost you more !

Do whatever you feel. We did sitdown (my mom convinced me, lol) and it did have a more elegant feel to it than buffet.
and if the room is roomy, and your family and friends are chatterboxes, they WILL mingle !

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I guess I am in the minortiy here, but I prefer a buffet. The reason I was told it cost more is b/c they put out more food and as much as is needed for your guests. I had a buffet fror Justin's Christening at Danford's in Port Jeff. We had over 120 people (including kids) and it seemed to work out well.

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Kathi--Where did you decide to have it? We haven't even started looking into it yet...

My vote is for sit-down.

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a sit down dinner is much more elegant. I hate buffet.

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Sit down!!

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I vote for a sit down. I had a buffet at Luke's Christening and it was hectic. Especially with so many kids there.

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For 70+ definately a buffet. It's easier on the waitstaff as well!! (That's what the restaraunt that I had for Patricks Christening said!)

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I prefer a sit-down. Ditto to what Anna said ... in my family, a buffet is regarded as being cheaper even when it's not! Although, I do like the food choices of a buffet, I prefer a sit-down tho'.

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I like a sit down better too

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As usual... thanks ladies!!!

I want a sit down and Steve wants a buffet! If I insist, a sit-down it will be!

Misha are you waiting for Joseph's 1st birthday???

We're having it at the Coral House ... well, we're 99% sure. They gave us a great deal since we were married there. I was happy w/ how they handled my wedding and I have no doubt they'll do a good job w/ this party, too!

Ahhh, now onto ideas for centerpieces... Who the heck has time for this stuff?!

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Tell me about it Kathi! Joseph will be graduating high school by the time my husband plans his. But hey, this is his thing-- I don't know the first thing about baptisms.

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You're right!!! Although, I'm not sure Joseph will want to wear a Baptism gown when he's 18!!!

BTW, here's the gown my sister (Sean's Godmother) likes for him...it's beautiful!!

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that gown is beautiful!!

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Thanks, my friend!! I'll call you later... I forgot to ask you something last night!! Harry distracted me!!