Combined appetizer/salad course instead of 2 separate courses

Lauram283 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:26 PM

Combined appetizer/salad course instead of 2 separate courses

Is anyone doing a combined appetizer/salad course instead of the 2 separate courses before dinner? We are debating doing the combined course. Has anyone been to a wedding that had this before? What did people think? Thanks!

PrincessConsuela Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:27 PM

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that is what we are going to do so there is not so much getting up and down or missing a course while the guests are dancing.

MissingTheBGene Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:28 PM

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A lot of place's are offering this now, I actually think it's a great idea for the guests. I've been to so many weddings where I didn't get a chance to eat my appetizer or salad because they are on a time schedule!

The only down-side I would suggest, is if you plan on having a hot appetizer, since they will put out the plate before-hand, it may be cold by the time the guests get seated. Other than that, I think it's a great idea, especially if you have a lot of people who like to dance.

mka06 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:28 PM

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We're doing this. There is so--- much food at cocktail hours that guests don't need a separate appetizer and salad course. And, it takes less time away from the dancing!

103005FallBride Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:30 PM

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ooo...Good question! I was wondering whether we would do this or not too.. Keep the posts coming...

Any brides out there that have done this instead?... Feedbacks?

Jax430 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:30 PM

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We did this. We had grilled chicken over salad as our combined salad/appetizer, and I'm really glad we did.

piat79 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:34 PM

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We are going to do this because I dont want the dinner to stretch for too long. I want people up and dancing!

soontobemrsd325 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:36 PM

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I think I'll go this route. There is going to be so much food at cocktail hour, there's no need to force more and more food onto everyone.

drewsgirl Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:40 PM

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We did this and it worked out really well. It gives your guests more time to dance too inbetween instead of sitting down 2 separate times.

hmpena Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:40 PM

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We definitely want to do this... more time for having fun!

SuzBride Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:42 PM

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I'm not sure yet, but I think I'm gonna base it on which option has food that I like better I think we will probably go with the single, combined appetizer/salad - cause there is more time for socializing/dancing (and less waitstaff going in and out)

Suzannebride Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:43 PM

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Either they did this at the wedding I was at this weekend or I actually danced straight through the appetizer! When we entered the ballroom I believe the tables were set with plates of salad with a grilled shrimp skewer on top.

LaurenRich Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:46 PM

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We are doing this too!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:47 PM

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Posted by Suzannebride

Either they did this at the wedding I was at this weekend or I actually danced straight through the appetizer! When we entered the ballroom I believe the tables were set with plates of salad with a grilled shrimp skewer on top.

Oo, that sounds good...yum.

july06bride Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:50 PM

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we are doing this, it gives more party time, and theres so much food , it just seems like a good option...

CalJoe0124 Posted: Jul 05, 2005 04:50 PM

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We are doing the same thing, LOVE this idea!

stacy&joe Posted: Jul 05, 2005 05:07 PM

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We did it, and it worked great. not one person noticed there was one less course (at least who told me) - and it saved more time for dancing. Besides, they were all too full from the CH!