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donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 12:43 PM

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Re:Rehearsal Dinner, If a certain main entree is being served, and you were attending the dinner along with lactose intolerance to the food, would you:

1. Keep quiet about it, and just eat before you go
2. Say something to the Bride, who has nothing to do with the planning, hoping she might say something to the hostess
3. Say something to the hostess

IrishBrideASmiling Posted: Jun 15, 2009 12:50 PM

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My brother is lactose intolerant and always takes his pills before he eats out just in case.

If pills are not an option, I would probably ask the restaurant if they have any other options that do not include dairy.

FutureMrsG Posted: Jun 15, 2009 12:53 PM

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I would talk to the hostess. I am lactose intolerant and lactaid DOES NOT work for me. I can tolerate small amounts of dairy (mostly cheeses) but certain things like cream based soups and sauces I must stay away from completely. It is a PITA but if I eat it it totally ruins my night

littlepixie12 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 12:55 PM

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I would talk to the hotess, usually when its one person they make an exception and bring you someone else

MaggieLuvsJoe Posted: Jun 15, 2009 12:56 PM

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I would mention it to the hostess esp. if it's at a restaurant they will most likely be paying for a plate and it would be a shame for it not to get eaten. I also think that if it is at a restaurant they will definitely be able to accomodate you with something else to eat.

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:03 PM

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Thanks, girls, I really appreciate you input on this, so I can decide what if anything to do about it. It's being held at the Church, so........

Im a Pepper Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:05 PM

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If it were me, I'd probably eat something before I go and just not say anything. I'd hate to put anyone out of their way to accommodate little old me with a special meal. My hubby doesn't let any food go to waste so I'd give him my meal if he were with me

ETA: I'd want to know if it were my event because I'd want everyone to be satisfied and eat so now I'm not sure lol

LadyDuda81509 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:07 PM

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I would prob just mention it to the waitress to have them take out anything that i wouldnt be able to eat

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:07 PM

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Posted by Im a Pepper

If it were me, I'd probably eat something before I go and just not saying anything. I'd hate to put anyone out of their way to accommodate little old me with a special meal. My hubby doesn't let any food go to waste so I'd give him my meal if he were with me

Hi, Bonnie!!! Yes, I'm strongly leaning toward not saying anything, but not totally convinced yet. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't say anything, but this re: to someone else I'm related to.

christine2010 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:10 PM

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i either take Lactaid or speak to the person taking my order. i have learned that its very easy to get something different. however, if its a buffet, prior to taking Lactaid, i used to eat before i would go places.

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:13 PM

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Which makes me curious, are any of you having rehearsal dinners at locations other than restaurants?

springsandra Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:17 PM

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Posted by donnasmom09

Which makes me curious, are any of you having rehearsal dinners at locations other than restaurants?

To answer your first question, I'd call the place directly if it's possible, or definitely speak with the hostess and see if they wanted to me to call. FH is lactose intolerant (was on a strict Gluten-free diet for a while too, so we made lots of calls!) and I've just been telling everywhere we go as we're doing this process.

As to your second question... we're having ours at the hotel. Not exactly a restaurant, but catered by the hotel restaurant.

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:19 PM

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Posted by springsandra

Posted by donnasmom09

Which makes me curious, are any of you having rehearsal dinners at locations other than restaurants?

To answer your first question, I'd call the place directly if it's possible, or definitely speak with the hostess and see if they wanted to me to call. FH is lactose intolerant (was on a strict Gluten-free diet for a while too, so we made lots of calls!) and I've just been telling everywhere we go as we're doing this process.

As to your second question... we're having ours at the hotel. Not exactly a restaurant, but catered by the hotel restaurant.

Thanks, Sandra!!!!! Appreciate your input on this!!!

Just Cindy Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:23 PM

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I would take something before I went or just speak to hostess

gina409 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:27 PM

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i would ask the hostess..im sure they could help u out

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 01:30 PM

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Thanks, Cindy and Gina!!! Appreciate your thoughts!!!!

PeterNina Mom Posted: Jun 15, 2009 02:09 PM

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Posted by donnasmom09

Re:Rehearsal Dinner, If a certain main entree is being served, and you were attending the dinner along with lactose intolerance to the food, would you:

1. Keep quiet about it, and just eat before you go
2. Say something to the Bride, who has nothing to do with the planning, hoping she might say something to the hostess
3. Say something to the hostess

Mary, I would say something to the hostess and have a special dinner made up for that person. Most restaurants have no problem doing this and will gladly oblige. My Michael has PKU so I was always asking for a separate meal for him so don't be shy just speak up because I am sure it won't be a problem.

Liz

donnasmom09 Posted: Jun 15, 2009 03:11 PM

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Posted by PeterNina Mom

Posted by donnasmom09

Re:Rehearsal Dinner, If a certain main entree is being served, and you were attending the dinner along with lactose intolerance to the food, would you:

1. Keep quiet about it, and just eat before you go
2. Say something to the Bride, who has nothing to do with the planning, hoping she might say something to the hostess
3. Say something to the hostess

Mary, I would say something to the hostess and have a special dinner made up for that person. Most restaurants have no problem doing this and will gladly oblige. My Michael has PKU so I was always asking for a separate meal for him so don't be shy just speak up because I am sure it won't be a problem.

Liz

Liz, sent you an e-mail!! Mary MOB