Reception without Wedding Breakfast

That's exactly what we are doing ... it's been a pain in the bum to sort out and some venues were not keen on us going "off package" but we have found a stunning venue that is able to offer us what we want ... a 5pm ceremony, drinks reception then party with food .... we have had to comprise on the day of the week because most places would not offer a Friday or Saturday. most venues offered an out of season month or a Sunday or mid week day. we have gone for a Sunday in July.

i found the best way was to send an email asking if the venue could accommodate a bespoke wedding that is not a usual package. I set out exactly what I wanted and asked for a rough quote. we got a fair amount of replies ... a lot clearly not reading my email and sending package info, but had a good selection to visit and choose.

money is not the reason we went with this ... my oh hates formal sitdown meals ... it has worked out cheaper though ... well it's not cheaper then a lower to mid range venue where the meal is £ 40/50 a head as a package but it's a high end venue where we are paying hire costs and then specific food and drink s costs ... it's about 6.5k for 120 guests. ..

anyway good luck xx

There is no reason why not. I have found that most venues i saw had the package as an option or you could price up what you wanted instead. If I wasnt having a wedding breakfast i would probably have a late ceremony like the previous poster and then you only have to supply one buffet but then again you are looking at xmas and it will have gone dark quite early. (thinking photos)

You can have whatever you want and just search for a venue that will do this for you. There are plenty. A few months ago one of my couples held their reception in a Bar in Birmingham for this very reason. It looked amazing!

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Im glad Im not the only one that isnt a fan of wedding breakfasts.

I think I am defo going to ask around. I have heard alot about marquees but then the people that run them make you have their food etc.

I can't wait till this is all booked and sorted.

How women get excited I dont know

If you are thinking about a marquee, hog roasts go well with these mmmmm

'Wedding Breakfast' is the term used to describe your first meal as a married couple that meal could take any form including a buffet.

Wedding Breakfast does not mean a sit down meal.