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Beginner January 2023 Cambridgeshire

Snack box suggestions!

Rachael, 19 September, 2022 at 16:00 Posted on Etiquette and Advice 0 4
My partner & I are having a smallish family only wedding in January. We’ve having a wedding breakfast but no party so the plan is to have the meal, some speeches, cut the cake then background music with coffee and people can leave when they are ready.


As a result it’s probably going to be around 7ish pm by the time we’ve wrapped up so we wanted to do some sort of snack box/bag to take away so people have nibbles for the evening.
Does anyone have a suggestions as to what to put in it? I don’t want it to be naff so don’t mind spending a bit of money!
TIA

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Latest activity by Salvim, 24 July, 2026 at 15:46
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    VIP April 2022 Wiltshire
    Charlotte ·
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    We did snack bags for in between ceremony and reception as we had an early start and then travel between the locations.


    We went to Costco and got bags of crisps, nuts, pretzels, then sweets and made fudge packs. That was simple but if you wanted to pay out mor you could have a caterer make up bags with wraps/sandwiches etc, I think it would be hard to do hot foo as it may spoil.
    Personally, I'd you are my tnhaving an evening do I don't think you necessary need to provide anything as it won't be too long after the meal, so maybe just a small token gesture would be a good idea of non perishable items so if they dont eat it it can be saved for another day
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    Beginner January 2023 Cambridgeshire
    Rachael ·
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    Thank you!
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  • Ellen91
    Dedicated October 2023 West London
    Ellen91 ·
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    Could be nice to do a mini afternoon tea style snack? Sandwiches, cakes, crisps, scones etc. I agree with Charlotte, hot food could be tricky.


    Sounds like you have a lovely day planned and I wish you and your partner the best time! Xx
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  • Salvim
    Beginner March 2025 East Sussex
    Salvim ·
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    For an evening snack box that doesn't feel naff, think "elevated picnic" rather than crisps-and-a-chocolate-bar: a small savoury pastry or sausage roll, a mini pork pie or scotch egg, a wedge of good cheese with crackers, some grapes or a fruit skewer, a small bag of kettle-cooked crisps or https://thepackagingmasters.com/custom/food/frozen-packaging/ , a homemade or bakery-bought cookie, and a bottle of water or a canned drink, all tied up in a simple kraft box or bag with a ribbon and a little tag with your names and the date — most couples spend somewhere between £3–£8 per box depending on how many premium items they include, and ordering from a local deli or bakery in bulk usually works out both cheaper and nicer-looking than assembling everything yourself from a supermarket.

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