Posted by Lisa on June 24, 1998 at 20:46:47 :
In Reply to: Wedding Feasts posted by Carl Jones on February 03, 1998 at 11:33:03 :
: What has happened to the concept of the "wedding feast"?
: Throughout history, it has been traditional to have
: a feast, or many feasts that lasts all week up to the
: wedding.
: Do you find that having a wedding feast (something more
: than just a veggie tray, cake, nuts and mints) is on the
: decline in your area?
: In the south, there has never been much attention to having
: a full course meal or heavy hors d's....
: Thought this would make for good conversation here....
: let's talk about it.....
I live in northern VA. I am getting married in October-1998. I have received several suggestions from some of the top caterers.
Prices quoted for 100-120 people -(bar is separate) including linens etc is $7000 to $8000. I know this is an average to high price, but I am not getting very imaginative suggestions. I have asked for "Stations" and I am getting -pasta-tenderloin of beef-turkey etc. The problem is I don't know what to ask for that might be a little diffe