Im not having a buffet at my wedding reception, but how do i tell people?

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I am getting married later this year. We are having a small gathering at the registry office, followed by a wedding breakfast for them. Then a big party with band etc in the evening for the rest of our friends and family. Thing is were on a tight budget and so were not able to afford a buffet in the evening and i don't know how to word this in the invites. I want people to know so they can make alternative eating arrangement's, but im having trouble wording it.

Were not being tight, were not even having a honeymoon!

Anyone have any ideas on what to say?
I would just like to point out that the band is a gift and we are not paying for it!

I would also like to say to those that think its rude not to serve food that I think your rude with your comments!!

Id like to point out that a wedding is about the bride and groom.....not about crippling yourself and getting yourself into debt just to give everyone a meal. Im so glad your not invited!!

However thankyou to those who had some helpfull ideas.
 
Evening Gathering with Live Band(food will not be provided)
or
Evening Gathering with Live Band(light refreshments will be provided
or
Evening Gathering with Live Band(drinks will be provided)

If you provide drinks or "light" refreshments, its easier to put in the intives that there won't be any meal food.
 
i have to say to grammie that putting BYOB on a wedding invitation is the tackiest thing i have ever heard - unless you're having a tractor pull at your wedding this is not acceptable
anne had the best option with "desert reception" or "cocktail reception"
have you looked into something like pizza huts pasta's or something like that - they're surprisingly good and inexpensive
or you could get a bunch of family to make a few things - even if it's light snacks at least it'll tide people over while they are there
 
What if instead of having the big dinner, you offer appetizer type things? You could make them yourself or get the help from your closest friends and family to help make them?

Then with your invitations you can include a little card inviting them to join you for a light reception...
 
I second the "Light snacks and refreshments"

Try to get some sodas , punch, and a few finger foods. Even if its you making finger sandwiches. And if it starts at 7, people should know.
 
Since the people where I live tend to eat dinner at 7 pm, that doesn't promise that people won't come hungry.

You could word the invitation to say "light refreshments" at the evening party. That will catch their attention and point out there is no dinner.
 
Even if you start this Big Party at seven in the evening you still need to serve something, along with drinks.

So if you can't afford food and drinks. word it this way-------

In stead of a wedding gift please BYOB and Food.

I'm sorry if this sounds rude, but not to serve any type of Food is very rude and tacky.
 
If the reception starts at about 7 pm, people will know there won't be dinner.

But you have to have some kind of refreshment. Desserts, cake, horsdourves (sp.). Fingerfoods, something.
 
You can afford a band but no food? It's a little tacky to have a band and not food. These people are your guests and deserve to be treated kindly.

Get deli meat, rolls, veggies with dip, fruit and cheese. Plastic plates, forks/spoons and napkins can be purchased cheaply at a party supply store. Make all the trays yourself and appoint a friend to set up and replenish food as necessary. (Serving trays for the sandwiches, and sides can be purchased at the same party supply store.)
 
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