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Let's revisit the dessert reception idea. I'm still fairly torn as to what to do.

The Pros:

• Delicious!
• Unique
• Cost-effective
• Allows for variety
• Allows for mingling
• Shorter reception (that's a Pro to me!)

The Cons:

• Might not hit everyones' tastes
• Too unique?
• Timing is strange
• No structured order of events

So, this is my school of thinking right now:

12:30 pm Ceremony @ church (no mass, just ceremony)
1:00-ish - ceremony ends, begin BRIEF pictures ( I don't want a lot at the church...)
1:30 - Reception begins (only about 15 minute drive tops, so that works out...)
2:00 - Bridal party entrance after pictures, segues right into first dance...
4:30 - finish

Invitations would read "Dessert reception to follow" in order to make it very clear that there is no standard meal provided.

Desserts would be in abundance, approx. 8 selections per person (including cake slice).

So for the questions:

As a guest, would you find this to be "acceptable"?

As a member of the bridal party (if you are), would you mind a 12:30 ceremony, meaning preparations would begin potentially around 8 am?

Ice Cream & Chocolate & Cake - Oh My!!!!

Two posts in one day?? Somebody stop me! (Quick: name that movie!)

Below are some amazing photos of a dessert buffet (borrowed from the ever-amazing Elizabeth Anne Designs,) designed & executed by the Vanilla Bakeshop.




How fantastic would this be (in epic proportions, of course) as a dessert wedding??

• Ice cream cones/sundaes/shakes (wouldn't it be fantastic to bring in a vendor like the Plush Horse!?!?!?!)
• Cheesecakes of every shape and color (okay, maybe just three or four flavors)
• Wedding cake
• Cookies :)
• Pie! (Tom love rhubarb pies!)
• Assorted pastries (eclairs, cream puffs, lemon squares, etc.)
• Chocolate covered strawberries!!!

Plus, check out this awesome idea that someone is executing at their wedding:

A Smore's Bar!!! Holla!

So, picture an evening ceremony (say 6:30 pm), followed by a 7:30 reception that lasts until about 11 pm. Desserts would be available throughout the night, and the drink menu would also be plentiful :) I'm thinking we could serve bottled Jones sodas, hot cocoa/coffee bar (with flavored syrups, Kalhua, Bailey's, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, creamers, marshmallows, and more!), and some standard iced tea & water for refreshment. Dancing would probably begin around 8:00, with a receiving line and the standard dances prior.

Thoughts???? C'mon, I totally wanna hear 'em on this one!!