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Erica
Dedicated November 2019

food for wedding

Erica, on November 11, 2019 at 2:02 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 26
Hello all! My wedding is in just a few days and we have people complaining about my wedding being plated!!!! They said it’s rude that I’m only giving them one plate of food!! What!! I have never been so furious. They want to receive two plates of food..... (my fiancé’s family) they’re bigger people and they’re calling my family “white washed” for only allowing them one plate of food. I am in disbelief that people would say such a thing especially if they aren’t paying for the wedding.

Please let let me know if I am wrong... should I order more food? I have enough where everyone gets one plate of food.... and if I order more how many more plates should I get... it’s 20$ a person which isn’t bad but I’m already at 200 people paid for so I’d have to pay to add more plates...

26 Comments

Latest activity by Sare, on November 24, 2019 at 10:56 AM
  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
    Kelsey ·
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    No you don't need to order more food. That is beyond rude! If they are hungry after the wedding they go can go through a drive thru or order food to be delivered to their home/ hotel room that night. Ignore them.

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    I would just honestly let them continue to complain because like you said, they're not paying for it. The amount of food shouldn't even be an issue because that's not what they're there for and 200 people!?! If they're really that worried about how much food is there, maybe they should eat something before they arrive! That's blasphemous and never in my life, relating to weddings, have I ever heard that complaint before.

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  • Ivy ORP
    VIP October 2019
    Ivy ORP ·
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    You are not wrong. Just to clarify, YOU ARE NOT WRONG! That is the single most asinine thing I have ever heard in relation to a wedding complaint. If they want to eat more, they can carry themselves to whatever drive-thru they want on the way. Demanding more than one plate of food at any event is astonishing to me, most of all one where everyone darn well knows the industry charges more when the word wedding is included. What does your FH have to say? I would have him put his family in their place and never give it another thought. Seriously, the nerve!!!!

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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    Nope you are not wrong. And I’ve never seen anyone able to get more than one plate at a buffet as well.
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  • L
    Lady ·
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    That is ridiculous, do not order more food.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    I wouldn't worry. A plated meal is a much more elegant option than a buffet meal. We had a buffet and I think maybe two people went up twice? People will be full after 1 plate (especially if you have appetizers & salad & bread before dinner). They are being rude & can get over it.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    They can get over it. You absolutely shouldn't provide more food.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    What??? People are so rude. You aren’t wrong. Tell them to eat before they come or don’t come. 🤦🏼‍♀️
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  • M
    Expert September 2020
    Marcia ·
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    Wow. So rude. Do not order more food. They can eat and then have cake or dessert. Let them hit up a fast food place after the wedding.
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  • Katelyn
    Devoted October 2020
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    That is so rude!! I have never been to a wedding and gotten more than a plate of food. I would not worry about it. If they are still hungry after the wedding, they can stop and get some fast food or something.

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  • P
    January 2014
    Pam ·
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    What the heck do they mean by "white washed?" I've never come across that before.

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  • Stephanie
    Super July 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    OMG, NO. This is so rude. Do not order more food sis. They should be grateful. You aren't at a wedding to get full, your'e there to support and celebrate. The food, to me is like a gift, a thank you, and they should be grateful.

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  • Christine
    Expert September 2020
    Christine ·
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    Definitely don't provide more food, that's absurd! They can eat before and after the wedding if they're worried about not being full.

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Definitely don't feel the need to order more food! People are always complaining no matter what you do - don't give in to them!

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  • Denise
    Devoted May 2019
    Denise ·
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    It’s not the last meal they’re ever going to have.
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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    No. They’re being rude. If they leave your wedding hungry, they can go eat something else. NOT your problem.
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  • Michelle
    VIP September 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Wow people really are crazy...you don't need to order more food, they will be fine. I can't believe they said that. WOW! Ignore those ridiculous comments.
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  • W
    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    Whaaattt!!!! No! I can't believe these people
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    My thought exactly!

    A plated meal is generally more expensive and considered better a more formal hosting options. Who asks for a second meal at someone else’s wedding?!! Nope. Nope. “We’re providing a plated meal” is all you need to say. You are FINE. Guests can not show up or go get more food afterwards if they’re still hungry. That’s ridiculous. And ruuuuude.
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  • Kaysey
    Super February 2020
    Kaysey ·
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    You're not wrong at all and I think it is completely rude of them to complain about how much food they're getting. It's not their wedding and they are not paying for it. I wouldn't stress about it. Enjoy your day! If they're still hungry when they leave they can stop somewhere on their way back to their house/hotel.

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