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Welcome dinner end time on the invite?

Cj, on July 9, 2021 at 4:30 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 6

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We are hosting a two hour Welcome dinner buffet opened to all guests. That being said, I'm not sure how I'd feel about people straggling in way after the start time (ie 30 mins, an hour, an hour and half). I know it is a more casual event but I also don't want to create a food hall /summer camp cafeteria type of vibe as people stroll in and out!

To prevent that, I am thinking of on the invite to just put the start time without an end time, and ask people to be on time. If you were a guest, does that feel rude or exclusive? Open to other ideas..

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Latest activity by Cj, on July 9, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Master September 2019
Sarah · on July 9, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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I would just list the start time. When I’m invited somewhere at a certain time, I get there at that time. I wouldn’t tell people they have to arrive on time though- that’s a bit patronizing.
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Expert December 2021
Samantha · on July 9, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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I wouldn't put a stop time on it but definitely include a start time.
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Super October 2021
Lisa · on July 9, 2021 at 10:06 PM
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On our rehearsal dinner/welcome dinner invitations we only put the start time. We have the restaurant for three hours but we aren’t telling anyone that.
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Sara · on July 9, 2021 at 10:13 PM
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I would just put the start time on the invite
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Rockstar December 2022
Michelle · on July 9, 2021 at 10:18 PM
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Just list the start time
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