Wedding Reception Late Night Snack

[wegotodisney]

I'd never admit it, but I love Uncrustables.
Occasionally I buy a box and put it in the freezer "for my grandchildren".
Uncrustables at a wedding? Hard NO!

 

[HopperFan]

DD got married late 2020 ...

I think there is too much pressure that every wedding has to have every extra, every gimmick and the costs quickly get out of control.

I don't think you need a late night snack. Perhaps if you had lots of alcohol and no meal provided but even then one more snack isn't going to reverse any intoxication at that point.

I would focus the budget on a nice meal and not worry about snacks or expensive cakes etc. Quality over quantity. But to answer the question; no I would not eat or take an Uncrustable.

 

[tvguy]

So would you eat an Uncrustable as a wedding late night snack?

No I wouldn't. Bought them once for my kids in the late 1990s and both kids didn't like them. They said they would rather make their own snack.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I honestly do not think a late night snack is needed, truly, alcohol or not. Just ensure you have adequate food during the main part and you'll be okay. It's extra for the sake of being extra and so many weddings go off without a problem without them.

My opinion skip it entirely and focus on the main food offerings, no need for added stress or logistics.

 

[sasywtch]

Cousin had a wedding at 3, dinner at 6, dancing/drinking until midnight. They went to the dollar store, bought some trays, baskets, tea towels and the plastic little tongs. Went to Costco, got a big bag of salami, pepperoni and slice cheese (cut to cracker size), boxes of crackers and made trays and put the crackers in the baskets lined wIth nice tea towels. Wrap in cellophane. Maybe some of Costco cookies also. None of us like the uncrustables here. I think they put them out around 10pm

 

[Lilsia]

I totally agree. It really isn't necessary. But then I guess what about a wedding is besides the wedding vows LOL. And I'm sure others would have spent my wedding budget differently than I did. I know people thought we got a bargain because we had it in my parents' backyard but we literally had to purchase/rent everything from the ground up. It ended up costing a lot more than if we had it in a hall. But it was worth it to us because my parents were moving out of their house after 40 years and this was the last big party. I could never recreate those memories.

In this case I would use the money toward something else or not spend it at all. But the couple should decide what is meaningful to them.

Yep, we just went to the courthouse with our 1 required witnesses and got it done. We were young and broke and I wasn't about to ask my parents to pay for it. We had cake at my MIL's house and that was it. Happily married 27 years and don't miss having a wedding at all.

 

[barkley]

will the venue even permit it? venue i did weddings for had it hard written that NO outside food or alcohol was permitted (our contractors did catering/we provided booze) and if it was discovered (and yes-our staff looked in the garbage to see what was discarded) there was a hefty financial penalty. i would also question what their policy was on peanut products (some places prohibit it and bringing it in could incur a hefty 'deep clean' charge).

as for late night food-i don't see the need but we did buffet style and had tons of food that lasted well beyond (lots of leftovers), had plenty of wedding cake and it was not a major drinking event.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

will the venue even permit it? venue i did weddings for had it hard written that NO outside food or alcohol was permitted (our contractors did catering/we provided booze) and if it was discovered (and yes-our staff looked in the garbage to see what was discarded) there was a hefty financial penalty. i would also question what their policy was on peanut products (some places prohibit it and bringing it in could incur a hefty 'deep clean' charge).

as for late night food-i don't see the need but we did buffet style and had tons of food that lasted well beyond (lots of leftovers), had plenty of wedding cake and it was not a major drinking event.

There are many places in my area that allow outside food, it's actually probably harder to find places that do all in one catering. That said our venue had a list of preferred vendors to work with but was not absolute it was just their list of trusted people personally. I could see how homemade stuff could present an issue though.

Places that control the whole thing IME aren't the best seems issues have arisen at a few where the venue does the catering and they are unnecessarily expensive

 

[wegotodisney]

Oh my goodness. Every thread derailed by her own voluminous description of her very detailed personal account of something that barely applies.
Ignore feature, hello!

 

[VandVsmama]

I’ve been to a few weddings that served a late night snack towards the end of the reception. One bride had a deli/sandwich making display. Another served individually boxed pizza slices. Another had a nacho bar. Some folks in our area hire an ice cream truck or a donut truck for the late night snack (though I’ve not personally been to a wedding that had this). I’ve also been to several recent weddings that didn’t serve a late night snack at all.

I’m helping a family member with wedding planning. We are kicking around cost effective ideas for a late night snack. After doing a bunch of research and costing out several options, we’re thinking of serving Uncrustables, which are around .90 cents a piece - very budget friendly.

And apparently PB & J is one of the best post-booze-binge snacks.

So would you eat an Uncrustable as a wedding late night snack?

Honest opinion:
No. That’s lame. And, in fact, I don’t think you need to provide late night snacks at all. You provided dinner already. That’s enough.

 

[SirDuff]

I'm with the others - you don't need to provide anything but I'd think it very strange if I were at a wedding that offered uncrustables.

 

[mamamary]

No to Uncrustables

 

[CynBeth]

I got married over 20 years ago have not been to a wedding in a long time and have never heard of a late night snack. I wonder if it is a regional thing.

 

[PollyannaMom]

So would you eat an Uncrustable as a wedding late night snack?

No, but only because I don't like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'd think it was cute if a big bowl of them appetizers for people who wanted one.

 

[RedAngie]

DD is getting married in a few weeks. I just texted her and no, there will be no late night snack served. She never heard of such a thing and the venue didn’t even suggest it.

 

[maxaroni]

When DS got married in 2020, a late night snack was part of the package. I had never heard of this but apparently, it’s a thing. I don’t recall what their choices were but they chose pretzel bites.

 

[PezRuth]

We have been to weddings wear they have done this but they were not in this country. We went to a wedding in Puerto Vallarta. The wedding ceremony started at around 6 and went till about 2 am. Around midnight a taco truck and churro cart appeared. It was wonderful. We also went to a wedding in Ireland. Many weddings in Ireland have what are called the Afters. Some people get invited to the ceremony itself, some to the reception, some to just the Afters and some to all three. Often the people who are just invited to the Afters are friends that the couple are not super close to. The afters at this wedding started around 10:30 at night and had pub food like wings and nachos and pretzels. I would not do the uncrustables for many reasons including allergies.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Nope, I wouldn't. I'd just stick to the cake as a late night snack - just box that...

 

[Jennasis]

Not even if you paid me.

 

[Moliphino]

Nope, I hate peanut butter.

Delivery pizza has been a hit at weddings I've been to. Just communal pizzas and everyone can grab slices.