Have you ever thought about having a reception with no meal, but offering desserts and some appetizers? This could be a money saving idea for those not wanting to offer a large fancy meal for their guests. A dessert reception may work best for a less formal wedding that is held later in the evening after the dinner hour. If you choose to go with just a dessert and appetizer reception, make sure to indicate that on your invitations so guests do not come expecting to be fed a full meal. You are still able to do toasts and speeches, they will just be during dessert instead of dinner.

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