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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 1:50:22 GMT
Wedding schedule:
3-4 pm Gather and mingle in redwood grove (this works for this particular crowd)
4 pm. Drumming circle followed by ceremony which will end around 4:30.
4:30 – 5:30 – More visiting in the park
Serving Prosecco, lemonade and water and trying to figure out what to have for snacks before most people will walk with bride and groom the 2 miles to their house, the reception venue.
Reception food:
Barszcz made by DD, her Babcia's recipe (Polish version of Borscht)
Polish food station: Assorted Pierogi and pickled herring sliders (we Poles love pickled herring, and maybe the non-Polish guests will try them and learn they like them too.)
Waffle station with savory (smoked salmon +) and sweet toppings
Greek Mezze station
Assorted Cheeses with grapes, crackers, baguette
4 different artisanal vegan cheeses made by an incredible cheesemaker quite local to me. NO ONE can tell these are vegan. They are delicious, and unlike commercially sold cheeses, contain no oil, coconut or otherwise. Pricey but a real treat
GF crackers.
Desserts: TBD
Thanks very much if you care to share your ideas!
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 29, 2021 2:00:08 GMT
Sounds good!
Question… people will be walking 2 miles? In dress clothes? When will this wedding take place? I’m picturing here in my part of CA, it will be blazing hot until at least October!
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 29, 2021 2:09:36 GMT
Are there food or drinks during the 3-4 hour?
Could you move the cheese and crackers to that 4:30 hour?
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Post by dewryce on Aug 29, 2021 2:33:39 GMT
I’m not familiar with everything, but it looks well thought out.
For the cheeses and grapes and bread I’d consider a few different jams, they seem popular these days. Maybe some chocolate. And do they rent out those appetizer plates that have a slot to help hold your wine glass? I think those would be perfect for that particular station!
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 29, 2021 2:37:47 GMT
Is... is it wise to be serving people booze before they're going to walk two miles? Doesn't alcohol dehydrate you?
But I feel like that might be where the cheese and crackers are best served instead of at the reception-- protein and some carbs ahead of the walk. (Or, I guess, you could serve it at both places, maybe have different varieties each place to avoid having it feel repetitive.)
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 29, 2021 2:39:51 GMT
Sounds good! Question… people will be walking 2 miles? In dress clothes? When will this wedding take place? I’m picturing here in my part of CA, it will be blazing hot until at least October! I can't get past that part either. A 2 mile walk in dress clothes and dress shoes!!! in the heat. OMG these people are nicer than I am because I'd be RSVPing no very quickly. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 29, 2021 2:48:09 GMT
It won’t typically be hot - it could very well be cool and overcast though it could be hot. We are in a hot spell right now, but that’s not too common. As a back up guests could always Uber - there are tons of Uber in area. Or anyone who wanted could Uber.
Your food sounds fabulous by the way!
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Post by SabrinaP on Aug 29, 2021 3:11:39 GMT
Food sounds great, but I’m also stuck on the 2 mile walk. Unless it’s a shorts/jeans and tennis shoe type affair I hope there are alternate plans.
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Post by karinec on Aug 29, 2021 3:20:36 GMT
Logistics aside, I think the menu sounds so much more interesting than the usual fare. I love mezze (and borscht too!) so everything sounds lovely. Maybe some other items to go with all the cheeses you have lined up? Olives, gherkins, etc? Baklava sounds like it would fit in perfectly for dessert if you didn't want to do a cake.
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:30:44 GMT
Sounds good! Question… people will be walking 2 miles? In dress clothes? When will this wedding take place? I’m picturing here in my part of CA, it will be blazing hot until at least October! Wedding is in the Oakland Hills, in a shady redwood grove in a public park. All of the guests know the plans and will dress appropriately, and some may bring walking shoes to change into, or just wear them the entire time. I got myself some pretty simple Clarks sandals with a bit of a heel. Dust colored, 'cuz walking in the park.  First thing folks will be offered back at the house will be paletas (Mexican, fruit dense popsicles). |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:32:53 GMT
Are there food or drinks during the 3-4 hour? Could you move the cheese and crackers to that 4:30 hour? not sure but don't think there will be anything out for the first hour.... dd and her fiance are planning it all with a bit of input from us, but it's really their event. And it's going to be "so them" in the best ways! I will strongly suggest having lemonade and water available from the start. |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 29, 2021 3:35:27 GMT
I think it all sounds lovely and expect that if the bride & groom want to walk the 2 miles, their guests will be happy to walk with them. I would love to come across a joyful wedding entourage enroute to the reception.  A simple mix of nuts, olives and sliced fruit would be a good match for the 4:30 mingle hour. You really don't need to have a big spread given what is waiting for them. At my nephew's recent wedding they put out vegetarian samosas and spring rolls along with vegan and regular charcuterie boards while the bride & groom escaped for about an hour to take photos. |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:37:35 GMT
I’m not familiar with everything, but it looks well thought out. For the cheeses and grapes and bread I’d consider a few different jams, they seem popular these days. Maybe some chocolate. And do they rent out those appetizer plates that have a slot to help hold your wine glass? I think those would be perfect for that particular station! - Great ideas, thanks. @eddie-n-Harley - I think those who want it will have a small amount of prosecco at the park, and I've been thinking cheese, crackers and maybe some nuts in the park. Thanks! |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:43:31 GMT
Sounds good! Question… people will be walking 2 miles? In dress clothes? When will this wedding take place? I’m picturing here in my part of CA, it will be blazing hot until at least October! I can't get past that part either. A 2 mile walk in dress clothes and dress shoes!!! in the heat. OMG these people are nicer than I am because I'd be RSVPing no very quickly. Why do you assume people will be wearing dress clothes and dress shoes? All guests have received a very detailed description of what the day will be like as well as the invitation to wear whatever they will feel happiest in. No expectations of formal attire. DD will be wearing a simple white dress of some sort, not sure yet what her fiance will wear but a brown suit was mentioned at one point. I'm wearing a simple dress that I will wear on many occasions, nothing typically "mother of the bride ish". DH may wear brand new "high end" dark wash jeans with a nice button down shirt and bring a lightweight sportcoat which it will prob. be too warm to wear. He might wear dress pants. Def. no tie. The wedding is very non-traditional which suits them and us just fine. Inexpensive but full of deep meaning in the details. There is no bridal party. No fancy flower arrangements. They HAVE hired a photographer but don't want any of the standard posed photos. We will prob. ask them for a family photo and his parents will prob do the same. Etc. Etc. |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:44:50 GMT
It won’t typically be hot - it could very well be cool and overcast though it could be hot. We are in a hot spell right now, but that’s not too common. As a back up guests could always Uber - there are tons of Uber in area. Or anyone who wanted could Uber. Your food sounds fabulous by the way! Thanks summer. And yes, Uber has been recommended for those who don't want to walk. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 29, 2021 3:46:15 GMT
I’ll add I think the walking sounds perfect - our wedding walked almost a mile between locations - everyone knew in advance - those who didn’t want to walk figured something else out - it was a similar location and urban. Edited - and I’m assuming it’s a lot of their local friends and locals walk, that’s just what we do  and Oakland is all about comfortable shoes lol |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:49:51 GMT
Logistics aside, I think the menu sounds so much more interesting than the usual fare. I love mezze (and borscht too!) so everything sounds lovely. Maybe some other items to go with all the cheeses you have lined up? Olives, gherkins, etc? Baklava sounds like it would fit in perfectly for dessert if you didn't want to do a cake. Thanks! Mezze will have many items including olives, artichoke hearts, etc. There's a roasted red pepper spread at TJs that I love with bread or crackers and we may get some to add to the offerings. Baklava and Tiramisu are both yummy. DD, one other guest and I avoid gluten. I think there's a nice GF bakery in the area, I have notes on it somewhere. I think there will be a nice assortment of dessert options. DH and I are getting a sampler package of Polish desserts from a large Polish deli/bakery in New Jersey this week, may order some of those items for the wedding too. (we and dd/df are both getting samplers of 6 types of pierogi from them too.) |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 3:54:33 GMT
I’ll add I think the walking sounds perfect - our wedding walked almost a mile between locations - everyone knew in advance - those who didn’t want to walk figured something else out - it was a similar location and urban. Edited - and I’m assuming it’s a lot of their local friends and locals walk, that’s just what we do and Oakland is all about comfortable shoes lol Thanks, summer! Yes, lots of avid hikers in this group, and the walk is almost entirely downhill. DH or I will prob. need to skip the walk to take my 89 yo mum back to the house by car, but I wish we could both walk with "the kids" and others. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 29, 2021 4:02:40 GMT
I was going to suggest a charcuterie plate for the park and perhaps bottled water for everyone.
For desserts you could find a bakery that makes petit fours.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 29, 2021 4:03:47 GMT
I can't get past that part either. A 2 mile walk in dress clothes and dress shoes!!! in the heat. OMG these people are nicer than I am because I'd be RSVPing no very quickly. Why do you assume people will be wearing dress clothes and dress shoes? All guests have received a very detailed description of what the day will be like as well as the invitation to wear whatever they will feel happiest in. No expectations of formal attire. DD will be wearing a simple white dress of some sort, not sure yet what her fiance will wear but a brown suit was mentioned at one point. I'm wearing a simple dress that I will wear on many occasions, nothing typically "mother of the bride ish". DH may wear brand new "high end" dark wash jeans with a nice button down shirt and bring a lightweight sportcoat which it will prob. be too warm to wear. He might wear dress pants. Def. no tie. The wedding is very non-traditional which suits them and us just fine. Inexpensive but full of deep meaning in the details. There is no bridal party. No fancy flower arrangements. They HAVE hired a photographer but don't want any of the standard posed photos. We will prob. ask them for a family photo and his parents will prob do the same. Etc. Etc. This sounds like the most perfect wedding! I hope you’ll post photos. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 29, 2021 4:06:50 GMT
For the grandmother's ride why not ask a family member or friend to drive her so you and DH can both walk. It would be a gift for the bride and groom.
What a fun wedding!
Please do get a few simple ordinary wedding photos, just because.
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 29, 2021 4:14:02 GMT
I like that they are doing it in a way that suits them. I don’t really know that I’d want to have too much food or drink right before that walk. What are the restroom facilities like at both places? You know the guest list better than we do, so if people are okay walking the two miles that may work well. That two mile walk could take half an hour. I don’t know your area, so don’t know if walking BACK and uphill will work after the reception (and what time that will be) or if people will have to Uber or something else, but I didn’t see that mentioned. Personally I wouldn’t want to walk two miles even one way and downhill to go to a reception, but I’m not invited so no biggie. |
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Post by milocat on Aug 29, 2021 4:15:16 GMT
Starts at 3-4 pm, I don't see the need for food at 4:30-5:30 when after is the reception. Definitely serve drinks at 4:30. If you really wanted to have some snacks why not serve it from 3-4? Mmm borscht and peorgy what a meal! I miss perogy now that I'm gluten free.
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 29, 2021 4:15:42 GMT
For the grandmother's ride why not ask a family member or friend to drive her so you and DH can both walk. It would be a gift for the bride and groom. What a fun wedding! Please do get a few simple ordinary wedding photos, just because. Yeah, I’d be the one volunteering to drive anyone who couldn’t walk to the reception, or didn’t want to. I’m sure someone else would be willing if you want to walk with the others. |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 4:25:58 GMT
For the grandmother's ride why not ask a family member or friend to drive her so you and DH can both walk. It would be a gift for the bride and groom. What a fun wedding! Please do get a few simple ordinary wedding photos, just because. First of all, thanks @crack-a-lackin and scrapmaven. revirdsuba99 - It's a little tricky because my mum never really mastered English and in the 24 years she's been retired she's lost a lot of what she had known. So not just any guest would work. I'll see if there are family members who don't want to walk that wouldn't mind taking mum back to the house... moodyblue - There ARE park restrooms near the ceremony site. I have a feeling DS and I will go over early in the day and clean the park bathrooms, and we'll bring our own hand soap and paper towels in case there aren't any. I may donate a toilet brush to the cause! The walk will only be AFTER the ceremony and it's almost all downhill. Not a hard walk but you def. don't want to be wearing high heels! |
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 4:28:41 GMT
Starts at 3-4 pm, I don't see the need for food at 4:30-5:30 when after is the reception. Definitely serve drinks at 4:30. If you really wanted to have some snacks why not serve it from 3-4? Mmm borscht and peorgy what a meal! I miss perogy now that I'm gluten free. I'm sitting on that missing pierogi bench with you. I can eat my fill of wheat products when visiting Europe (Poland, Germany, Italy) but can't handle N. American wheat. Thank you Monsanto. When I'm home in Canada I buy flour from Poland and bring it home with me in my checked luggage and we've made pierogi from that. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 29, 2021 4:29:29 GMT
Ok. But not much need for chatting on a very short ride. 😊
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Post by flanz on Aug 29, 2021 4:30:30 GMT
Ok. But not much need for chatting on a very short ride. 😊 I'm thinking more of when they get to the house... |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 29, 2021 4:30:38 GMT
DH or I will prob. need to skip the walk to take my 89 yo mum back to the house by car, but I wish we could both walk with "the kids" and others. For the grandmother's ride why not ask a family member or friend to drive her so you and DH can both walk. It would be a gift for the bride and groom. I hope you can find someone to take your mom to the house and get to make the walk. I was on dad duty at my nephew's wedding so my sister could just relax and enjoy the day. It was no surprise that he wanted to leave before the bride & groom were back from photos and I was so glad sis didn't have to leave the party.  |
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 29, 2021 4:31:01 GMT
For the grandmother's ride why not ask a family member or friend to drive her so you and DH can both walk. It would be a gift for the bride and groom. What a fun wedding! Please do get a few simple ordinary wedding photos, just because. First of all, thanks @crack-a-lackin and scrapmaven . revirdsuba99 - It's a little tricky because my mum never really mastered English and in the 24 years she's been retired she's lost a lot of what she had known. So not just any guest would work. I'll see if there are family members who don't want to walk that wouldn't mind taking mum back to the house... moodyblue - There ARE park restrooms near the ceremony site. I have a feeling DS and I will go over early in the day and clean the park bathrooms, and we'll bring our own hand soap and paper towels in case there aren't any. I may donate a toilet brush to the cause! The walk will only be AFTER the ceremony and it's almost all downhill. Not a hard walk but you def. don't want to be wearing high heels! The main reason I wouldn’t want to do the walk is that I sweat - I sweat easily and a lot, and I sweat from my head. I wouldn’t be comfortable at the reception if my clothes and my hair were sweaty. But that’s me, and maybe not true for everyone. |
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and Oakland is all about comfortable shoes lol 
