Hi everyone and thanks in advance. Me and my h2b were originally planning a wedding abroad on a budget. Now were having an UK wedding for 138 people! We are trying to cut costs where ever possible but not sure if tea and coffee is one of those things everyone looks forward to and expects??? It will only cost extra 175 or so .
CommentAuthorBev
Hi Leah
I think if you are trying to stick to a budget, no one will mind not having tea or coffee (considering how much you will be spending on them through the day, anyway!) x
CommentAuthorCatrinaP
im only haven 30 for the meal and were having tea/coffee only because I will be dying for a cup by then and we have a few old aunts n uncles and my dad who would all love a cuppa so maybe just ask the older ones if they would like one think most ppl would be having a drink x
CommentAuthorMrsH-2B
We're only having it because its in with our package.. Wouldn't be if it wasn't, if they really want one then they can order it from the bar xxx
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CommentAuthorNicoleee_x
if you're on a budget than i don't think it's a problem cutting back on tea/coffee but i'd make sure the bar at your venue has the facilities to make a tea/coffee for anyone who wants to buy one! xx
Really good question. We are all such tea pots I think we really need tea/coffee after meal and had assumed this would be in the package price - later realised it's £2.95 per person to add a cup of tea !!!! I think that's such a rip off and for 50 people is nearly £150 for a cup of tea each so I'm not adding it. I don't mind paying for things if I feel we get value for money and it's reasonable. Having the bar open is a great idea - think we'll do that
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CommentAuthornadia13
We r but its in our package!! Otherwise wouldn't do it or even think about it x
CommentAuthoralmost a year wife!!
O yeah!!! Ill need a brew!
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CommentAuthorsita_meena
We are but its included as part of our package
CommentAuthorsarah
I'd only have it if it's part of the package. If you're cutting costs I'd say ax it.
CommentAuthorJennyHeather
I need to check our package to see if we get it I'm not too fussed though if we don't.
CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
We had tea and coffee after our reception whilst they were getting the room sorted out for the disco by taking away some of the tables etc. I honestly don't think everyone took up on it so it was a huge waste of money.
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CommentAuthorJoanna
We're having tea and coffee because its part of our package. I think it's a nice extra but if you're on a tight budget I don't think it's necessary.
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CommentAuthorRachaelC80
I work in the catering industry and have worked at several Weddings and can honestly say I think it's a waste of money. The amount of cups that we'd clear that were still full or only had a few sips taken out of it was silly. I won't be serving tea or coffee to everyone but know they'll be a few that want a cuppa?? :-)
CommentAuthorOWB
We're having afternoon tea, so it would be a bit weird without the tea! At a normal wedding though, I've not always had a cuppa afterwards.
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
we did but only because it was in with the package
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CommentAuthorInDreamland
I don't think anyone will expect it or miss it if not available.
We are having it but only because it's included in the package xxx
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CommentAuthorOleH
We're not, to save a few pennies. Our venue advised us that most people leave the tea and coffee anyway :)
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CommentAuthorNearlyMrsFountain
I would definitely have tea and coffee!! I love a cuppa :) xxx
CommentAuthorMrsWright290912
We didnt have tea/coffee after the meal - we were providing fizzy and wine for the guests so they could get their own tea/coffee if they wanted it.
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CommentAuthorLulu1388
Its one of those things that isnt really EXPECTED as it were, especially if you are on a budget, but like many of the other brides on here, we are, but thats because it's included in the meal with the package we are going for!
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CommentAuthorleah
thanks for al your replies, theyve been really helpful, we are going to check the venue does serve them at the bar for those who want it xx
CommentAuthorMichelleN32
Ours comes with tea and coffee as part of our package xx
CommentAuthorWhovianbride
Nope! As neither me or my partner or most our friends like it! if people want it they can go get some!
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CommentAuthorleah
lol, lana after reading most of the comments on here thats what we are thinking. Especially after reading RACHAELC80 comment, we'd never thought about those that wouldnt want it xx
CommentAuthornatalie2614
We didn't have it. We had welcome drinks of Pimms and Lemonade, wine, fresh orange and apple juice and it went down well xx
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CommentAuthorleah
my grandad is making rum punch for arrival drinks and iv just seen some gorgeous vintage looking glass drinks dispensers that im desperate to buy but there quite expensive :( xx
CommentAuthorKatherineR45
we aren't going to bother, we can't afford it and most of our guests wouldn't want to interupt the 'proper' drinking x
CommentAuthorMrs Ashman2b
I'm a officially a tea pig as the h2b calls me I love my cups of tea! I wouldn’t expect tea after a meal but I’m always happy camper once I know I can get my tea fix from the hotel bar!! I don't think its any different to thinking what if people don't like the wine with the meal they will soon nip to the bar and get whatever their tipple of choice is!! fear not Leah i think its deffo a safe choice to cut out =0)
CommentAuthorKellyB81
We didn't have it or welcome drinks as they weren't included in the package - Instead we put money behind the bar so people could get what they wanted which seemed to go down better for us
