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Originally Posted by snowy
....My mother-in-law vetoed that and said the older folks could get along eating vegetarian for one day of their lives 
So, would you be okay eating vegetarian or vegan at a reception? Do people really have room to complain about what is essentially free food? |
I agree with your mother-in-law, except it should apply to any age. And it's not a whole day, it's only one meal! People should have no room to complain about a free meal, especially for a special occasion like this.
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Originally Posted by ObieX
Free food is always good. Anyone who grumbles should go fuck off.  |
There is an old -I think it's Finnish or Swedish- proverb that says: "Always taste good when cost nothing."
Like you say, the reception meal is representative of how you are as a couple. Right along with the style of the invitations, the place settings, and the wording of the ceremony, etc. This should certainly be a "Have it your way" kind of day.
Snowy, I'm a confirmed carnivore that decided to try your "Meatless Monday" idea, and stayed vegetarian for nearly two weeks. It was not that big a deal. The main things I sacrificed were some matters of choice and convenience. But that discussion belongs in another thread.
Lindy