My son is getting married in LA this summer (we are ecstatic), but a no frills ceremony (maybe even justice of the peace) and then the happy pair are throwing themselves a party (they are not sharing details with the anxious mothers yet). My husband and I were contemplating a brunch the next day for out-of-towners (which includes both families), but how to do this (the planning) from the East coast? I don't want to put any more planning on their plate(s) than is already there. Suggestions?
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how to plan a brunch from the other side of the country?
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music-city-missy
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Maybe some of the FK folks in the LA area can help with recommendations
of places, caterers or whatever.
of places, caterers or whatever.
Pam, you might consider the "easy-going theme" and have a backyard picnic.
Don't know how many folks you're thinking about or the venue: will you have access to a backyard? A beach pavillion? Easier on the clothing options too. Um, that was "type of clothing" option, not "lack of clothing" option.
Or hey, that could be a whole 'nother theme.
A few years ago I planned a long-distance reunion with 10 friends by using Costco's online site. I planned the menu in Florida, flew out to California for a vacation, flew to Pittsburgh, rented a car then went shopping at Costcos for all of the picnic needs: food, desserts, salads, drinks, table covers, etc. Got everything I needed except the silverware as I only needed silverware for a dozen, not 500 people. I also stopped at a nice bakery and bought interesting rolls.
I pre-arranged with the B&B we were all staying at to use their frig and freezer. I reserved a pavillion at a state park and then we all went on a boat ride at their lake.
Costco has lots of prepared food choices reasonably priced. I avoided anything that needed to be heated: we had meat/cheese platters, fruit platter, several salads like Caesar, layer cakes, pie, cookies, bottled water, bottled Starbucks, etc. Since it was a state park, we weren't allowed wine/beer. That was later at the B&B.
Wedding cake can be preordered from an LA bakery...or maybe a happy wedding cupcake option?
By the way, congratulations Mom!
(PS: I just linked Costco's website. Geez, you can even get a casket there now. I'm somewhat speechless at the moment...)
http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?cat=3605&eCat=BC|3605&lang=en-US&whse=BC&topnav=
Don't know how many folks you're thinking about or the venue: will you have access to a backyard? A beach pavillion? Easier on the clothing options too. Um, that was "type of clothing" option, not "lack of clothing" option.
Or hey, that could be a whole 'nother theme.
A few years ago I planned a long-distance reunion with 10 friends by using Costco's online site. I planned the menu in Florida, flew out to California for a vacation, flew to Pittsburgh, rented a car then went shopping at Costcos for all of the picnic needs: food, desserts, salads, drinks, table covers, etc. Got everything I needed except the silverware as I only needed silverware for a dozen, not 500 people. I also stopped at a nice bakery and bought interesting rolls.
I pre-arranged with the B&B we were all staying at to use their frig and freezer. I reserved a pavillion at a state park and then we all went on a boat ride at their lake.
Costco has lots of prepared food choices reasonably priced. I avoided anything that needed to be heated: we had meat/cheese platters, fruit platter, several salads like Caesar, layer cakes, pie, cookies, bottled water, bottled Starbucks, etc. Since it was a state park, we weren't allowed wine/beer. That was later at the B&B.
Wedding cake can be preordered from an LA bakery...or maybe a happy wedding cupcake option?
By the way, congratulations Mom!
(PS: I just linked Costco's website. Geez, you can even get a casket there now. I'm somewhat speechless at the moment...)
http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?cat=3605&eCat=BC|3605&lang=en-US&whse=BC&topnav=
Ditto! There are several of us in the greater LA area, so let us know more details.
I did the reverse when DH and I married - we are in CA and got married in NY. We had my In-Laws there to do a lot of the groundwork, and then we visited a few months before the event to do all the hand-on stuff.
It's definitely doable, depending on your contacts and the location.
I did the reverse when DH and I married - we are in CA and got married in NY. We had my In-Laws there to do a lot of the groundwork, and then we visited a few months before the event to do all the hand-on stuff.
It's definitely doable, depending on your contacts and the location.
answers (such as they are)
They live in Studio City, no yard at all. They have not absolutely settled on a day (sounds like July 11, a Saturday), but I think they're hoping that a friend (with large home and grounds) will volunteer to host the wedding or after wedding party and if so it would be a host's convenience. Our immediate family is husband, daughter and the groom. There are 2 aunts and a cousin. Bride has a more extensive family (but they may not all be able to come), say 10 max. Bridal party of 2 (best man and roommate/maid of honor). Maybe instead I should be thinking family dinner the night before the wedding (like a rehearsal dinner with no rehearsal). This will be the first time for the two (+) families to meet.
They live in Studio City, no yard at all. They have not absolutely settled on a day (sounds like July 11, a Saturday), but I think they're hoping that a friend (with large home and grounds) will volunteer to host the wedding or after wedding party and if so it would be a host's convenience. Our immediate family is husband, daughter and the groom. There are 2 aunts and a cousin. Bride has a more extensive family (but they may not all be able to come), say 10 max. Bridal party of 2 (best man and roommate/maid of honor). Maybe instead I should be thinking family dinner the night before the wedding (like a rehearsal dinner with no rehearsal). This will be the first time for the two (+) families to meet.