Step Away From The Line

In Utah it seems to be the tradition and norm to have a line at your wedding. Well.... actually the line is your wedding. Do you really want to STAND for 2-3 hours straight and talk to a large number of strangers???? You won't even know more then half the people that go through the line. Not to mention, it's awkward for the majority of your guests! They probably only know you or your husband and maybe a parent. They have to meet all these strangers and they don't even really get to see you! Not one bit of that sounds fun, for you or your guests!


Your wedding is about YOU! Not about how many people you can invite, getting a lot of gifts, or accommodating your parents. Think about it, all the people you don't really know aren't going to give you good gifts anyway. You'll end up wasting a lot of time and energy trying to figuring out what to do with those unwanted gifts!

So move away from the idea of a line! Actually, don't even consider it at all!!! Why wouldn't you want YOUR day to be about you, surrounded with people you know and love?! Granted you won't know everyone at your wedding, but your other half will know the ones you don't. You want this to be the best and most memorable day of your life, and what better way then to have a sit-down meal?!


By having a sit-down meal the numbers have to be cut down because you won't be able to afford to feed a ton of guests. Cutting your numbers down means that you'll only be inviting the people that mean the most to you in your lives (this includes your parents too). Yes, you'll probably have to invite people you don't really care to or that you don't really know, but you will still come out knowing the majority of them. And like I said, the people you do not know, your husband will know.

A sit-down meal creates a more personal and intimate setting. There is usually a short program where toasts are given and the bride and groom get the chances to thank everyone. This also avoids the whole line situation. As soon as you are done with your meal (you get served first), then you can walk around to each table and talk to every guest there. It makes it much more personal and you have more time to actually talk rather then just say "hello".

A sit-down meal is also an event, not just a place to stop on the way to dinner. Having a line typically creates the feel that you just stop by to say "hi", grab a treat and some punch, then leave to start your evenings activities. A sit-down meal IS the event for the night (or day). Your guests come to have a meal, talk with friends, and celebrate with you on your big day. They also stay to see you cut the cake, dance, toss the bouquet, and fling the guarder. They are there for the whole event, start to finish. They are actually apart of your wedding!

One is a party, a celebration; with eating, laughing, talking, dancing and more. While the other one is standing on your tired legs and aching feet for 3 hours straight hardly getting to eat anything and saying "hello" to strangers. Hmmmm....I wonder which one sounds better? There's no contest! Clearly a sit-down meal is the winner!

So do yourself a favor; step away from the line and move to the sit-down meal and celebration!