I can't say anything for the South, but most of the weddings that I have been to in Oklahoma have been afternoon weddings. The serve cake, mints and punch. They have been all different denominations, I didn't think they were cheap, just smart because I think it is incredibly dumb to spend an outrageous amount of money for a reception. (that is just my opinion.) I have only been to a hand full that served a meal. These were all evening weddings.