Posted by Patti Wellington on Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 12:58 PM
If a wedding day brunch conjures up an image of low festivity and unexciting choices of sweet rolls, think again. From a sit-down meal served on elegant china, to a juice bar with smoothies and mimosas, a wedding brunch reception allows for just as many options as an evening wedding reception, without the high price tag. The benefits of choosing a wedding brunch reception over an evening affair include a greater likelihood in the availability of a space, inexpensive catering, and an opportunity to get an early start on your honeymoon.
Wedding Reception Site
Due to the low demand for wedding brunch festivities, many reception sites such as banquet halls, country clubs, and hotels, rent their space for a lower fee earlier in the day. Some even offer their reception rooms for free, charging only for on-site catering. The lack of demand for a wedding brunch reception surely gives the bride and groom more bargaining power.
Wedding Brunch Menu
To provide an stylish, fulfilling wedding meal for your guests, eggs in their a variety of forms, such as quiches and frittatas, are popular for brunch receptions. Include a selection of assorted cheeses, fruits, and croissants. If serving a heavy meal does not appeal to you, go for a informal buffet where guests can pick from a juice bar serving fresh fruit juices and smoothies and a separate serving table of tea and coffee with biscotti, muffins, and scones. At a classic brunch reception, guests are likely to drink fewer alcoholic beverages. A simple champagne toast or servings of mimosas adds the perfect celebratory touch for early in the day. Serving a wedding cake is still completely acceptable for a brunch reception; though a couple may feel inspired to choose a lighter cake, such as an angel food, lemon or carrot cake.
Wedding Brunch Celebration
For those who still wish to have a wedding dance party, there is no reason why a wedding brunch reception should stop that. A disc jockey and band may be even easier to book for an early afternoon wedding function than an evening. As the typical brunch is served between eleven o'clock and two o'clock, by the time your guests have enjoyed their meal and perhaps large amounts of coffee or cocktails, they are fair game for a dollar dance and the chicken dance.