Most couples have a traditional ceremony followed by a reception, with tasty cocktails for the guests, as well as a subsequent banquet with a party included to celebrate the union of the couple in style.
But more and more couples are breaking the mould and avoiding social conventions, and are looking for something different and alternative to this reception or banquet after the wedding, such as a brunch, but not exclusively, because why not do both?
Of course! Because, although having breakfast in bed after the big day is more than fine… a small snack or informal meal with your closest friends and family is much better! Because it’ll seem like the after-party never ends.
A way to extend the celebration in a more relaxed way, after the guests have already taken off their long dresses and the bride has removed those ankle-breaking heels, and that is also extremely easy to organize, do you want to know how?
But first… What’s brunch?
A brunch is a kind of breakfast that is eaten late or an early lunch meal, the word brunch coming from the union of two Anglo-Saxon words: breakfast and lunch.
So, the starting time for brunch can be neither early nor late, so the most suitable time slot is between 11 and 13:00.
Since it was introduced, it has not stopped gaining popularity and featuring in a great number of weddings!
Invite whoever you want!
As a general rule, as it is more informal and quieter, brunch is usually attended by your closest loved ones, and perhaps by all those guests who have travelled from further away and have spent the night in the area or in the same venue.
But all in all, it’s up to you to decide! You can invite as many people as you like, (as long as the budget and venue allow).
SOS! What is the best venue to celebrate?
It’s a very simple and fast decision: in the wedding venue itself, where you have slept or in a place close to it, as this will provide greater comfort for both guests and the newlyweds, although you can also find a fancy restaurant or hire a caterer, but make sure they are local!
If the date of your wedding is in the summer or spring months, the best place for brunch will be outdoors, such as in a garden, courtyard, rooftop or beach, while if the date of the ceremony is in the winter or autumn months… how about a castle, farmhouse, hotel or country estate?
Is it necessary to send invitations?
It is not completely necessary, but what you can do is mention this little brunch in the DIY invitations you send for the wedding so that they don’t miss it, or otherwise you can also send invitations that mention the brunch only to those people you want to attend this more private celebration.
Sweet or salty, hot or cold?
As it is a fusion of breakfast and lunch, everything is served, for all tastes! For both those with a sweet tooth and those who prefer salty foods, or both!
What do we choose for sweet food? Any kind of pastries, toasts, jams and marmalades with butter, cereals, yoghurt crepes, pancakes, waffles… and fruit to dip in a big chocolate fountain!
For the savoury options, we can choose from canapés, ham and cheese, tartlets, potatoes, sauces, eggs, toasts, salads and even vegetables!
Don’t forget about bread! Since it is a great accompaniment for everything, you can always have a variety, such as seeded bread, wholemeal bread, ciabatta bread…
And for drinks… Anything! Coffee, milk, fruit juices, smoothies, soft drinks, and even wine and beer! so that everyone can choose what their stomach is craving.
Everything is usually arranged on the tables as a buffet, so that guests can have as much as they want.
Always pay attention to detail
Because we can’t forget the details and the decoration! In such a quiet and relaxed environment, we can take advantage of the opportunity to use beautiful crockery and cutlery, some fresh or wild flowers and organize different games to entertain the guests, and of course music, just like at a traditional reception, to liven up the evening. Chill out music, blues or jazz will be undoubtedly a successful option.
At an event like this, the photos to remember the occasion will be beautiful, full of light and shine, and your guests will take home a different and unique souvenir, so much so that future couples will start copying you!
So, if you want us to make a start on the preparations, contact us at Perfect Venue!
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