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Brunch Wedding Guide: Reasons To Consider

Brunch Wedding Guide: Reasons to consider. Cheers to brunch! Considering a formal brunch wedding? Wondering if you can pull off a brunch wedding? We love brunch weddings as well! Looking to save some money by planning a brunch wedding? Wanted to know things to consider when booking a brunch wedding? This is why in this guide we are sharing reasons why you should consider a brunch wedding! 

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6 Reasons To Consider A Brunch Wedding: Guide

  1. Chill
  2. Lots of saving options
  3. Venue Flexibility
  4. Menu Options
  5. Entertainment
  6. Easy decor ideas

Why would you want to consider a brunch wedding? Aside from the obvious savings, there are other reasons that you might not have noticed.

Brunch weddings are becoming popular! It tends to be less complicated and also manageable in most ways! With many creative ways, you can make your brunch wedding feel like a “real fun party” (which we all want!)

It’s good to note that brunch weddings have an early start. Meaning all your prep (including hair and make-up) will start early. We’re talking around 4 am!

Let’s say your ceremony is scheduled at 10-10:30 am, then your brunch/lunch reception starts at 11 or 11:30 am. This means that for a 4-5 hour reception, you will be done at 3 or 4 pm, which is still a great day!

You will be surprised with how much you can save and the opportunities to be creative when you opt for a brunch wedding! And we are here to share with you some of the reasons why a brunch wedding might be the best match for you!

1. Chill

Reasons To Consider A Brunch Wedding

One of the reasons to consider a brunch wedding is because it’s just more chill! As much as it is a wedding, you have a little more of a “chill vibe with brunch.” You can still dress up and dress down. Of course, this is all up to you and your venue of choice.

Brunch weddings have a more laid-back appeal where your guests dress up but not necessarily a black-tie event.

2. Lots of saving options

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Let’s talk about other options, like maybe mimosa or sangria instead of a full bar. That is just right; there is a lot of savings. Of course, you can also serve wine and beer, but it is still a much more affordable option than a full open bar.

Easy appetizers like mini burgers and fries can be served! These are super affordable menu options!

You can also opt for one heavy course meal with pancakes, eggs, and sandwiches without feeling guilty that your guests aren’t fed enough.

You can also plug in your own playlist to back up your wedding timeline if you want to save extra.

Another saving is the rental fee since you will most likely only have a 4-5 hour-long reception. Most likely from 11 am-4 pm. Assuming your ceremony is 930 am -1030am off-site.

3. Venue Flexibility (this is one of our fave reasons to consider a brunch wedding!)

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One of the reasons to consider a brunch wedding is venue flexibility. You will be surprised at how flexible venues can be to accommodate you with your brunch wedding!

A few great options for brunch weddings are: buying out a restaurant, golf course, hotel function rooms, and studios.

These venues want their day to be filled, and even if they have an event at night, they are most likely to be able to accommodate you during the day.

** BUYING OUT A RESTAURANT:

Most restaurants are open to getting your wedding served, which is really a great business for them. This works best for restaurants that only serve dinner. You can work with the restaurant event coordinator, and they will be able to work out a great price on group menu pricing for you!

Another thing about restaurants is that they usually already have a music system that you can easily plugin. For a small fee, you can freely plug into it since you already bought out the venue for your wedding.

Some restaurants also have an “enclosed” and/or “private” event area which is good because you can easily turn it into a party by plugging in party lights (projectors), and you will instantly get the party vibe going!

In-house bands are also common for restaurants, so if they have in-house bands/performers, it will make it easier for you to have them perform at your wedding!

** GOLF COURSE:

These are great if you want your ceremony and reception in one space. They will usually have a courtyard you can rent for the ceremony and proceed inside at one of their function/event rooms to hold your reception.

Their brunch menus are also pretty extensive, as well as creative!

Another saving is that golf courses usually have a great backdrop that you can use for photoshoots while your guests are doing “appetizers” in the function/event room!

** HOTEL FUNCTION ROOMS:

This is not the hotel event room, but just the function room. Function rooms usually don’t have that extensive electronics and floor plan design, so rental is much more affordable.

Since most hotel function rooms are used on weekdays for corporate events, they are pretty welcoming for events on the weekend, especially brunch, to help them fill up their calendar!

Their brunch menus are also pretty affordable, especially if you have already blocked your own rooms with them!

The function rooms also have sound systems built in them, which again you can plug into! Also, they usually have heavy curtains! This means when you want to start dancing after food is served, you can easily get those curtains close and start the party!

** PRO TIP:

Choosing a venue with heavy curtains will help you and your guests transition from lunch to “party time” seamlessly! This means you will still get the vibe that you are partying “late at night!”

Using props like party light projectors that can also sync with the music playing will definitely set the party’s vibe.



4. Menu Options

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If you feel creative, there are many DIY ideas you can pull during a brunch wedding.

Hot chocolate station, cereal and yogurt bar, mimosa/sangria bar, sandwich stations, cookie bar, and many more!

Here we share more ideas on how to DIY your wedding brunch menu!

5. Entertainment

Just because you’re doing a DIY brunch wedding doesn’t mean you don’t need entertainment. As a matter of fact, it is the opposite. We are in the middle of the day, and people are not usually in the mood for a wedding or any partying for that matter.

In this guide, we’ve discussed in detail ways how you can DIY your entertainment specifically for your brunch wedding – because not all wedding entertainment plans are created equal!

6. Easy decor ideas

Since you are doing a brunch wedding, it is most likely that you won’t need so many plates and utensils! Most brunch menus are singly plated – making your table setting decor a little easier to design and manage!

Our top choices of easy and affordable decor ideas are greenery, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, potted plants/herbs (that can also serve as your guests’ favor!), and gorgeous dried flowers!

Read more about easy and affordable DIY wedding centerpiece ideas here.

There you are lovelies! Reasons To Consider A Brunch Wedding! What do you think? Are you sold on a brunch wedding?

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