Acceptable times/foods for brunch

7 or 8 am is extremely early for a ceremony. I've never heard of it being that early before. How many people are you inviting? If you are throwing a brunch definitely say "brunch reception" on the invite. When I think brunch I think more hardy food too you can do like egg casseroles that have meats, veggies and cheese in them. Breakfast potatoes, fruits, cheese meats ect.

I don't think you have to mention every option that will be available if it's buffet, but make sure it's known that it's a brunch buffet. When it comes to brunch you have regular breakfast foods plus some general lunch staples like sandwiches, soup, salad, fruit. And don't forget to offer mimosas.

You can say something cute on the details card of the invitation like “Join us for brunch after we tie the knot!”

one glaring thing I have to comment on is the time of your ceremony. 7-8 am is quite early. Are you waking up at 4 am to get ready? Imagine your wedding guests having to set their alarms for 5 am or earlier to get ready and travel to tour venue. I would not be happy. Have you considered a 10-11 am ceremony with brunch directly after?

Waaaaay too early. Try 9. People have to get up at 5 or earlier to make a 7am wedding.

7-8 is way too early for a ceremony, your reception should immediately follow your ceremony, and if you’re doing brunch you should include lunch items as well. Maybe a carving station, a salad, and some kind of pasta dish.

Donuts!!!! You could have one of those awesome donut displays. I am also toying with the idea of a morning wedding and a bruchy reception. Im marrying into a family of farmers so everyone is up early anyways!

A brunch reception is totally acceptable. However, I would encourage you to have your ceremony a little later (like 10am). Just because 7 or 8 is super early and would be hard for your guests to get there on time.

An early morning wedding may cut down on your guest list too, something we are trying to do.

I wouldn't have your ceremony any earlier than 9 a.m. Otherwise, your guests are literally going to be waking up at the crack of dawn to get ready and attend a 7 a.m. ceremony. You can still have a "brunch" reception into the early afternoon.

Thank you ladies, a lot of our families get up early anyway, but yea I could see that. It is kinda early. So if we the ceremony at 9 or 10 and then did the brunch at 1100 or 1130 brunch foods would still be ok? (Eggs, bacon, pancakes, exct.) I'm just not sure if guests would be expecting lunch and breakfast (brunch) if we do it too late. Sandwiches would be a great idea for later. Thanks everyone!

View Quoted Comment Donuts!!!! Yummy!!!! 🍩
Thanks, great idea!!!!

Brunch is usually eaten in the late morning/early afternoon. Also your reception should immediately follow your ceremony so if you’re having a 30 minute ceremony at 10am then the reception should start at 1030.

Brunch, at least to me, is usually anytime between 10am and 1pm. Most restaurants that serve brunch do so until 2 or 3pm though. I think a 10am ceremony with brunch beginning at 11 would be perfect.

Yes. You could serve brunch at 11. One reason that a lot of people have gaps between their wedding and reception is to provide a cocktail hour for guests and take pictures. Given the hour, you may want to get the reception started immediately and then duck out for pictures. A cocktail hour at that time feels awkward. Unless you want to do a mimosa bar. That would be super cute.

Yes, I think brunch is fine for that time! I don't think you have to word it on the invites, people will probably assume since it's so early. I'd offer some lunch type items, like sandwiches or prime rib!

I agree with others that you should start a bit later. I know I wouldn't go to a wedding that started at 7am!

For good brunch foods, in addition to what others have said, try quiche, fritattas, and don't forget the mimosas!!

Our friend just did something similar. Ceremony was 9am and short and sweet with the brunch reception at 10ish.

Hey Sandy!! I love the sounds of a brunch reception! Is this what you have decided to do? 🥓🍳🥯🥞