Breakfast Buffet? Mini Vent.

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES hahah

I love breakfast for dinner. Especially during lent and on Fridays. That being said, I wouldn't be anti-wedding breakfast buffet at an evening reception, but I may give a bit of a side eye to the event. Here's my reasoning. I'm dressed to the nines and so is my FH. We bring our standard card with a check, typically used to cover our plates and drinks. I'd be a bit peeved if I found out that my $200-250 check for the two of us went to pancakes and bacon. Likewise, I don't think I'd drink as much seeing how I've yet to find a wine that works well with breakfast foods.

Not saying it's a terrible idea. Just saying that could potentially be the thought process for those against it.

I love this idea, Following to see what other have to say about it

We're doing breakfast for dinner, and doing it as a buffet. I am SO EXCITED to eat quiche and french toast at my reception. Anyone that doesn't like it can suck it ETA: our event is pretty casual overall. Here is our menu: beer/wine, coffee bar with homemade syrups, freah pressed juices (beet/apple and mixed citrus, our two favorites), passed apps (homemade cinnamon crackers with goat cheese and peaches, classic deviled eggs, and tiny biscuits with homemade sausage and brown mustard), fresh fruit, housemade muffins and breads, french toast with maple poached local apples, several different varieties of quiche, butternut squash strata, sweet potato hash with fresh chiles and cheese, sliced flank strak, and grits with a variety of toppings. So we tried to class up our breakfast for dinner instead of making it just bacon and eggs. Also wanted it to be very vegetarian friendly (about 50% veggie guests) and adaptable to special diets.

We're having an untraditional menu, too. My take is: if the food is delicious, it's being cooked by a pro, and you'll have more than enough to go around, then what's the problem?

I really thought I'd be fine without someone taking my name. Damnit.

Your wedding - you want brekkie then do it ;-)

Thanks everyone! The wedding is pretty casual, so we didn't think it would be a problem. I feel way better about everything.

Brinner all the way!

I would love it! I LOOOOVE breakfast for dinner. Plus, it's super easy to please lots of different food restrictions (vegetarians, vegans, gluten free, etc.). So that's a big plus in my book. As a vegetarian I go to so many wedding where there's very little I can eat and what there is isn't very good. With breakfast for dinner there's pancakes/waffles, eggs, fruit, etc and I'm happy as a clam.

I'm going to be completely bias because Brinner is my favourite meal - but I think this idea is amazing. It's true, you can't please everyone so try your best to please most people but in the end make your final decisions based on what you want.

I love the idea of doing breakfast too! Fried chicken and waffles along with steak and eggs would be good options to mix in some more dinner-ish choices. Or even a ham! I never thought of doing breakfast at a wedding, but it sounds so fun and unique.

You will always have someone who won't like your choices or feel they could do better. We did stations that included a pasta station, a polish station, an Irish station and a sweet and savory chicken and waffle station for my southern roots. You could very well do a breakfast buffet if you take care to include plenty of protein and choice. Our waffle station was:

Sweet & Savory Waffle Bar

Toppings to include: Mixed Berries, Spiced nuts, Sautéed apples,

Sliced bananas, Whipped Sweet Cream, Cinnamon Honey Butter, Crispy Fried

Chicken, Southwest Slaw, Chipotle Sauce

I would make sure you have at least one meat, egg, potato, vegetable, and grain.

I would also have a topping station so people can add there own cheese, bacon, fruit topping etc.

I would have a few problems with breakfast foods I do not eat bacon, i'm not a huge pancake fan, and I have a intolerance to dairy.

I'm a picky eater but LOVE breakfast foods. I think this sounds amazing and I wish I went to a wedding like that!! Your wedding doesn't have to be the same as everyone else's as long as you host your guests properly.

I absolutely LOVE the idea, but agree with PPs that not everyone would be on board. That said, I think if you add a few more items that are less "breakfasty," everyone would be pleased!

Yaaaaaas! Chicken and waffles!!! I actually disagree with doing more "brunch" food or doing stations. The breakfast for dinner idea is very unique, but I think it will only make sense if it is truly a breakfast for dinner. I think I would be moreconfused if I showed up for a wedding and the dinner options were waffles, spaghetti, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes than if it was just all breakfast. Just be sure that you have plenty of protein options-sausage, eggs, bacon, ham (and fried chicken because chicken and waffles).

Do what makes you and your FH happy! If you two have your hearts set on having breakfast for dinner, then go for it! You cannot make everyone happy. I totally get how other people's negative commentary may make you doubt yourself, but sit back and think, "Will *I* regret not having this at my wedding?" If your answer is "yes," then do it, baby! Your wedding should be special and memorable for you.

I would keep somethings that you already have your heart set on close to your chest when you are around your friends. You get too many unsolicited opinions. It's nice that they are excited but you don't need everyone's input on every detail. I know it is so fun to share though.

I love this idea. And if you have breakfast tacos, I'd LOVE it, haha.

Just own it, and don't open the door for haters.

I think brunch for dinner is a great idea. I agree with PPs that stations might be the way to go. You could have a waffle station with both sweet (fruit, chocolate, etc) and savory (chicken, etc) options. You could have a carving station with beef and salad and/or mixed veggies. You could have an omelet station. That would probably cover all of your bases.