BRUNCH BEFORE THE CEREMONY W/ WEDDING PARTY ABSENT?

Er, can I come to your wedding? The only suggestion I have is to put this on the invitation, so people know to show up early. And that I can come. Because that sounds amazing.

I would be concerened with people spilling and smudging yes! Just let them know thatmaybe wear an old button up shirt and bring the nice shirt along and change after!

Thanks for your input! I would definitely put that on the invite as sort of an itinerary... the same way you do your normal invites, this would just basically start an hour earlier. Besides, they are all grown ups so they need to be careful anyway. But the lady at the venue was like I would realllllllllllllly reconsider that b/c she has never been to a wedding like that before. But just b/c you have never been to a wedding like that before, does that mean its not right??? No, I don't think so!

This sounds nice and sounds like fun since everyone will be in one central location from how it sounds in preparation for the ceremony. I think you should be ok if you are having like a casual brunch and then dressing after the brunch. Have fun!

Oh, and another thing - the lady at the venue said that we should be at the brunch to introduce friends and family to each other: 1. we are only having 60 people so everyone kinda knows everyone already. 2. the brunch is not for us, its for our guests. 3. I was thinking of getting those shirts for the bridesmaids and the groomsmen that 'label' them as such, and maybe they can attend the brunch for about 30-45 min before they get dressed to give them time to relax - the only thing I will need help from them is to get my dress on. So I want them to go and be free to relax!!!

Tomsluv08, I think your family and friends will really appreciate this gesture. This is really nice. Are you planning to have anything special during the brunch since you and your FH will not be present? Like a special reading on behalf of you and your FH or something like.

Jadw yes, we will do just that - I think that will really make it nice. Or just have cards on the tables that say something like 'we are getting dressed for our big day, but we wanted you to enjoy a refreshing treat/brunch while we are away' we will meet you in one hour/12 noon in the dining room in the main house............. blah blah somethin like that...

That really sounds nice and heck if you can afford it--go for it! Just be prepared for people to not be hungry when the reception comes around... I know when I eat brunch, I'm not hungry until dinner time!

I wouldnt worry about people getting food on their clothes because you are right-your guests are adults! ;-) As long as the wedding party isnt dropping food on themselves before pictures, it doesnt matter!

Thanks jpeterson you are right! the bridal party will only be permitted to mix and mingle for brunch if they really want to .... but in tanks that say 'bridesmaid' in rhinestones and somethin else for the guys... we will not be takin' any chances w/ them spillin stuff on their clothes on the big day... maybe i can put somethin at the brunch on the card that says eat light. save room for the reception?????

That sound like a good idea!

I think it's funny that the lady at the venue was worried about adults spilling food on there clothes. Seems like maybe she just doesn't want the extra work of having a pre-ceremony event? I don't know. Sounds like a blast to me. I agree that people might over eat though so maybe you can save yourself some money by not having so many opitions for the brunch? I know my family would want to try some of everything and then not be hungry for the reception. It's really nice of you to offer this for your guests. Good Luck with the rest of your planning.

So i guess my invite got lost in the mail right???? lol!!!!

i love this idea. my fh and i are also doing this for our guests but its easier for us since we are getting married in vegas. like pp just remember to add this to the invite or a seperate map with the details on back so everyone knows to come.....

So i guess my invite got lost in the mail right???? lol!!!!

i love this idea. my fh and i are also doing this for our guests but its easier for us since we are getting married in vegas. like pp just remember to add this to the invite or a seperate map with the details on back so everyone knows to come.....

Lol future mrs t - ur invite is on the way!! I think we may trim the brunch menu down a bit to make sure people dont get toooooo full!!!

It is actually going to be in the same location - just in a different part of the property.

Can you guyz help me come up w/ a better brunch menu (shortened)? FH just said that it sounds more like breakfast than brunch... but i thought time of day is what makes it brunch? he is saying that we should have roast beef and chicken.... is that brunch??? I looked at some fancy restaurants around here for brunch ideas and couldnt get any good ideas.

thanks fellow knotties - u r the best!!

WOW,that does sound like a great idea. I've never attended anything like that either but certainly wouldn't complain! Maybe take away the waffle & smothie stations. Carbs might make some feel bloated. Omelettes, sausage,/bacon, fruit and maybe serve smaller biscuts/muffins. Even so, you could still add the little reminder to save room for the reception. What about over sized bibs like they have at seafood houses? I know your guests all adults but it might give them some security. Or maybe just super oversized napkins? The venue lady will just have to adapt... it's your day. Best wishes!

Ok i am keeping an eye on the mail.!!!

as far as the menu goes. i think maybe adding fresh fruit and deli platter. maybe that will make him happy.

check out

http://www.ebridalshowers.com/brunch-lunch-menu.html

for more ideas.....

hope this helps

Never heard of chicken/roast beef for brunch...but whatever you want it to be is ok... My family's "traditional" brunch food is some sort of egg-cheese caserole type bake or omlettes, toast or biscuts, hashbrowns, bacon/sausage, fruit, etc. I love the idea of omlette stations though--just because they are my favorite breakfast food and to have them made right in front of you is fab.

Oooh, just thought of something--what about crepes? Crepes are yummy and very light... people can eat those, along with some fruit and will def. be hungry come lunch time ;-) Just a thought!