Brunch weddings!

The major con would be the early start, depending on what time your ceremony is. Keep in mind that people will need time to do hair and makeup, and you don't want to ask your guests to wake up too early on a weekend. Other than that, I think it's fine.

Doing a brunch wedding- only downside is hair and make up have to start at 6am but I figure I won't be sleeping the night before much anyway with all the excitement!

We're hoping to do a brunch wedding and so far we've found pro: it's cheaper, cons: not as many venues offer receptions with these choices, you have to wake up earlier, your guests might not be morning people.

Go for it. You can still have the wedding at about 11. Yes it would mean an early start to the day.

I think I would want to start at 11. I don't think I'd want to do any earlier!

We're thinking of doing our reception at a private room in a restaurant, since we're only having 20 guests. They have an amazing brunch menu.

And since some of those will be out of town, looks like I can get a hotel block for the night before, that way no one has to worry about driving in the morning.

I have been to a few brunch weddings and had varying experiences at each of them due to hosting issues and the couple's expectations. I think it can be super fun and successful, though.

You don't seem to want a nightclub vibe, so I think this would work out pretty well. My only complaints that I had (other than the one with the cash bar...enough said) were when they expected everyone to be drunk and wild on the dance floor (at 10:30 am!) or with the food. Breakfast is my favorite meal, but I do not like sweets very much, and all they offered at one was different french toasts, pastries, etc. FH on the other hand loves french toast so he was thrilled.

However, it seems like you plan on having a nice brunch wedding that suits your style. I say go for it.

We are doing a brunch wedding. It's cheaper, we love breakfast food, and it gives out-of-town ers the opportunity to go home afterwards. Our reception will be done at 5 pm with ceremony starting at 11:30 am

We've been able to cut costs in enough places that we can afford an inexpensive meal instead of just an appetizer reception. Brunch is looking like a good option, because that can be more affordable without feeling like a "cheap" experience.

@Christina yikes! I can't imagine someone trying to force a nightclub scene that early in the morning. I think brunch will really suit our style and who we are as a couple

It's usually a little cheaper, the flowers and decor can be a little more casual, the bar will definitely be cheaper. Most of our venues do brunch with weddings at 11:00 or 11:30, and the food is very much like the dinner stations with the addition of omelettes and waffles. Personally, I love it, but the cautions? MUA and Hair will start very, very early. You also have to start exactly on time because most venues won't let you add any extra time at the end.

It sounds like it would really suit you. As long as it doesn't start before 10:30 at the earliest I don't see a problem.

I am not planning a wedding brunch, bit I have been to one and I think that they are really nice. Those who want to be there will be there with bells on. It's your day so of it ka what you want to do then go ahead and go for it.