Cost of hotel brunch after wedding?

I had one priced at 30.00pp it came with a omlete station as well as what you stated.

It's really nice that you what to do that for your guests but it's also not necessary if its not in budget. You could always spread the word that if anyone wants to join you for breakfast at the hotel restaurant you will be there at a specific time but it's not hosted. Dont break your bank for bagels.

That sounds about right but it's totally not necessary.

We are doing one, but brunch is included for hotel guests normally. The hotel is just sectioning off a section for us. It's totally not a necessary thing to have a brunch though.

You are not obligated to host a brunch. People can buy their own breakfast at the hotel or elsewhere- they won't starve.

We had 52 rooms booked, in our room block, at the hotel where we were married. Out of those, about 5 rooms were for out of town guests. The rest wanted to be able to drink until midnight, and stay over, in a discounted room. Since it wasn't necessary for many guests to stay over, we opted not to host a brunch.

I don't have the our price sheet still, but when you factor in a 20% gratuity, and sales tax, on top of that, you may be looking at an initial charge of around $22. Although that seems high, center city hotels are not cheap, especially in Chicago.

Another reason why we decided against it was because it would be another thing we had to collect RSVPs for. Plus, the hotel would only allow a 2 hour time period, when they would set-up the buffet. We also had to pay for a minimum number of guaranteed guests.

My grandmother and cousin had eaten breakfast and driven the 40 minutes to her home, before we even got out of bed. My aunt and uncle had to catch a flight, and left at 8:00 AM. Most of our friends slept in till 11:30, threw there clothes into a duffle bag, and checked out by the noon check-out time.

We ultimately decided against it

Yea, you def. don't need it. I wouldn't expect it if I were a guest. But, that being said, I am trying to do one also. My family is spread out all over the country and we are rarely together. I would like to get to spend more time with them while they are in town. At my hotel (a Radisson), it was like low $30's pp for what you would get at a continental breakfast. High $30's pp if you add the omelette bar. Not including any alcohol. I am not happy with this. I'm going to look into the restaurant in my hotel, I guess I don't think it will be cheaper, but maybe they'll have better options. If not that, then I'll look into a nearby restaurant...

I'm not hosting a brunch. People will feed themselves and won't expect us to cover it.

Skip the brunch. It's not required and you can spend that money on the honeymoon or put it in your savings. Honestly, they could get that for way less at a nearby restaurant. If you must host a brunch, I would honestly reserve a suite (if you don't have a suite for your stay at the hotel) and hit an Einstein's or Panera nearby for catering. That way people can drop by at their convenience and grab something to go. Also check restaurants in the area.

Wow our rehearsal dinner (not pizza) for 30 is costing less than half of that. Seems not worth it.

We're having a private breakfast with just our parents and their spouses before we leave for our honeymoon.

Save your money for the reception food. some people may not even eat. I don't recommend it.