Wedding brunch reception: buffet vs plated?

I personally prefer plated but my venue only does buffet with a large amount of people. But for Brunch people usually want more than one serving.

For an afternoon brunch, I'd much prefer buffet! The options, interaction with other guests, it feels more fun and yummy.

I assume you're serving breakfast and lunch items, since it's a brunch wedding? So I'd do buffet for sure. Then people have options!

Thanks! True, the interaction aspect wasn't something I was really thinking about!

Multiple servings is definitely a plus! Thanks!

Yep, both! I'd probably go all breakfast given the choice haha, but want the guests to have their pick So yea, it would be hard having people pick not just a protein but also breakfast vs lunch. Thank you!

Agree that buffet would be good for a brunch! I have heard that if plated isn't done well then things can be served cold and in my opinion there's not much worse than cold eggs!

I think there's a general consensus here :p Argh yea, cold eggs would be terrible! Well perhaps I'll do the buffet but have a plated fruit dish/bakery items preset so folks could start eating before their tables are called.

There's something lively about food stations or buffet. A sit-down can sometimes feel too stiff so I like getting up and moving around, especially for a fun brunch wedding.

I agree! I prefer a buffet either way because there are a lot of things that I don't eat and I hate to waste food.

I was prefer a buffet as then I can pick and choose what I can and want to eat. I hate being given a pre arranged plate which often contains numerous items I will not or cannot eat.

We're definitely hoping for a more relaxed "casual elegance" sort of vibe. I have never been to a wedding with stations but do think that will be a nice addition!

Not having a ton of waste would be a huge plus too! Thanks!

Fair enough! It'll be easier to accommodate picky eaters (I'm actually one of them haha) and the variety of dietary restrictions so everyone gets enough yummy food to eat.

I'd prefer buffet at a brunch wedding so people can pick their food and taste everything! I think plated meals are beautiful and very formal and elegant but I don't like having to pick my meal weeks in advance, and I like being able to try everything at a buffet!

This atmosphere is a lot more fun for a brunch wedding!

This feedback has been really helpful! Thanks I'm getting excited to taste everything myself now!

An omelette station or crepe station would be so yummy! Not sure if you're having alcohol but a mimosa bar would be fantastic. Guest could enjoy plain champagne, different mimosa flavors, or just plain juice in a fancy glass. It would look so pretty too:

mimosa bar

Yesss! Brunch style open bar! Mimosas and Bloody Marys (Hoping to be able to add on bellinis as well.) Plus beer and wine...I don't think we'll do extensive other options since it's a brunch.

Mimosas & Bloody Mary bar + beer should be fine! If your venue is offering the bar then offering 1 white (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio) and maybe 1 red (Merlot) would be nice but maybe not necessary depending on your crowd. My fellow wine-loving friends would go for the Mimosa/Bloody Mary bar!

Maybe I'll do an informal poll of some friends/family maybe and see how people are feeling. Thanks so much for all your help!!