We are looking for an economical wedding but want it still to be classy and fun.
2007-06-21 07:39:44 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I wanted a brunch wedding, but my husband vetoed it. Oh well. I did figure out that a ton of fruit (melons, strawberries- the typical fruit platter stuff) was actually reasonably priced if you did some of it yourself. You can get great platters of muffins, fruit, and other breakfasty type stuff at wholesale clubs like Sam's or Costco and they are already cut, washed, and ready to eat.
Wish I could help more, but I never got that far with my brunch wedding. We ended up getting married at 1:30 in the afternoon.
2007-06-21 08:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a wedding brunch is a good idea. However, I would make it a lunch instead. Then you can skip all those breakfast items that really don't belong at a wedding anyway. Have plenty of salads, cheeses and crackers, chips & dip, fancy vegetable trays, fruit, and I would have an assortment of croissants (the mini kind) with ham salad and chicken salad. No tuna salad because people that don't eat tuna don't like the surprise!
Also, rather than spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars on the traditional wedding cake, make assorted iced cupcakes. You can even buy a stand where you stack them that resembles a wedding cake. It is trendy and would go nicely along with your lunch. I would also make about 6 different varieties of homemade cookies. Make them small so people will fee free to have a few. No champagne toast. It is tacky to not have champagne for everyone so skip it. That will save a fortune, too. I'm not sure where you are having the lunch but if it is in a church basement or wedding hall, the BEST thing you can do is rent white (or black) chair covers. They are only a few dollars each and that will really make your reception elegant. Rent tablecloths, too. Don't use the plastic ones. If you need more ideas, let me know.
2007-06-21 14:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Make the invitations yourselves on your computer. It depends on where your wedding is being held and what you mean by reasonably priced. Seems most of your responses are assuming you are making the food yourself but you can have a "reasonably priced" brunch at a restaruant. Make the centerpieces yourselves and think about silk flowers instead of real.
2007-06-21 15:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by geistswoman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When your close relatives ask what you want/need help with you could say "Actually Aunt Sally if you'd like to help out we could use a tray of canolli/bowl of fruit/box of donuts etc." or something to that effect. My aunt asked my bro what he needed for the wedding and she ended up buying the cake for them in lieu of a gift or money which was a huge help and saved them $300. Just a thought!
2007-06-21 15:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do lots of finger foods and mini desserts! Finger sandwiches are easy and cheap. I saw PB&J finger sandwiches in a bridal magazine... served with little shot glasses of milk! Mini quiches and mini muffins and mini bagels can be bought in bulk from places like Costco. No one need know where they came from. It's all in the presentation!
Mimosos for the signature drink.. coffee and teas for nonalcoholic.
Instead of, or in addition to, the cake you might do cupcakes. Cupcakes cost less than cakes and you save on cake cutting fees, and plates!
2007-06-21 14:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What about a local Bed and Breakfast? Normally, those places have magnificent breakfasts and ornate waffles. Normally, they accomodate small brunch parties and it will look divine.
Good luck
2007-06-21 14:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask my immediate family to help with the cooking.
2007-06-21 14:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Too late- brunch read cheap.
2007-06-21 14:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋