Intimate wedding: brunch or dinner?

We have 20 people coming to our Wedding, we are doing a light meal after. Sandwiches, salads, etc, No need to spend a lot of money on food and plus it's your day.

A co worker of mine did a brunch and it was beautiful and intimate. Everything else was the same as a dinner wedding, ceremony, pictures, games, brunch. I think it's a nice idea honestly. It's kind of "original" too and I like that.

Definitely don't want any hangry people!

Hi Samantha! My hubby and I did a brunch wedding and it was the best idea ever we chose to serve brunch since it had a special meaning to us and it was the more budget friendly option. Like you, we set a budget and preferred to save money on more long-term items like a house. Some of my more traditional family members weren't initially too sure about the unvonventional timeline or food choices but people still showed their support and had a nice time. A wedding is more than just a plate of food It all depends on the vibe too. Ours was still very much a wedding because we had flowers, the ceremony, the reception room, speeches, etc. But most the mportant thing is that your guests feel the love and happiness that your hubby and you will share It's a celebration of you both no matter how big or small the affair! As for the gifts you'll be receiving i wouldn't worry too much as you can't control this. In our case, some guests were very generous and others more modest so it kind of evened out. It didn't really matter that much un the end because we were just happy people could share in our day!

It was an outdoor event so they had a big tent with tables set up and it was a catered plated brunch. Instead of dancing they just played kind of jazzy music or classical music so it wasn't dead quiet and awkward haha. They mingled after the brunch and they had some lawn games set up and people just slowly filtered out throughout the afternoon. By 3 it was done I believe. It was a while ago so I don't remember exactly!

Good point. Plus I don't want people getting hangry during the ceremony since they probably won't eat breakfast at home before coming out for another breakfast...

Yes! That's another pro to brunch..no awkward dancing. What did they do instead? How did people know it was time to leave?

My friend had a a Sunday brunch wedding with about 60 people and it went great! They aren't the dancey extravagant type so it was perfect for them. I say if that's more your thing you should totally do it!

Brunch sounds like a great idea. The only thing I would do is to think of a good time for the ceremony that's not so early that people are too tired to celebrate :-)

I think brunch is a great idea if that's what you really want. I agree that as long as the papers are signed it is a wedding so do what makes you happy. I agree with Laura about the gifting.

I think the brunch sounds lovely! I will also say that you can't control what people gift you. I am asking for cash instead of gifts but if no one gives me anything I still want them at my wedding.