Picture this: the sun rising, birds chirping, and love is brewing like a perfectly roasted coffee at the coolest brunch spot in town. Now add the joyous cheers of friends and family, sipping mimosas, and indulging in stacks of fluffy pancakes. Welcome to the irresistible world of brunch weddings, where love gets served with a side of bacon and extra smiles. We’ll dish out the delectable details and explore why brunch weddings are the hottest trend on the wedding menu.
In recent years, weddings have taken on a new look. Couples are bucking tradition in favor of venues, decor, and trends that feel authentic to their personal tastes. The result has been an explosion of unique weddings that guests rave about and that couples will remember forever.
Perhaps one of our favorite trends is the brunch wedding. Brunch weddings began to get a lot of momentum during the pandemic and this is why you should seriously consider a brunch wedding for your celebration.
Let me set the scene for you: you and your significant other are dressed to the 9s and it’s 9:00am (it’s little early for some but bear with us, it will all be worth it in the end). Everything is fresh and green and there’s a gentle breeze. Your photographer begins to snap photos, masterfully catching you in the soft morning light. All is calm and peaceful. A few weeks later you receive your photos back and are stunned at how gorgeous and romantic they turned out. This is because you had a brunch wedding and made excellent use of the golden hour to get the dreamiest photos.
Perhaps the most obvious reason to have a brunch wedding is in the namesake. What’s a brunch wedding without brunch? We believe that brunch food is the superior meal of the day – The Circ Bar is known for its Circ Saturday brunch parties, and $10 all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on Sundays! Brunch weddings boast great food that caterers to a wide array of palates, from sweet to savory. Instead of the boring beef or chicken options that everyone serves at their wedding, make a lasting impression on your guests with a mouthwatering brunch spread. Imagine: you can have crème brûlée french toast, next to a steaming bowl of cheddar grits, finished off with a donut from the donut wall. The sky’s the limit for the delicious food options you can serve to your guests. Our brunch packages includes in-house catering, click here for more information on what our Brunch Wedding packages include.
If the gorgeous pictures and incredible food aren’t enough to sell you, then consider the fantastic selection of cocktails and mocktails that shine during the early hours. From Bloody Marys to mimosas (and bellinis, sangria, espresso martinis, mint juleps, palomas and screwdrivers…the options are endless!), it’s hard to beat the brunch selection. For cocktail connoisseurs, brunch weddings really allow the drink selection to shine. Your guests can enjoy socializing with their drinks in the relaxed morning atmosphere.
With that glowing list of perks, it may come as a surprise to some that there’s even more to love about brunch weddings, but there is. While photos, food, and drinks are nice, saving money is in a class of its own. Brunch weddings tend to offer couples huge savings on venue rental fees, catering, and decor, all without sacrificing elegance. This option is perfect if you’re considering a smaller intimate gathering. See this post for the top reasons why more and more couples are having smaller, intimate weddings.
Convinced yet? We know what some of you might think: “gee those sounds great but I’d still love to celebrate with family and friends in the evening.” With all the money you’ve saved on your brunch wedding and with the whole evening wide open, there’s nothing stopping you from keeping the party going! Traditional weddings are an huge undertaking, starting as early as 7AM and ending the next day at 2AM (that’s 19 hours!). With a brunch wedding, you can take a midday nap after the festivities to recharge. Later, take your entourage and have an epic afterparty and dance the night away at your favorite clubs.
So there you have it – from early rays to everlasting love, brunch weddings deliver the perfect recipe for a day that’s as special as it is delicious. These sunrise celebrations offer a world of perks that you won’t find elsewhere. Let your special day be a symphony of tastes that linger in the hearts and memories of all who gather.
We could go on and on about our love for brunch weddings. Follow us on our instagram @events_at_circ to see brunch weddings in action at our venue, or continue reading in this article on Best Tips for Hosting Brunch Weddings.
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