Brunch or BBQ Style- Consider a brunch with food action stations as part of the entertainment.
Shorter day and timeframe is a must!
No need for a long drawn out dance with the same boring wedding songs- Consider first dance and Father daughter and end with a series of background songs to keep the mood without making everyone join you on the dancefloor. Consider a live acoustic musician for the ceremony and reception for additional cost savings
More casual
Long engagements are overrated- you made the decision to get married so why wait?
More dates available for the venue and vendors
Not just for Second Marriages, Underage couples, families with alcoholics
Add a Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar in addition or instead of the traditional wedding beverage
Brunch Wedding Timeline
7:00 a.m. – Wake up
8:00 a.m. – Get ready
9:30 a.m. – Take bridal party photos
10:30 a.m. – Ceremony begins
10:50 a.m. – Announcement of husband and wife
11:00 a.m. – Mimosa hour begins / bride & groom take photos
12:00 p.m. – Bridal party enters reception, buffet can begin
12:15 p.m. – Eating and toasts
1:30 p.m. – Dancing, mingling, and cake (or fresh made donuts)
2:30 p.m.– Exit!
Late Brunch or BBQ Style Wedding Timeline
7:30 a.m. – Wake up
8:00 a.m. – Get ready
11:00 a.m. – Take bridal party photos
12:00 p.m. – Ceremony begins
12:20 p.m. – Announcement of husband and wife
12:30 p.m. – Social hour begins / bride & groom take photos
1:30 p.m. – Bridal party enters reception, buffet can begin
1:45 p.m. – Eating and toasts
2:45 p.m. – Dancing, mingling, and cake
4:00 p.m.– Exit!