If you love brunch and want to plan a casual, daytime wedding, brunch can be the perfect inspiration for your wedding reception–especially if you love the idea of a breezy afternoon celebration filled with mimosas and bite-sized breakfast food.
Pop the Knot can help you plan a carefree, romantic pop-up wedding, and then you can arrange for a celebratory brunch afterwards! Take a look at some of these brunch-inspired ideas.
Mimosa Bar
Since your pop-up wedding will probably be earlier in the day, your brunch reception is the perfect time for an interactive mimosa bar! Pick different flavors of juices, including freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, pineapple, pomegranate, or any other flavor that strikes your fancy. Add bowls of fresh fruit, including peaches and berries, along with your favorite champagne. Your guests won’t be able to resist a colorful mimosa bar that will start your brunch off in style!
Miniature Breakfast Appetizers
When it comes to a brunch-themed wedding reception, there’s plenty of room for creative food. Miniature breakfast appetizers are adorable and delicious, and they’re a creative twist on traditional hors d’oeuvres.
Try serving mini pancake skewers topped with colorful berries, or mini quiches and bite-sized avocado toast. You can also let your guests create their own breakfast with a donut or bagel bar, where they can top their breakfast food of choice with their favorite toppings–think fun cereal, chopped nuts, gourmet cream cheeses, and fresh fruit.
Fun Table Activities
Your pop-up wedding may have been filled with romance and emotion, but your brunch reception is all about the fun! Especially if the weather is nice and you’re planning an outdoor brunch, place chic fans and lemonade stations around the venue to keep guests cool.
You can also incorporate some fun table activities such as crossword puzzles, trivia, or disposable cameras to match your laidback vibe.
Wine and Cheese
If there’s a break in between your pop-up wedding and brunch celebration, try planning a fun twist on cocktail hour with a “wine and cheese hour.” Have an assortment of your favorite white and red wines along with the perfect mix of cheeses, charcuterie, and fruit to pair everything together. This will add some romance to your reception while making sure it still stays exciting and modern.
Afternoon Tea
Since your reception will be happening earlier in the day instead of the evening, why not forgo traditional coffee in favor of something lighter and classier like afternoon tea? You can serve tea on delicate china paired with fluffy macaroons in a variety of flavors! For the quirky, nontraditional bride, this can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your celebration.
If you’re ready to plan a creative pop-up wedding that’s anything but traditional, contact Pop the Knot to get started!