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We got a request from an Offbeat Bride reader for us to feature more offbeat menu ideas that aren't about desserts. We've covered wedding cakes and cake alternatives, but what else should you feed your guests?
I thought I'd start off our menu feature roundups with my favorite of all the kinds of menus: BRUNCH!
Ah, the brunch wedding — budget-friendly and delicious. And don't get hung up on tradition… brunch can take place at ANY time. (Breakfast-for-dinner, anyone?)
How adorable are those mini pancakes!? At the risk of getting even hungrier, let's keep looking at MORE delicious options for your wedding brunch menu:
Cinnamon rolls
Muffins
Fruit
Classic American breakfast
Waffles
Breakfast burritos
Pastries
Fruit tarts
Doughnuts
Omelette bar
French toast
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Orange juice and mimosas
Smoothies
Bloody Marys
I know there are other brunch brides out there — so, what's on YOUR brunch wedding menu?
Psst: We'd love to do more menus. If you'd like to share YOUR menu with us, leave a comment! Even better, let us know where we can see pictures… we'd love to feature your wedding food. Email us.
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Awesome! I love me some cheesey hashbrown casserole – a great addition to the brunch menu.
Now I need someone to invite me to a wedding where they serve brunch…
I did this for my wedding, along with biscuits and gravy, country ham, eggs, and mimosas. It rocked.
We did a brunch menu, and it was fantastic! My favorite part was the espresso bar we rented in the lobby instead of “cocktail hour”. It was actually not too expensive, because it was already on-site. We served huge pans of baked eggs with different fillings, roasted sweet and new potatoes, fruit platters, muffins and quick breads, homemade jams (well, everything was homemade), ham, green salad, and wild rice salad. Something for all tastes and diets! Pics URL in my name, scroll about 2/3 down for a few food shots.
I was JUST looking at tiny food also! On “Oh Happy Day” blog, & trying to think of a reason to have tiny foods for dinner
http://ohhappyday.com/2012/04/styled-eats-mini-grilled-cheese-tomato-soup/
Could look so cute in any sandwich/soup combination. Turkey with cream of leek. Ham with cheese & broccoli. Pastrami with Italian Wedding.
We’re doing a lunch menu with possibly some brunch/breakfasty stuff on it. Let me tell you – it is SO MUCH CHEAPER! And there are so many crowd pleasing options!
Oh, I love brunch items! I’m doing some semi-brunch items in cocktail hour.
I love a southern grits & toppings bar. Think cheese, shrimp, sausage, fruit jellies, etc.
I also consider pimento cheese to be somewhat brunchy and perfect served on a crostini with a fried green tomato on top. (Or is that only okay in North Carolina? Either way, it’s cheesy & delicious!)
OMG prosciutto cups. This makes me want to experiment with bacon-wrapped quiches… I’m not having a brunch wedding, but hellz yeah bacon cups!
We had little cups of tomato bisque with small squares of grilled cheese sandwich suspended over them with toothpicks. Great for walking around, and super fun and delicious!
Also, at the same table where you got your coffee, we had whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and chocolate and caramel syrups. People loved it!
Grilled cheese sandwiches – especially cut into a fun shape – are always popular for brunch. a make-your-own station can work too. add mugs of soup and it’s complete – super-budget-friendly too, as long as you stick to affordable cheeses. when we did this for the kids, the adults all got in line too!
So cool! I did a waffle bar for my friend’s baby shower; it was easy, cheap, and a big hit. I also did a lower-brow take on the quail eggs in prosciutto cups for my Atkins-y husband — regular old deli ham & chicken eggs work just fine too for a fun breakfast treat.
We’re doing brinner (breakfast for dinner)!! It’s what’s made it possible for us to have a caterer due to budget restrictions so it’s SUPER affordable.
We’re having bacon, egg & cheese biscuits, pancakes with wild berry fruit topping, hash browns, fresh fruit, fruit infused water, and sweet tea.
I’m super excited. It’s going to be delicious and awesome.