5 Steps to an Unforgettable Wedding Breakfast
Getting married will be one of the most memorable days of your life, and that means many brides and grooms-to-be can often feel the pressure when planning their perfect day. From organising an appropriate seating plan to finding unique wedding favours, wedding preparation is not without its stresses.
Today, we’re helping you lessen the stress of your big day, by guiding you through 5 steps that you should follow when organising your wedding breakfast. From ensuring there’s an array of hot beverage options to catering for younger guests, we’re bringing you all the need-to-knows for planning your breakfast – so you can ensure that your special day gets off to a stress-free start.
- Plan seating arrangements in advance
Whether you want to encourage guests to mingle with each other or are looking to avoid any awkward run-ins between members of your wedding party, a pre-arranged seating plan can ensure that your special day runs without a hitch. This way, you can place guests with the people they’re most comfortable with, meaning your wedding morning will get off to a drama-free start.
- Cater for all your guests
Whether you opt for external caterers or handle the wedding breakfast yourself, catering for a variety of palettes can be tricky. Be prepared for fussy eaters and cater to the needs of those with dietary requirements by ensuring that there’s more than one option on the menu – and where possible, encourage guests to make their meal preferences known ahead of the big day.
If children are on your guest list, it’s important to be aware of any potential mealtime requirements. Create a simpler menu specifically for your younger guests and remember that small children may need some help when eating, so consider arranging an earlier serving-time for any younger guests.
- Think about the drinks
Weddings may traditionally be filled with champagne, but kicking off the celebrations with a bottle of bubbly at 10am is a sure-fire way to tire your guests out before the evening party. Start the day with a selection of hot beverages and fruit juices. With everything from cordial to flavoured coffee, you can ensure your guests start the day the right way – and with their bellies full, you needn’t worry about them going hungry before the wedding dinner is served.
- Make your wedding favours memorable
Wedding favours offer a way to show your gratitude to guests in a unique way, and the wedding breakfast is the perfect time to give your guests personalised tissues or fans in time for the ceremony. From sweet treats to bespoke bouquets, unique wedding favours will always be the perfect way to thank your guests for their attendance – and a table-top treat at the wedding breakfast will be the icing on the cake!
- Remember that timing is everything
Tradition may seem to suggest that a bride should walk down the aisle a few minutes later than planned, but that’s not to say that timing won’t play an important part in your big day. Travelling from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast venue will no doubt take some time with a wedding party in tow, and guests will certainly want to spend some of the day taking photographs of you as newlyweds. Most wedding caterers will be used to serving meals later than originally planned, but to ensure your day runs without a hitch, factor in some additional time for guests to congregate before sitting down.
Organising the perfect wedding breakfast won’t come without its stresses, but with careful planning and preparation you can ensure that your celebrations run without a hitch. Follow our 5 simple steps, and all that will be left to do is enjoy your special day!
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