brunch reception

KTnChris Posted: May 27, 2009 12:33 PM

brunch reception

has anyone been to one??? we're thinking of doing this but i have no idea where to start.

ps- hi i'm new!

Lsorrent Posted: May 27, 2009 12:36 PM

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I have not, but just wanted to say Hi and Welcome!

stinenandy2010 Posted: May 27, 2009 12:38 PM

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First, welcome and congrats!

We are actually invited to one later this year. It is at their home...they didn't want anything big. I've been helping with the planning of this and I have to say I think its going to be a lot of fun.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: May 27, 2009 12:44 PM

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Welcome and congrats!
While I've never been to one, I know that if I was invited to one I'd be super psyched. Anything that includes breakfast goodies and mimosas is fab in my book!

MarjorieFrank Posted: May 27, 2009 12:46 PM

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Is this the same as an afternoon reception? I think either a brunch or an afternoon reception is nice, it's different so it'll have a unique feel to it.

MarjorieFrank Posted: May 27, 2009 12:47 PM

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PS. WELCOME!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

megan_gallagher Posted: May 27, 2009 12:50 PM

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Welcome

I've been to a few.. years ago. and mostly upstate

my cousins up there live in a small town- like there are only two families that live in the town kind of thing so the majority of parties were held at the fire house... i remember one of my cousins doing a brunch (to be different)
her sister (a few years later) put up a tent and had a brunch-ish type reception

I went to one recently that is a friend of the family, their daughter had a brunch at a reception hall.. granted the food was amazing (the bacon was to die for)... it just didn't seem very wedding-ish

if you were to do one.. I'd have one outside under a white tent with lots of cocktails (mimosas- maybe)

Make it your own..

SummerBride10 Posted: May 27, 2009 12:50 PM

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Welcome to the site! I love the idea of a brunch reception b/c i love brunch lol...I bet you can talk to a few RHs about it.

megan_gallagher Posted: May 27, 2009 12:52 PM

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Posted by MarjorieFrank

Is this the same as an afternoon reception? I think either a brunch or an afternoon reception is nice, it's different so it'll have a unique feel to it.

they're different.

brunch serves more eggs, bacon, french toast, etc. (breakfast foods)

afternoon serves more like formal dinners, its just an earlier night

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: May 27, 2009 12:53 PM

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Welcome!

I know Giorgios, The Thatched Cottage and 3 Village Inn all do brunch receptions. I didn't care for the TC brunch package because it was only 3 hours and didn't seem like a 'wedding' to me, KWIM?

coachgirl07 Posted: May 27, 2009 01:11 PM

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I'm doing a brunch reception! I have a few ideas and I've called a ton of halls. I didn't pick one yet though. Send me FM (forum mail) and I will send you the quotes I have. There are a huge range of prices.

italgal Posted: May 27, 2009 01:18 PM

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WELCOME
FH & I went brunch reception at The Manhattan Penthouse (80 5th Ave.) the city last year. We thought it was wonderful, we had such a nice time. It was a refreshing change from the normal reception & we loved the BLOODY MARYS

rocketsummer17 Posted: May 27, 2009 01:28 PM

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Never been to one, but just wanted to say congrats on your engagement and welcome to the site!!

Junebride2010 Posted: May 27, 2009 01:31 PM

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I went to one last year. The food was really good. It started at 10:30 and everything was great--But---it lasted until like 5pm. It was way too long. There wasnt any dancing so once everyone ate there was nothing to do but chat and drink. I would say that if it ended at like 2 or 3 it would have been great, but without music and dancing it was way too long.

KTnChris Posted: May 27, 2009 01:34 PM

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definitely will be lots of mimosas and bloody mary's. i want it to start at 11:30 and end at 3:30. (with dancing) i'm scared no one will dance though.

JillandJoe Posted: May 27, 2009 01:34 PM

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welcome!! I haven't, but I think it would be an awesome idea. I'd start where the rest of us did, just start researching venues you like, call them and see if they do brunch foods. If not then you may want to book a place that you can hire a caterer and bring in ur own food.

I love brunch and would be excited if a friend or family member had a brunch reception!

goodluck!!

Edited... I would dance at any time of the day!!

MrsHandsome2Be Posted: May 27, 2009 01:43 PM

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Dyker Beach Golf Course has good brunches

(FH works there as a bartender)

http://dykerbeach.americangolf.com/

catering building is brand new and only open for a couple months.. check it out.. it's gorgeous inside

EDIT - how rude of me.... Welcome!!!!

futureMrsJSL Posted: May 27, 2009 01:44 PM

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Congrats and Welcome!!! I've never been to a brunch reception but it sounds like lots of fun and mimosa's!!!

runnerbride1023 Posted: May 27, 2009 02:21 PM

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I have never been to a brunch reception but it sounds yummy!!! We're having a brunch engagement party b/c I love brunch so much! Bloody Marys and Mimosa -- sign me up!

How many people are you expecting to invite? My dad friend is an amazing caterer (he's catering my engagement party) and makes the most amazing food. If you go that route, FM me and i will give you details!

Welcome and congrats on your engagement!!!