day after wedding breakfast

winter wed Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:06 PM

day after wedding breakfast

My best friend (BM) mentioned to me that we should invite our friends for a brunch the day after the wedding (Sun of presidents day weekend). I think this would be nice but cant afford to pay for everyone. Is it ok to ask people to come even if you dont plan on paying? It would be like a 20-25$ brunch buffet at a local restaurant. We arent sure what to do about it.

xXxNovember08xXx Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:08 PM

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but are u haveing a RD.. if so then i dont see why i woudl want a brunch.. IMO i ould want to be with FH and relax

kslmbuggie Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:10 PM

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skip it if u dont have the money....i dont think people would mind at all if they had 2 pay $20 out of their own pocket, i know i wouldnt.

Belongs2DanBuckley Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:13 PM

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IMO- make OOT boxes with breakfast foods for everyone or ask someone to host it...I'm doing brunch but its at the hotel and we're still not sure if we're going to pay for it or not....it depends on what our $$ situation is around the time of the wedding....even then its only like $14pp w/ tax and gratuity...$25 is ALOT!

Mici n KC Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:16 PM

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No you don't have to do it, especially if you don't have the money. It is a nice gesture, but not necessary.

ILOVEBRIAN2008 Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:17 PM

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i dont think its necessary either...very nice if u can swing it but otherwise id skip it

camerakrazie Posted: Dec 21, 2007 08:53 PM

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if u dont have the money then i wouldnt recommend it.

we threw the after wedding brunch as a way of saying thank you to our bridal party and our guests from out of town. plus the day went so fast it gave us a chance to see everyone and hear all the good things about the wedding

we paid for that ourselves

Wifeynella Posted: Dec 21, 2007 09:00 PM

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we are doing a morning after breakfast but we are wording in a manner were people are paying for themselves.

TheFutureMrsM Posted: Dec 21, 2007 09:04 PM

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We are having a brunch, I am thinking of putting a separate rsvp card in the invite for this so i know how many people to plan for.

I think its a great idea, and i am looking forward to it

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Dec 21, 2007 09:09 PM

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The hotel that i am using is giving us a deal on the breakfast bc we have a blocl of rooms.. I felt like i should do it bc these people paid to be in hotels to stay and cintinue the celebration with us, Also its nice for the OT ers.. bc they are spending a lot of money.//. If you dont have the money its no biggy just don't do it

drpepper318 Posted: Dec 21, 2007 11:16 PM

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We didn't have one. It's a nice thing to do, but I don't think it's necessary. Also the morning after your wedding, you'll be tired and you may not feel like waking up for it.

gabbie83 Posted: Dec 21, 2007 11:19 PM

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we're not having a RD (its not our tradition)
but it is our tradition for an after party,
so we're going to be celebtraing all sunday after the wedding at my moms house!!!!

nifheim Posted: Dec 21, 2007 11:31 PM

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the only reason we are having a breakfast teh day after is that my parents want it and they are paying for it otherwise we would have it. We are paying for the wedding ourselves and as is we are barely affording it.

JoesFutureWife Posted: Dec 21, 2007 11:43 PM

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We're having a brunch with our immediate family...Parents, siblings, niece/nephews.

JeanetteandSteve Posted: Dec 22, 2007 01:00 AM

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what about a brunch at either your parents' or FH's parents' house the following day?

AndRecKy Posted: Dec 22, 2007 06:26 AM

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im hoping to have a bbq brunch/lunch the next day??? hopefully one of our parents will make it for us!

TJ22908 Posted: Dec 22, 2007 08:23 AM

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We are having a brunch the day after but only for the people who stay in the hotel the night of the wedding, we are doing it right in the hotel so were not inviting everyone there would be too many people if we did. We are just using it as a thank you for people that came from out of town.

AllyDrew1108 Posted: Dec 22, 2007 08:29 AM

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Our hotel includes breakfast, but I've stayed at other Best Westerns and the food was so gross, think Friendly's - very fried and greasy. What if you all just go to a diner and people pay for themselves?

Papillon25 Posted: Dec 22, 2007 08:34 AM

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I don't think its right to ask them to pay for themselves. If you are going to have a brunch, you should cover the cost, otherwise just skip it. I don't think its necessary at all, and people won't expect it.

JMO