Post-wedding brunch - feeding people on a budget ideas

I did not do anything similar but i feel like you can also make this a casual affair. it could be something like just buying a bunch of donuts and pastries and fruit platter and setting it out for people.

I agree with Melle! Donuts/pastries/fruit would be a good option. Bagels are another cheaper option too.

Fruit platters and pastries from Costco with coffee.


You can also get hash browns, bacon/sausage and other breakfast items in bulk at Costco if you want something more filling.

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Can't do a Costco trip in time

Because of all the wedding festivities no one would be able to do a Costco run closer than the Thursday (4 days prior) so I don't know how fresh it would be by Monday

View Quoted Comment If you skip the pastries, everything would just need to be refrigerated. Otherwise go to a local grocery store for pastries? Or make pancakes/waffles for a crowd.

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I'm trying to avoid needing to go to the shops in the morning/cooking. We have the challenge of cost effective + not requiring any effort since no one will be game to do a shopping run of any kind in the morning (i.e. I'm hoping to have everyone rock up for breakfast everything ready) so we might just have to look to catering

Restaurant catering is dirt cheap compared to event catering and you get a ton of food for not alot of money. Plus breakfast is on the less expensive side anyway.

View Quoted Comment I agree with Lisa & melle

We hosted a farewell brunch the day after our wedding at the restaurant inside our hotel block, for approximately 40 people. Instead of having people sit at different tables, order on their own, and us cover the tab later (that would have cost a fortune), the restaurant gave us a private room, set up a large buffet, and worked out a package deal so we were paying per head and not per item ordered. After taxes and fees we paid just under $2000 for the brunch. If your out of town guests are all staying in a hotel block, I'd ask what package deals they offer for a breakfast/brunch. Otherwise, I'm sure you could order drop off breakfast catering very cheaply to be delivered at your parent's place. Something like bagels and pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, etc. I realize you're not in the US (so I'm not sure what it's like where you are), but here you can order drop-off breakfast catering packages for as little as $10 per guest in some places.

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That's exactly what I think we will do - I know without any doubt that no one is going to be game (or sober enough) to go to the shops let alone preparing anything the morning after. Our out of towners will be staying in an AirBnb and scattered throughout so I think we will either congregate at my parents' place with catering delivered or maybe look into the buffet idea at somewhere convenient for everyone - a buffet would be great!

Hanna has a great idea! If the hotel is blocked, they should have a good deal for brunch. Some of the guests might be a little too hungover for a big breakfast & will opt for toast & coffee!

I've had friends do cracker barrel catering and had it delivered.

The resort we are getting married at offers a fantastic brunch option, we are offering it to our guests as a farewell but made it clear it would be at their expense. It is optional so we did not see an issues with not also paying for brunch. I would not be upset if we went to a farewell brunch and had to pay for it if we were guests. I do not think you would have to do something like this for your guests but it is a nice gesture. I would also consider holding this event at a restaurant instead of at your parents home, I know my mom and she would want to have a clean house and be an active host. The morning after wedding weekend and after having a welcome event at their home already, they might appreciate a break from hosting duties.

What about doing a big Panera order or catering order from a local bagel place that can either drop it off, or you can pick it all up in one place ready-to-go?