We had an early reception for our DL wedding. The $75pp price was much more apealing than the $100pp. I believe that our reception started around 2:30pm and it was a full blown meal. We had 4 plates that guests chosen in advance (beef, chicken, fish, and veggie with their side items), there was also the starter salad which was good sized and was accompanied by a bread selection. At some point there was a sorbet served to cleanse the pallet. Then there was the first dessert that came with the meal, a fresh fruit tart, and finally the wedding cake. Plus we had a full bar for our guests. As the meal was not skimpy by any means we did not find it necessary to inlcude cocktail hour appetizers.
I think that the reduced cost for an afternon/morning reception is to entice people to have earlier events as evening events can be in demand. We did not think that there was anything wrong with having an earlier reception and found that it was probably better as not all of our guests are night owls. In the end our pp charge was around $100pp, so we didn't save a whole lot of money, but the intention was there.
I have to agree the food for pre reception is not necessary. Even though we did not have any we did think about it. We ended up having so much food. Nobody was complaining. We had a buffet brunch. We also got married on a Wednesday which helped with cost.
I have to agree the food for pre reception is not necessary. Even though we did not have any we did think about it. We ended up having so much food. Nobody was complaining. We had a buffet brunch. We also got married on a Wednesday which helped with cost.
I'm having a brunch buffet at Ariel's Here is our menu.
Pre-reception:
Selection of fruit juices
Fresh sliced fruit display
International & Domestic cheese display
Reception:
Jumbo cold shrimp display w/ lemon wedges and coctail sauce
Build your own garden salad
Omelets and eggs cooked to order
French toast Challah bread w/ warm maple syrup
Fresh fruit crepes (strawberry and cherry) w/ whipped cream
Hash brown potatoes tossed w/ sundried tomatoes and asiago cheese
Pasta station: Choice of Penne w/ A La Vodka or Alfredo sauce served w/ parmesan cheese and black pepper
Carving station: Tenderloin of beef w/ pommery mustard
Boneless breast of chicken w/ white wine sauce
Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
Warm rolls and butter
Coffee, tea, etc.
The cost of that menu is $77 per person. It is not broken down per item. We did not like any brunch menus from Yacht Club catering so DF and I just told our EM our favorite brunch foods and she was able to put this together. We are also having wedding cake and a billed on consumption premium bar which is not included in the above price.
Good luck
I'm having a brunch buffet at Ariel's Here is our menu.
Pre-reception:
Selection of fruit juices
Fresh sliced fruit display
International & Domestic cheese display
Reception:
Jumbo cold shrimp display w/ lemon wedges and coctail sauce
Build your own garden salad
Omelets and eggs cooked to order
French toast Challah bread w/ warm maple syrup
Fresh fruit crepes (strawberry and cherry) w/ whipped cream
Hash brown potatoes tossed w/ sundried tomatoes and asiago cheese
Pasta station: Choice of Penne w/ A La Vodka or Alfredo sauce served w/ parmesan cheese and black pepper
Carving station: Tenderloin of beef w/ pommery mustard
Boneless breast of chicken w/ white wine sauce
Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
Warm rolls and butter
Coffee, tea, etc.
The cost of that menu is $77 per person. It is not broken down per item. We did not like any brunch menus from Yacht Club catering so DF and I just told our EM our favorite brunch foods and she was able to put this together. We are also having wedding cake and a billed on consumption premium bar which is not included in the above price.
Good luck
Thanks so much for posting this!