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WDYT of an e-party brunch?
If you haven't read it, Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Parties! is a great book. Full of common mistakes we all make and how to take a different approach. She said when she was younger she always entertained on Saturday night for formal dinners because that's what you're supposed to do. As she got older, she started throwing Sunday lunches and brunches because they're more relaxed and people have a better time. I can totally see that and heaven knows brunch foods are way easier than dinner.
So what would you think of a brunch for an e-party? It'd be the usual 20 people that my house can hold and I'd like to do something different. I've seen brunch for bridal parties and showers, but never for an e-party. Too casual? Too different? "Don't mess with my Sunday?" I'm thinking like 11:00. I'm not married to the idea, so you can tell me no.
Re: WDYT of an e-party brunch?
I've never been to an e-party so I can't answer that part, but think about the couple and if you think they would like it. I would love a Sunday brunch party. 11 is late enought that people could still sleep in or could go to church. Will it ever be as fancy as a Saturday cocktail hour? no. Can you still make it classy and special and more than a potluck family reunion with a water balloon fight? Absolutely.
My bigger problem with brunch is people either make it lunch or breakfast and not BRUNCH.
bagels, lox, quiche, sweets, etc. and, above all, mimosas. I say do it!
brunch=champagne
e-party=champagne
seems like a no-brainer to me
only miss would be if the couple wanted more of a wild time
I've been on a brunch kick lately, and I haven't heard any complaints!
It's ideal for the hostess as the menu can generally be assembled/prepped a day or two in advance, many of the expected food items are affordably priced, and the recipes are easily doubled (or trippled!) to feed a crowd. It's the perfect menu for a buffet, and you can get very creative with your food display since many of the items are cute, single-serving sized.
I'm a big fan of the mimosa bar, with various juices to accompany your champagne. I came across a bloody mary bar on some blog that also looked fun.
I think guests enjoy it because it's something different, and it's more casual. As a bonus, it doesn't take up there whole day. The can still enjoy an early Sunday evening spent at home.
Well, that wouldn't be a full menu, just a start.
I love this idea, as long as it suites the couple of course. A friend recently did some awesome chicken & waffles and everyone loved them! You could make a mini version of this if you'd like I'm sure.
I've also served a smoked salmon dip (can serve with bagel chips or plain bagels) that went over very well at a brunch.
Hi! Love the idea. Thanks for the book rec' too. I want to buy it now.
Personally, I would love to be a guest at a party like that. My only concern for you -is if you want guests to bring their children. In our family any event that starts at 11am, at someone's house, it would be OK - almost expected, to bring their children. I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind or if you are just inviting couples or whatever.
Love the idea though - and can hardly wait to see your beautiful pictures and menu.