Extend Your Celebration With a Post-Wedding Brunch

You finally made it through the most exhilarating, most exhausting day of your life. The two of you were stunning. Everyone celebrated into the wee hours. It was magical, and everything you ever dreamed of.

Before heading to the airport the next day to set off on your long-awaited honeymoon, you have one thing left to do. Go to brunch. Revel in the memories with your closest devotees. Get a preview of photos on your favorite cousin’s digital camera. Hug everyone. Eat! It may be your last opportunity to spend time surrounded by your nearest and dearest. Whether hosted by you and your groom, your folks, or a special family friend, the post-wedding brunch is a lovely way to say goodbye while you’re still glowing from the events of yesterday.

If brunch guests include your families and all the out-of-towners plus the wedding party with their significant others, a bountiful buffet can be time-saving and cost-saving. Travel schedules are most easily accommodated this way, and if need be, guests can simply “grab and go.”

If you crave seclusion with just your inner circle, opt for private dining in an elegant restaurant and start with a round of festive mimosas. Anticipating a little separation anxiety prior to embarking on your honeymoon adventure? Choose a long-time favorite Sunday morning hangout and order all the comfort food you want. Don’t worry — you’ll still look great in that bikini, and your family and friends will have one more Wow! to remember. ~AW