Choosing the perfect wedding reception shouldn’t be stressful. Fairytale Weddings wants to offer newlyweds some helpful hints for a wedding reception that is both mindful of your style and financial plan!

1. Breakfast or Brunch Reception
A Sunrise Ceremony offers newlyweds an ethereal setting with the endless blessings of nature; the warmth of the rising sun, the sound of birds chirping. It comes as no surprise when people ask us about having their special day in the early morning.

Traditionally, the menu at this type of reception would include breakfast classics such as quiche, frittatas and eggs benedict. To add a special touch, consider serving smoked salmon, caviar or carved ham, turkey, or roast beef. As for beverages, coffee, tea and juice is essential!

Pros:
- It is less expensive than any other type of reception because breakfast is typically cheaper and most people will not be consuming much, or any alcohol because of the time of day.
- Holding a breakfast/brunch reception allows you to kick off your honeymoon early by leaving after your reception.
Cons:
- Remember your guests, especially people who live far away.
- Less preparation time for the Bride, Groom and wedding party to get ready.

2. A Lunch Reception
If you like the idea of a Sunrise Ceremony but are unsure because of time restraints then consider a Lunch Reception. It would be considered a happy medium between the Breakfast and Dinner Reception options. A Lunch Reception is more of an active ceremony with the more dancing and potentially has an increased amount of alcohol consumption.

Pros:
- Booking a venue during the day as opposed to in the evening can save you between 30%-40%!
- A less expensive option allowing cheaper meals still enabling you to serve the different dishes you would at a dinner reception.
- The opportunity to leave for your honeymoon the same day remains.
Cons:
- There could be limited time slots offered due to evening wedding ceremonies.
- More planning is involved if you choose not to go on your honeymoon right away or at all.
- Your reception might also be more staid than it would be later in the evening.

3. Dinner Wedding Reception
A Dinner Wedding Reception, which people are most commonly aware of, is a classic and formal type of wedding reception. It is a sit-down or buffet dinner allowing the Bride and Groom as well as their guests to have a quite a celebration. You’ll start with a cocktail hour, then proceed into an adjoining room for dinner, followed by dancing, cake cutting, bouquet tossing and more.

Pros:
- Your guests will leave appreciative and honored that you invited them to such a big event.
- You won’t feel rushed. The entire day is yours to enjoy!
- For the most part, you won’t have any major time restraints.
Cons:
- Most expensive type of wedding reception.

Whichever option you choose, it should be a reflection of you and your love!