Sunday Bridal Brunch
Too busy to write lately. Crazy at work, busy on the weekends. Hard to squeeze it all in.
We had a great Sunday a few weeks ago. Family friends made a wedding and we were invited to all of the festivities. The wedding itself was on Saturday night, but there were parties before and a big brunch the day after – on a Sunday! We were among several families hosting the brunch. We have been planning it together over the last few months. Nearly 100 people, mostly family of the bride and groom and out of town guests, were there. Of course we have known many of them for years, but some of the guests we only met this weekend. But by Sunday, we were all like family. We had spent time together eating, toasting, dancing, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. It was great fun.
When Sunday finally rolled around though it was a bit of a work day for some of us – setting up the place cards, flowers, handling last minute changes to the menu and the guest list. Nothing arduous, but we weren’t just one of the guests for this part of the party. Fortunately it all went beautifully. There was room for everyone – even the 10 extra guests – they had intended to leave on Saturday night after the wedding, but stayed later than they intended and joined us for brunch. The food was delicious. We were a bit adventurous with the menu so it was a relief that it all went over as well as it did. We had very few leftovers, but what was left was delivered to a shelter so the food wouldn’t go to waste.
We were also thrilled that the bride and groom joined us for brunch. Until the last minute they were debating breakfast in bed versus brunch with the masses – their masses, but masses just the same! Everyone was so excited for them and happy to share in their happiness.
All in all it was a wonderful day. The brunch lasted well into the afternoon. Guests stayed and hung out together. Not much to clean up.
I’m looking forward to the next wedding in this family. I think it will be the only time we will cross paths with some of these folks again