How To Have A European Style Al Fresco Brunch Wedding

Bride and groom share first kiss at outdoor wedding ceremony

Looking for a bright and cheery theme for your big day? This next couple had a beautiful morning ceremony followed by a garden brunch! That's right a Brunch Wedding! Early birds get married too and celebrating their big day their way is important.

So keep scrolling to find tons of fabulous morning wedding ideas! Plus you can't beat the great bright sunlight that is flooding all of the beautiful photos captured by Leslie D Photography. You can see every last bit of this Summer brunch wedding in the full gallery below!

Elegant watercolor floral wedding invitation suite

Bride in white satin robe, The Bride embroidered on back Elegant Louboutin wedding heels with crystal embellishments Bride in lace gown reading wedding letter outdoors Bride holding a heartfelt handwritten letter to the groom

Bride and bridesmaid share a joyful moment with floral bouquets

Newlyweds share a kiss under a rustic pergola at their wedding Happy bride smiles lovingly at her groom on wedding day Groom in gray suit and floral tie boutonniere detail Bride and groom pose in wedding attire on sunny day

Bride and groom holding hands walking into the distance, mountain view

The Inspiration

From the Bride: We are early birds. So the idea of brunch weddings came about in a brief Google search and the juices started flowing!! Donuts, coffee, mimosas and bloody Mary's, crepes, and breakfast tacos came to mind. An early ceremony, brunch, and bubbles into the early afternoon sounded like pure wedding bliss. So when I explained the idea to our wedding planner, Katie, she immediately responded with, "I have always wanted to do a brunch style wedding!" From that point, we really never looked back.

We wanted it to feel pretty and romantic, have it set in a garden with a European style al-fresco spring or summer brunch feel. We wanted our guests to feel like they were partaking in a moment that was really truly who we are as a couple. Fun, romantic, out of the ordinary, and like they were in our (temporary) home.

Wedding sign welcomes Katelyn and Brian with floral arrangement

Wedding ceremony setup outdoors with floral arrangements and chairs Elegant floral arrangement with soft pink and white roses Wedding ceremony chairs decorated with greenery and eucalyptus Floral wedding arch with greenery and soft drapes outdoors, sunshine

Flower girl walks with a basket in a dreamy wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony under a big tree with guests in attendance Bride and groom sharing a kiss under a floral wedding arch

The Decor

We wanted fresh produce and light and bright floral, neutral tones, and relaxed vibes. Everyone that Katie referred to us fit the vibe perfectly! We went with long kings tables mix and matched with floral table rounds and pops of yellow and mauve pink. We incorporated a relaxed lounge seating area with fun furniture and set the table with gold flatware and soft pink vintage glassware.
Katie found some beautiful gold and glass bar back displays to really give the overall romantic and classy vibe. We served all of the food we had in mind and topped it off with some amazing Pinot Noir Rosé and a champagne toast. We even had a beer burro covered in florals welcoming guests to the breakfast cocktail hour with beers and a great photo opt.

Newlyweds celebrate their marriage with joyful leap down the stairs

Elegant wedding seating chart with floral decoration outdoors A framed portrait of a bride with a bouquet at an outdoor wedding

Elegant outdoor wedding reception tables under umbrellas

Elegant table setting with pink glass and floral tablecloth Elegant floral centerpiece and Anchorage place card on a table

Elegant wedding bar with floral arrangement on a wooden pedestal

Mimosa cocktails with strawberries and donuts on a wooden board Outdoor coffee station with cups, urns, and nature backdrop Buffet table with chafing dishes, food, and warmers for a catered event Refreshing cocktail with lime and straw, next to wine bottles

Bride and groom laugh with a donkey at an outdoor wedding

The Decor

The best advice given to me was, to enjoy every moment. The videographer kicked everyone out of the room so I could read my letter from my groom and the second they left I realized it was the first quiet moment I had all morning. I remember thinking to myself, "oh my goodness-it's so quiet," then all of the emotions hit! I was a little teary but so overjoyed to have that sweet moment to myself and soak in every feeling. It turned out to be the only quiet moment of the entire day, and it made it that much more special.
The Sunday after our dream wedding day we set sail to Italy for two weeks and enjoyed every blissful moment on the post-wedding high. Visiting Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Venice we enjoyed brunch the entire time

Elegant wedding reception table with floral archway and greenery

Elegant floral table setting with candles and lemons outdoor Elegant floral arrangement with a rose and lemons on the table

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and menu

Three tiered wedding cakes decorated with flowers on a table

Elegant three-tiered wedding cake decorated with a large rose Bride and groom share a cake on a sunny outdoor wedding day

Beautiful family smiles during wedding ceremony with flower arch

The Budget

The big-ticket items at our wedding were the venue, floral, and food! I would think the best way to save money would be to cut down the guest list. We had a decently sized wedding and each person costs a certain amount to attend. Even when you have a budget, you end up spending money on yourself, gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings, in-laws, bridal party...the list goes on. Something to think about when considering having a large bridal party!
I'm so glad we only had our MOH and Best Man-it made for many intimate and special moments with my best friend!
Guests: day-of was around 230 (invited 340)

Romantic couple kissing in front of vintage blue car on wedding day