Move Over Dinner—Breakfast Weddings Are Having a Moment

If you're planning a wedding and looking for catering food ideas that feel fresh, exciting, and on-trend, a breakfast wedding might be exactly what you're craving. Whether you're an early riser or just love a good brunch spread, more couples are ditching traditional dinner receptions in favor of something lighter, brighter, and irresistibly fun.

At Catering by John Lowe, we specialize in weddings that reflect you. And lately, that’s meant more and more couples asking for breakfast-inspired wedding menus—served at all times of day.

Why Breakfast Weddings Are Trending

Couples are loving breakfast weddings for a few key reasons:

• Cost-conscious guests: Morning or early afternoon ceremonies can reduce alcohol consumption and venue rental time.

• Creative food options: A chance to break away from standard buffet menus.

• Relaxed vibe: Who doesn’t want to start their day with mimosas, coffee, and crispy bacon?

We’re a scratch kitchen caterer, which means everything we serve is made by hand, with care—no shortcuts. That means our breakfast weddings don’t feel like a Sunday diner special—they feel indulgent, elevated, and completely unforgettable.

A Real Breakfast Wedding Menu: Inspired and Beautifully Balanced

Here’s a look at one recent breakfast-themed wedding menu we served at a stunning late-afternoon ceremony:

Displayed Hors d’Oeuvres:

• Tropical Fruits & Berries

• Smoked White Fish and Lox with Tomatoes, Capers & Red Onion

• Bagels & House-Made Bagel Chips

Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres:

• Mini Ham & Brie Croissants

• Strawberry Cream Tart with Bacon & Basil

• Miniature Quiche

• Mini Avocado Toast with Pico, Cotija & Pickled Onion

• Pear, Bacon & Ricotta Tarts

Reception Stations & Buffet:

• Action Station: Carved Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

• Egg Scramble Bar: With sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, spinach, scallions, cheddar

• Country Sausage Gravy with Buttermilk Biscuits

• Hickory Smoked Bacon

• Crispy Potatoes O’Brien

• Mini Danishes & Muffins

Hydration Station:

• Citrus Water

• Blackberry Mint Water

• Arnold Palmer

From mini avocado toasts to carving stations and build-your-own scrambles, the menu was designed to surprise

and delight—without weighing guests down. And yes, people loved it.

Wedding Food Ideas That Reflect Your Style

At Catering by John Lowe, we believe your food should tell a story—and it should taste even better than it looks. Whether you’re planning a modern breakfast wedding or just looking for unique wedding food ideas, our team will help you create a menu that’s deeply personal and seriously delicious.

Want to explore your options? Schedule a tasting with us. Our scratch kitchen speaks for itself.