10 Winter Brunch Ideas for Wedding

Winter weddings are very special and unique. There’s a certain unique ambiance and cheer that fills the air. You get to enjoy an icy aesthetic and white, snowy backdrop against rich, warm tones (and bright lights if near the holiday season), and oftentimes with the unpredictable weather, you may find that winter weddings are usually the most economical time to tie the knot.

But the time of year to get married isn’t the only way to cut back on costs. If you’re having a winter wedding, brunch is another wonderful way to celebrate (and avoid staying out late in freezing temperatures). To get you started with some ideas, here is a round up of winter brunch ideas you can consider for your wedding. 

10 Winter Brunch Ideas for Wedding

There are so many ways you can go when it comes to brunch menu ideas. Below are a few helpful hot and savory options to delight your guests, give them something to talk about, and keep them warm and satisfied over your wedding brunch food.

How To Do A Brunch Wedding In Winter

Pick a time

If you’re planning a wedding earlier in the day, a good rule of thumb is to consider having an earlier start (let’s say 9am ceremony), so you can have a more leisurely brunch affair.

Venue

While an indoor wedding venue during this time of year is ideal, an outdoor wedding venue doesn’t have to be totally out of the picture. When shopping around for venues, ask about their outdoor heating options like firepits and heated tents.

Hot Drink Bar

At winter weddings, staying warm is a top priority. Of course this can be done with your venue and food options, but another brilliant way to do that is with a hot beverage bar! So rather than sticking to orange juice and mimosas for your brunch weddings, think about hot options like a hot cocoa bar, a hot coffee (and tea) cart, and even an open bar that includes warm drink options like mulled wine, hot buttered rum, hot toddy, or other welcome drinks for wedding. All fun and creative ways to kick off your winter brunch event.

What To Serve At A Brunch Wedding In Winter

French Toast Sammie with Berries

When attending a brunch, especially a wedding brunch, chances are your bridal party and guests had an early start and may have had a lighter breakfast (or could have even skipped breakfast altogether, especially if they were rushing. For this reason, offering a hardier option like a french toast sandwich is a great way to ensure your guests have eaten well for the day.

Ingredients

1 Bread, thick, slice - 110 calories

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

¼ tsp Vanilla - 0 calories

⅓ Tbsp Milk, 2% (Tbsp) - 3 calories

¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

1 cup Raspberries, fresh - 64 calories

2 oz Deli slices, turkey - 60 calories

Instructions

1. Combine one egg, vanilla, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl.

2. Whisk with a fork until smooth.

3. Spray a pan with an oil spray and put on medium heat.

4. Soak both sides of bread in mixture and place in pan. Top with rest of mixture if not all soaked up.

5. Cook ~3 minutes each side, until mixture has been soaked up.

6. While toast is cooking, spray a second pan with an oil spray. Crack in egg, then flip when cooked most of the way through. Let cook for another 30-60 seconds, then remove from heat and place on top of bread.

7. Add turkey. Fold bread over & make a sandwich if you like.

8. Serve berries on the side.

9. Note: 1/3 Tbsp = 1 tsp. No dairy? Use any other kind of milk, or go without milk.

Salmon Cream Cheese Toasts

Another great sandwich idea is this open faced salmon cream cheese toast. These are super easy to prepare, give your guests an amazing protein source and the only cooking involved is toasting the bread. Everyone will love it!

Ingredients

2 Bread, thin, whole wheat, slice - 140 calories

4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) - 132calories

4 oz Smoked salmon - 133 calories

Instructions

1. Toast bread

2. Top with cream cheese and smoked salmon

3. No dairy? Use sliced avocado

Pesto Eggs

What’s a brunch wedding without some type of egg? Add a little razzle dazzle with the pesto and you’ve got an amazing winter brunch menu item your guests are sure to love.

Ingredients

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

2 Tbsp Pesto (Tbsp) - 120 calories

⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Turn heat to medium heat.

2. Add in pesto and crack in eggs into the pan.

3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on how cooked through your like your eggs

4. Top with red pepper flakes.

5. No dairy? Use dairy free pesto, available at most stores.

Broccoli Frittata 

Speaking of hardy brunch foods and eggs, you’ve got to try this amazing broccoli frittata. It’ll give your guests just what they need to be satiated and warm and toasty on the inside.

Ingredients

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

¼ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella - 84 calories

¼ cup Broccoli - 6 calories

¼ Onion, yellow, large - 14 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. This recipe works best when making 2-3 servings at once, so double or triple the ingredients above and then divide the frittata into 2 or 3 equal-sized servings.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

3. Dice broccoli and onion.

4. Spray a pan with an oil spray.

5. Stir-fry veggies for 6-7 minutes on low heat.

6. Crack eggs into a bowl and add in cheese and seasonings. Whisk bowl’s contents with a fork.

7. Spray an oven-safe pan (e.g. cast iron skillet) with an oil spray.

8. Add in veggies to the oven-safe pan. Then add in eggs & cheese mixture.

9. Bake for 25 minutes, or until eggs have cooked through.

10. No dairy? Use a dairy-free cheese, bacon bits, or oil.

Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal

Another amazing hardy option to add to the winter brunch menu is this creamy oatmeal.

Ingredients

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) - 150 calories

¾ cup Blueberries, fresh - 53 calories

1 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 94calories

1 Tbsp Coconut, shredded or flakes, sweetened - 35 calories

1 tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

⅛ tsp Salt - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Add water to oatmeal, cook in the microwave or stovetop, whichever you prefer

2. Top with blueberries, drizzled peanut butter, coconut flakes, and seasonings

3. Enjoy!

4. No nuts? Use a seed butter e.g. sunflower seed butter

Egg Pizza

Have you ever tried an egg pizza? I love this one with spinach and cherry tomatoes. These are super easy to make for brunch weddings and they’re also visually stunning making them perfect for your big day.

Ingredients

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

½ cup Leafy green, spinach - 4 calories

1 oz Cheese, sliced, mozzarella, full fat/ regular - 70calories

¼ cup Tomatoes, grape - 8 calories

1 Tbsp Cheese, Parmesan, grated (Tbsp) - 17calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

¼ tsp Basil, dried - 0 calories

¼ tsp Oregano - 0 calories

Instructions

1. In a bowl, crack in eggs & whisk with a fork. Add in spinach.

2. Spray a small pan with an oil spray. Turn on medium heat.

3. Add in eggs, flip with a turner once eggs are mostly cooked through.. Let cook for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Top with tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, and seasonings. Cover pan with lid, turn heat to low, and let “pizza” cook until cheese has melted.

5. No dairy? Use a dairy-free cheese.

PB & Raspberry Toast

Ingredients

1 Bread, thick, slice - 110 calories

1 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 94calories

1 cup Raspberries, fresh - 64 calories

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash ½ the berries with a fork until a jelly-like texture is achieved.

2. Toast bread.

3. Top with PB and raspberry jam.

4. Have additional berries on the side.

5. No nuts? Feel free to use any other nut/seed butter you prefer.

6. Gluten free? Use gluten-free bread.

Eggs and Bacon Stuffed Avocado 

You can make these full or into a bite sized appetizer option that’s perfect for brunch weddings. I mean who doesn’t love taking a bite of eggs, bacon, and avocado? It’s a winning combination.

Ingredients

1 Avocado, small - 233 calories

1 Egg, large - 72 calories

1 Uncured bacon, slice - 44 calories

¼ tsp Oregano - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Cut bacon into small pieces. Fry bacon in a pan on stove top, by cooking on low heat & turning pieces every few minutes. Alternatively, you can cook bacon in the microwave or in the oven (~20 minutes at 400 degrees) if you prefer.

2. Spray a separate pan with an oil spray. Crack in egg & scramble on medium heat, until cooked through to desired consistency. 

3. Cut avocado in half, fill with eggs & bacon, and seasonings. 

4. No bacon? Use turkey bacon, a little cheese, or the vegetarian option.

Low Sugar Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt Bowl

I love this spin on classic yogurt parfaits. These are another perfect addition to add to your winter brunch weddings. The flavors are delicious and remind me a lot of my favorite holiday desserts.

Ingredients

8 oz Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, from tub - 170calories

¾ cup Strawberries, fresh - 38 calories

1 Graham crackers - 59 calories

Instructions

1. Place graham cracker in a plastic bag. Mash it with a hard object so that it becomes graham cracker “powder”

2. Dice strawberries

3. Add yogurt to a bowl, top with strawberries and graham cracker “powder”

4. Enjoy!

5. No dairy? Use a dairy-free yogurt. No gluten? You can typically find gluten-free graham crackers in large grocery stores.

Reese’s Oatmeal

This is one of those menu items at brunch weddings that’s sure to be talked about post wedding and long after. If you haven’t tried it, you definitely should add this one to the list. And if you’re avoiding peanut, you can substitute with another nut or seed butter. Trust me, this one is special.

Ingredients

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) - 150 calories

1 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 94calories

2 tsp Chocolate chips (tsp) - 46 calories

⅛ tsp Salt - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency

2. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 15 second intervals until smooth

3. Top oatmeal with nut butter, chocolate, and salt 

4. No peanuts? Use any other nut/seed butter you prefer

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