What time is a wedding breakfast served?

Most UK weddings hold the ceremony in the late morning or early afternoon, then a drinks reception for about an hour or two. The wedding breakfast typically starts between 1pm and 4pm. If your ceremony is at noon, aim for food around 2pm. If you marry at 2pm, expect to eat nearer 4pm. The key is to keep guests comfortable. They have probably travelled and are hungry, so do not leave a long gap between the ceremony and the meal. A good rule is to serve food within two hours of the ceremony ending. If you prefer an evening wedding, you might serve a late supper instead, but the traditional wedding breakfast is still a daytime meal. You can choose a two or three course menu, and the timing should allow for speeches either before or during the meal. Always confirm your timings with your venue so the kitchen is ready. Guests appreciate knowing roughly when food will arrive, so put the schedule on your order of service or wedding website.