December 23, 2019

Planning out breakfast for the bridal party on the big day may seem like a minor detail – but trust the experts! A balanced and delicious breakfast is of major importance. “But Ohana, where do I get breakfast from? Who is going to pick it up? And most importantly, what do I even order?!” We are here to give you all of our “Big Day Breakfast” tips & tricks. Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom where we provide some sample orders!

What?

It is important to consider what to order on wedding day. Some fantastic options can include:
 COFFEE! With all the fixins: cream & sugar
 Juice: for mimosas of course 😉
 Fruit
 Bagels/Pastries: carbs are good for long days of drinking!
 Smoothies
 Yogurt and granola
 Nutrition bars: easy to take on the go!
 Water bottles: hydration is KEY!
 Disposables: coffee cups, plates, napkins, utensils, etc.

Where?

There are many options breakfast options throughout the Chicagoland area to choose from. Some of our favorites are:
 Panera
 Goddess and the Grocer
 Corner Bakery
 Einstein Bros Bagels
 LYFE Kitchen
 From your hotel! This usually costs more but it is very convenient.
 Whole foods – delivery is not an option but you can pick up the night before (if you have fridge space) or the morning of.

Tips

Distribute hotel room numbers. The morning of your wedding day you want to ensure that you can live in the moment and enjoy getting ready with your closest ladies. For this reason, we always recommend having breakfast delivered or dropped off by a family member! For either option, be sure to let them know the night before what your room number is for delivery. That way they don’t get stuck at the front desk of the hotel. The quicker they can make it to your room, the better chance there’s no issues (some hotels do not allow outside food in).

The less messy – the better. It is best to minimize the possibility of spills on any of the bridal party’s clothing for the day. This means go for the non-greasy options! This also means double check utensils will be provided.

Order a little extra. Is there such thing as too much food? No, there is such thing as running out though. Make sure you order extra coffee and treats for your hair and make-up artists (and for potential random pop-ins by family members in the hotel). Your hair and makeup artists will have an early start right alongside you and would appreciate the thought. And maybe with that extra cup of joe, they will be more focused while working!

Gluten free accommodations. Have any gluten free members of the bridal party? It is important to consider them when ordering the breakfast – you have to make sure they are fed too!

Order in advance. If you order directly from the restaurant, many times they get fully booked up for deliveries. They can only deliver so many orders at one time. So we recommend ordering at least 3 days in advance if you don’t want any issues to arise. But remember to call the day before to let them know the room number to deliver to!

Sample Orders (for ~15 people)

Panera
(x2) Bagels & morning pastries: 4 bagels, 6 pastries, cream cheese, butter and preserve
(x1) Large fresh fruit bowl: Assortment of seasonal fresh fruits
OR (x1) Greek yogurt with mixed berries parfait: 10 individually portioned fresh parfaits
(x1) Light roast coffee tote
(x1) Hazelnut coffee tote, dark roast coffee tote OR decaf coffee tote (ask your guests what they like!)
(x1) Orange juice: two half gallon containers

Goddess & The Baker
(x1) Bagel & Shmear: 6 bagels with cream cheese, tomato, red onion, cucumber, radish and fresh dill
(x1) Mini breakfast pastry tray: 12 assorted mini muffins, croissants, danish, scones
(x1) Avocado toasts: toasted sourdough with avocado mash, arugula and cotija cheese
(x1) Seasonal fruit
(x1) Fresh juice growler
(x1) 3 gallon coffee box

Corner Bakery
(x1) Medium breakfast basket: freshly baked pastries including Cinnamon Crème Cake, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and bagels. Served with cream cheese, butter, and preserves
(x1) California breakfast bar: create your own breakfast parfait: low-fat vanilla yogurt, granola, dried fruits, nuts, fresh berries. Served with raisin pecan sweet crisps.
(x1-2) Small box hand roasted coffee: Corner Bakery coffee blend. Served with half & half, sweeteners, and stir sticks
(x1) Orange Juice

Einstein Bros Bagels
(x1) Breakfast for the Group package: Complete with mixed bagels & sweets box, fresh fruit salad, coffee, and orange juice served up to 20 guests
or (x1-2) Dozen Egg Sandwiches including – Applewood Bacon & Cheddar, Turkey-Sausage & Cheddar, and Ham & Swiss

Lyfe Kitchen
(x1) Egg & chicken sausage sandwiches: eggs, chicken sausage, arugula, mighty vine tomatoes, cheddar, on whole grain english muffins (8 sandwiches cut in halves, 16 hand held sandwiches)
(x1) Acai power bowl: acai-blueberry compote, coconut milk, chia seeds, toasted almonds (16 mini servings)
(x1) La Colombe Coffee
(x1) Orange Juice

^^ Why breakfast is important 😉

–Ohana Events