To invite wedding guests for breakfast but not pay?

[newnewname19]

We get married soon, and the morning after the wedding thought it would be nice for those who would like to to have breakfast together. We haven't booked anywhere, but had contacted a few places who said there will be space at the time we are after for upto fifty people to sit in the tables in that area.

How do I word it at the wedding that if people would like to meet us for breakfast we will be at x at x o clock, without everyone thinking we will pay for it (we can't afford it!) - it's Wetherspoons type place so nothing fancy

I had a similar situation but it was the meal on the day before (got married on a sunday, provided all food and drink on wedding day)

There was a choice of menus and I think we said something like 'please be aware that it's £x per meal including starter and dessert' or something.

Bill time was interesting as half our guests left without paying as they assumed we were! So we obviously didn't word it very well. Its a tricky one. You either go blatant 'please be aware breakfast will need to be paid for' or understand that some people will assume you're paying as subtle doesn't work in this sort of situation!

If you really want people to attend you need to pay. A lot of people may get free breakfast at home or at their hotel and won't want to spend more.

If you accept a lot probably wont chose to go, add a menu explain the situation and say price list attatched. Let us know if you want to attend and ill book you a table

It would be a lovely end to our wedding if anyone would like to join us for brunch next day. XXX can fit us in and it would only cost you £xx each. You could pay me now, or on the day.

I'm not sure how much different orders will be. I might just WhatsApp round nearest and dearest on the morning and say we're going to x to ease the hangover, if you fancy joining

A bit random unless you all live locally and aren't staying in a hotel.

Surely some guests will get breakfast with hotel rooms.

I'd just WhatsApp a few days before and make it clear you aren't paying. Something like "We're going to xx for breakfast, feel free to join us. Menu attached so you can see prices"

I might just WhatsApp round nearest and dearest on the morning and say we're going to x to ease the hangover, if you fancy joining

That sounds perfect.

Maybe during the speeches the best man could mention it casually 'I'll be nursing a hangover in the morning at X around 10:30, see you there if you feel up to it!' , as it's coming from someone other than you people wouldn't expect it to be paid for

There’s no shame whatsoever in just telling people that it’s an invitation to meet but you won’t be treating. We did the same. We basically said ‘We will be going to xxx before/after the wedding and it would be great if you could join us. The venue accept payment via cash at the bar or via card, would be lovely to see you there’

*I'll be nursing a hangover with the bride and groom...
Or it might seem weird