Including menu in invitations?

Nikki0514

My mom and aunt are hosting a baby brunch for me back in Ohio for friends and family. The shower is going to start at 1030 or 1100 (they are still trying to figure this out). My mom keeps asking me if we should include the menu so guests know its more of a eggs, waffles, and fruit ordeal than actual lunch so people will be warned not to eat a big breakfast (her wording not mine). I've never got an invitation with a menu in it but I have never been to a brunch either so I thought I would ask you girls. The invitation will read baby brunch but is that enough for people to know or would you go ahead and include the menu too?

cwm11985

No.  People know what "brunch" entails.

earthmama2011

I have never attended a brunch shower either, but if I received an invite stating "Baby Brunch" I would assume it would be breakfast foods served. I don't think there is a need to include the menu.

I really like the idea of a brunch shower! 

CFjo2010

I wouldn't include the menu, that seems a bit strange.  When people send out Wedding invitations, menus for the reception aren't included...

I think the wording "Baby Brunch" will be enough notice for people to know that Brunch will be served, especially if the Shower is being held at a restaurant.

EastCoastBride

if your famiyl and friends have 2 brain cells to rub together, they'll know what "brunch" means.

graciesmurf

I wouldn't include the menu in the invites. 

I don't think it's needed, but if your mom/hostess is worried than she can tell guests when they RSVP.

1026pumpkin

Ditto PP- I think calling it a baby brunch makes it obvious what kind of food will be served.  If they weren't going to use "brunch" on the menu, then maybe just a sentence at the bottom saying a breakfast will be served- no need to include the menu!  The only time I've seen food mentioned in invites is if it states the type of event (i.e. cocktails, brunch, dessert) or a wedding invite where you needed to specify your entree on the RSVP card.

moonglow_84

I don't think it's necessary to include a menu.  People will know that if it's a brunch, they will not eat a big breakfast.

BallSox

Using the word "Brunch" "Luncheon" "Dinner" "Dessert" or "Cocktails" implies the menu that will be used, along with the time of day. 

If you start at 10:30 and use the words "Baby brunch"  I don't think people would be confused.  That being said, I've never received a menu in any invitation (other than a wedding where I was asked to choose my protein)

rhubarb123

I would not put a menu in with the invites.  Most people know what is served at a brunch and I'm thinking most everyone will have eaten at least a small breakfast (especially since they won't be eating until 10:30/11.

526SadieSadie

Baby brunch would be enough info for me and given the time its starting, I would probably assume it was a brunch if it didn't say so.

IMO, the only reason to include a menu would be if the guest had an option of what they wanted to be served.  A buffet brunch is pretty standard fare: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, veg, some kind of chicken and/or fish, salad, fruit, muffins/bagels, coffee/tea/juice.

daisy662

The time of day the event is held indicates what type of food will be served. If the event (in this case - baby shower) is held at 10:30 or 11:00am, then people will know that it is a brunch. Both indicating it is a brunch and including the menu are not necessary.

I love brunch! My bridal and baby showers were both brunch and they are common in my circle for showers. Have fun!

knitsandgiggles

Brunches I've been to include both breakfast items and lunch items meat, chicken, pastas so if the menu will actually only include breakfast items, why not just call it a baby shower breakfast?

That said, the time of day that the meal is being offered should indicate to guests that regardless of what is being served, they probably shouldn't have too big of a breakfast.