By Kate Cohen
Updated October 13, 2026
Wedding days are notorious for flying by in the blink of an eye.
Before you know it, the magical day you’ve spent months, maybe even years planning, has come and gone in a whirlwind of joy, love, and celebration.
Who says your wedding festivities have to end after your reception?
A fun, casual post-wedding celebration the day after the main event is a great way to spend extra time with friends and family while reveling in memories and congratulatory vibes from the day before.
Whether you host a farewell brunch, a mimosa bar by the pool, a day on the golf course, or a morning coffee catch-up, a post-wedding celebration is a great final hurrah before your guests hit the road and you and your partner jet set off on an epic honeymoon.
At Rosen Weddings, we’re all about keeping the festivities rolling as long as possible. Our four beautiful venues offer the perfect spaces and luxurious amenities to make the most out of every moment you spend with loved ones.
Wondering where to begin when it comes to planning a post-wedding celebration? Here are our tips to get you started.
Key Takeaways
- Why Post-Wedding Celebrations are Perfect for Destination Weddings
- Who should you invite?
- How can you save money on a post-wedding celebration?
- What is your role at a post-wedding event?</a
- When do you send invitations?
- Do you need to have one?
- Bring Your Dream Wedding Events to Life with Rosen Weddings
Why Post-Wedding Celebrations Are Perfect for Destination Weddings
Whether you and your partner are local to Orlando or hosting a destination wedding, you’re bound to have guests traveling from out of town to join in the celebrations.
After all, Orlando is the most visited destination in the country.
Your guests may decide to turn your wedding weekend into the perfect excuse for a romantic getaway or a family vacay.
With so many people traveling from out of town to celebrate your wedding, hosting your event at a hotel or resort has its benefits. Guests appreciate the convenience of staying onsite, especially when the venue is conveniently located to local attractions and entertainment.
When you host your celebration at a destination like Rosen Shingle Creek, your wedding can become a full weekend experience for you and your loved ones.
Meet everyone on the golf course for a little friendly competition or rent a few poolside cabanas for a laid-back morning in the sunshine with mimosas.
Two of our hotel venues are also home to full-service spas, ideal for full-body relaxation and rejuvenation.
Post-wedding brunch is a classic option for spending more time with guests. Each Rosen Weddings venue offers flexible event spaces, in-house catering options, and onsite restaurants perfect for a mid-morning gathering.
Plus, when your ongoing events are held onsite, you and your guests don’t have to think about details like transportation.
However you want to continue celebrating with your favorite people, Rosen Weddings can make your ideas a reality.
Who Should You Invite?
Your post-wedding guest list is, first and foremost, dependent on your budget.
If you can afford to host all of your wedding guests, go for it! Otherwise, inviting your out-of-town guests and immediate family is a lovely gesture.
Be sure to invite fairly; if you invite extended family from one side, you should offer the invitation to everyone on the other side, too.
How can you save money on a post-wedding celebration?
The biggest way you can save on hosting a post-wedding event is by nixing alcohol.
Instead of serving mimosas and Champagne, offer a variety of coffee, juice, and tea and direct your guests to the hotel bar (if it’s open early).
Another way to save is to simplify: serve coffee and pastries for a grab-and-go breakfast that’s easy on the budget and still gives guests the chance to socialize and start their day with something delicious.
What is your role at a post-wedding event?
While your wedding day is a gathering of all your favorite people, you may not get the chance to socialize with everyone during your reception.
A farewell brunch gives you the opportunity to spend more quality time with friends and loved ones with whom you may not have had the chance to the day before.
As the couple of honor, you and your partner’s role at a post-wedding brunch is simply to thank people for coming to the wedding and let them know you appreciate their presence.
You also get to soak in the experience from other people’s perspectives, hearing fun stories and memories from your wedding day you may not have known otherwise.
Take the time to share photos, catch up, and enjoy the company of your favorite people. It can be rare to have so many loved ones in one space at the same time. Soak up every moment.
When do you send invitations?
You can include an invitation to your continuing festivities with your wedding invitation for those who are invited, or you can include it as an option on your RSVP.
Whether your RSVP is by mail or through your wedding website, it’s easy to include and gather information about extra wedding events, including any post-wedding events.
Do you need to have one?
Nope! A farewell brunch is a great way to spend a little extra time with friends and family, but it certainly isn’t required.
If you aren’t planning on hosting anything past your wedding day, providing out-of-towners a list of local attractions and brunch spots in town is a nice touch to end a celebratory weekend.
Bring Your Dream Wedding Events to Life with Rosen Weddings
At Rosen Weddings, we’ll help you plan every event of your wedding weekend.
From the wedding day of your dreams to a farewell brunch or rehearsal dinner to welcome and indulge your guests, we have the perfect space and menu for every step of the way.
Contact us to talk about how we can bring your perfect wedding celebration to life. We’re here to help.