Wedding Breakfast

From what I have seen wedding buffets generally are not a free for all, usually each table is invited to go up starting with the top table. But it does depend on your venue how they might handle it.

If you go for Buffett then you definitely want to have it served to the guests as they go up. we went to a wedding where there was no portion control and as the last table called there was barely anything left, as you still pay for a set amount of portions but some people go a bit mad!

I do personally prefer the sit down option, if is more wedding-ey to me, and is less stressful in terms of management and like you say, is nice to be served. It also controls timings as again at the wedding we went to lots had finished eating before we were even called up and there were then gaps in the day.

I get your concerns about being warm, but unless your venue is outside with no shade I really don't see it as a problem. Personally, food left outside on a hot day is a no for me, which it would be if you did a Buffett outside. If your eating space is inside then is more controlled, but either way you go your guests would still be sat down so for me, the more formal style is easier and means guests can sit and relax without having to get up and down in the heat

I decided to go for a sit down meal as I think that it's nice to be served rather than having to go up to the buffet.

I have chosen a choice of lighter and a heavier meals so that people can decide as it is a summer wedding.