Updated on: Aug 31, 2024
If you are looking for fun brunch decorations, why not start with the food and supplies? Accents for things like buffet stations or dessert tables usually cost less than regular party decorations and create noticeable details. These simple ideas will transform the refreshments into practical décor that will surely add originality.
Brunch Decoration Tips For Your Food and Supplies
1. Decorative Dessert Stand
The dessert station is a perfect opportunity to include brunch food as part of party decorations. Use different types of stands for desserts, from cute and casual to ornate and formal. The many styles of cupcake stands display the little cakes beautifully and make them more accessible to guests.
2. Printed Menus
Make the brunch menus interesting by printing them onto napkins! All that is needed are iron-on transfer paper and cloth napkins. Print the menus onto the paper, then iron them onto the napkins. Use different ideas for napkin folds to add to this unique idea for each place setting. You can also get customizable menus and place them on each plate next to napkins.
3. Decorative Food Labels
Every brunch needs labels so guests can identify the type of foods and drinks available. Use food tags or blank stickers for decoration ideas. Write the food names on them then tie the labels onto dishes and pitchers. Print labels on different colored papers, or dress them up with a variety of word fonts and whimsical label stands. Cut around the edges of the label with pattern scissors to create a festive design. Also, attach a braid of embroidery floss with stationary sealing wax pressed into a stamp for a vintage effect. Chalkboard labels are a great idea if you are expecting to host many more gatherings because of the ability to reuse them.
4. Artful Eggshells
Turn hard-boiled eggs into an edible party centerpiece. Deviled eggs themself are very fanciful and great for brunch, and you can make them more artful by bringing in some egg dye. Boil them to the hardness you would to make deviled eggs Remove them from the water and tap them until the shells begin to crack. Stain the cracks with a few drops of food coloring and boil the eggs again until fully hard. Set eggs out in a clear serving dish for guests to admire and eat. If guests are uncomfortable with eating dye, try using natural egg dyes that are vegan and gluten-free for the next occasion. The eggs themselves become cute decorations for brunch
5. Disposable Tableware
Hosting a brunch doesn’t have to mean hours of clean-up. Look for disposable plastic plates and utensils that resemble traditional glassware, or use decorative disposables with a variety of designs to fit the theme of any brunch.
6. Themed Placemats
You can create fun placemats with images from Google or draw unique designs for each one. Laminate the pictures with self-sealing laminating sheets to preserve each placemat. When selecting your placemat theme, make sure that you keep in mind the rest of the decorations and their colors.
7. Table Runners
To keep it nice and simple, table runners look nice on any dining table. If you're using placemats, find a table runner that matches.
8. Vintage Buffet Table
If you're planning on having brunch buffet style, you'd best set up some buffet tables. Place one or two folding tables next to each other, more if needed, and find a long tablecloth to put on top. A buffet table usually has a nice tablecloth that you can easily clean, and that stretches low.
Candle Sticks
9. Drink Party Fountain
These kinds of drink fountains are super fanciful. Pour in juice, champagne, ice tea, and your guests can put little cups under the fountain to refill their drinks. It's an extra little feature that will make your brunch stand out from other events.
10. Rustic Napkin holders
Easily transform the tables by adding burlap napkin holders; tuck a flower into the napkin holders for an elegant look. Take it a step further and have wooden napkin holders custom-made for each guest. Imagine their reaction when they see a personalized table setting.
11. Fondue Dish
Fondue Dishes can be used for so many purposes, and they look really fancy at a party. You can use them for butter, chocolate, and cheese fondue.
Brunch Decoration Lighting Ideas
12. Candles
Light the party with some pillar candles dispersed throughout the room. You can use real or fake candles, and place them in places that need a little more glow.
13. Fairy lights
Fairy lights are a great lighting option. You can get a couple of strings of them and put them in a glass mason jar, or in a clear vase. They add a magical touch of lighting to your brunch party.
14. Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns are a nice lighting additional they are something that can be handcrafted. They make great table centerpieces too. You can use construction paper and cut cute designs into the lanterns to give the brunch your personal touch to it.
15. Fiber Optic Lights
Fiber optic lights have a lot of potential to make cool lighting effects. Grab fiber optic wands and place them around the serving table. There are also fiber optic flower lights you can find which can pose as regular flowers in a vase, and they can act as extra lighting when the lights are dimmed. These lights are a fun way to light the room is dim.
16. Themed Lights
Themed LED lights can be a great way to add extra light to your party. They can be stars, flamingos, pineapples, turtles, and any other kind of theme. These lights are charming and can be strung around the border of the room.
17. String Lights
String Lights is a great decoration to lighten things up both inside and outside. You have the option of having the lights be one color or multiple colors like Christmas tree lights. Whichever type of lights you use, string lights always help brighten things up.
Brunch Decorations with a Golden Touch
Include the color gold in the scheme to add a bit of charm and grace. It's easy to find decorations with gold in it and it adds a classy touch. Use accents of gold for the tableware or throughout the decor of the party.
17. Gold Fruit Bowls
Have some gold fruit bowls on the table somewhere and put fruits or bread in them as an appetizer for your brunch guests.
18. Golden Candle Holders
Golden candle holders are another subtle way to bring some gold into the scene. Place a couple across the table runner and let them add an extra layer of glow and decorum.
19. Cocktail Glitter
Cocktail glitter is not just for cocktails. Whether your brunch involves any alcohol or not, you can add this shimmer in the lemonade and water pitchers, or in the punch bowl. It's absolutely edible and charming.
20. Gold Jar
A jar with a golden lid is a great place to store desserts and snacks, like cookies and nuts. It's nice to look at and you can use it to store foods.
21. Chair Sash
A chair sash can add some really nice decor, but getting a golden chair sash is if you're committing to the golden theme, and you'll want to make sure the table placemats and tablecloth match is some way- like a gold table runner or a black tablecloth with gold plates. Just keep a specific color palette in mind.
22. Shimmery Gold Streamers
Gold foil streamers would look nice with the chair sashes. They are a nice addition and can be added to doorways, making walking into your brunch dining room even more magical.
Brunch Decorations with Flowers
23. A Complimentary Brunch Flower
Simply place a single flower onto all of the place settings. This is the easiest way to add a floral touch to table décor for brunches. Guests will be pleased with a personal flower, and the table will look beautiful with splashes of colors.
24. Recycled Vases
Recycle any glass bottles, coffee cans, and turn them into charming flower vases. Paint the vases with acrylic paint for a unique look, or leave them as they are for a modern, organic feel. You can also buy recycled glass vases that look kinda like modern art.
25. Flower Bouquets
Using flower bouquets and putting them in your vases will add extra vibrancy to your brunch decorations. Find some that fit your color scheme.
26. Caged Flowers
Who says flowers need to be displayed in vases? Step out of the box! Display your flowers in vintage birdcages, instead. Fill the cages with whatever flowers or vines you choose. You can go monochrome with all white roses, or go festive with a mix of colors and species. If that seems too messy for you, use a good-quality ribbon to tie the flowers to the bars of the cage, either inside or outside.
27. Floral Ice
Impress your guest by adding a pop of color to all your drinks by freezing edible flowers inside ice cubes. Make sure to use edible flowers that are pesticide-free for everyone's safety. To get a clear ice cube that displays the flowers beautifully, use plain distilled water. Want to go a little fancier? Make an elegant ice bucket for your bottles to chill on using dried flowers.
28. Flower Cake Topper
Turn a simple frosted cake into an eye-catching party decoration with floral cake toppings. These edible garnishes can be used on all sorts of desserts to make them more appealing - from cake, cupcakes, and cookies, to pudding, shakes, ice cream, and more. These floral ones will look nice with any kind of decoration.
29. Flower Garlands
Flower garlands are a long stream of flowers. You can make one yourself with paper and vines, and they act as great party decorations that you can hand on the walls, in doorways, on chairs, or even use as a table centerpiece. Flower Garlands are pretty and make your brunch feel extra colorful.
30. Flower Wreath
Welcome your brunch guests into your house with a delightful flower wreath. When guests see a wreath on the front door they will be excited to enter and see the colorful and cute brunch you have put together.
31. Cherry Blossom Curtain
Provide a brighter atmosphere for the guests when with a cherry blossom curtains. Depending on your decor, the cherry blossoms can really make the room look livelier and vibrant for the guests.
Brunch Decorations: Conclusion
Planning a brunch does not have to be a hassle. Turn your brunch into an impressive venue filled with color and class. With these brunch decoration ideas, you’re on your way to planning a beautiful brunch party!
Written by Jessica Bundy; Contributors: June Park and Olivia Stevens
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