Flowers and brunch. When you hear those words, you can’t help but smile! After all, who wouldn’t want to spend a morning (or afternoon) enjoying endless cups of piping hot coffee, tender baked goods, conversations with friends, and gorgeous bouquets?
Whether you’re getting your distant friends together for a bridal shower, inviting some gals over for a just-because brunch, or aiming to make a club meeting a bit more fun, a floral-filled brunch is always the answer. So order some spring flowers for delivery, plan an easy yet special menu, send out invites, and get ready to enjoy!
Decorating for Brunch with Flowers
Many people say the focus of brunch should be food and drink. And while this meal wouldn’t be the same without baked goods, orange juice (with or without champagne), and some savory bites, we’d argue the decor is just as important.
And what better way to decorate than with flowers? Online flower delivery makes it easy to obtain farm-fresh flowers and removes one less trip from your to-do list. Once the flowers arrive, all that’s left to do is style them. Feel free to flex your creative muscles, or use these ideas as inspiration.
Swap Out Name Cards for Vases
Let’s face it, name cards make guests feel special. Whether you’re hosting a brunch for four or fifty, name cards let guests know they belong just where they are. But you know what will make your company feel even warmer? An individual vase with their name on it.
Start with small glass vases then use a piece of twine to attach a paper nametag to the neck of each vase. Once the names are set, place a single stem in each vase for a simple yet elegant look. Not only will these vases serve as stunning brunch decorations, but they also make the perfect gifts for your guests!
Mix Flowers and Citrus
To add a bit of a twist to the classic floral centerpieces, combine fresh flowers with citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. Place a few different types of flowers—we love a mix of multicolor ranunculus, roses, and tulips—in vases of different sizes. Playing with the height of the arrangements and the number of stems in each one will add some interest to the table.
Once you’ve got the flowers set, it’s time to add your citrus! Spread whole fruits along the center of the table and slice some in half to show the juicy and bright centers. Just make sure to clean them up when you’re done with brunch.
Add a Playful Touch with Flowering Branches
Classic cut flowers like roses and lilies are just one option when it comes to decorating with flowers. You can also turn to flowers that are a bit more unique but just as stunning. One option we recommend? Flowering branches like cherry blossoms, forsythia, and quince.
Many of these woody plants produce early blooming spring flowers, which means they’re a perfect option for a spring brunch. If you’re lucky enough to have some of these plants near your home, you can snip a branch or two just as the buds begin to flower. Or, you can purchase come flowering branches from a florist.
Once you have your branches in hand, tuck a few into a sturdy vase and then place it on a side table or kitchen island. Don’t worry if the branches decide to sprawl out like they have a mind of their own—this wild character is part of their appeal!
Incorporating Flowers Into Food and Drink
Not only can you use flowers to decorate, but you can also incorporate them into your brunch menu! Check out these ideas to get started.
Pressed Flower Cookies
While all flowers are gorgeous to look at, only a few are edible. Some of the most popular edible flowers include violets, lavender, and pansies. You can add these blooms to treats ranging from cakes to cupcakes to pies, but we think floral cookies are extra cute.
Start by making your favorite shortbread recipe, then brush the top of each cookie with an egg white wash. Press a flower or two onto the top of each cookie and then bake them following the recipe instructions.
Lavender Lemonade
If you want a drink that’s beautiful, unique, and fits the floral theme, you can’t go wrong with lavender lemonade!
Start by combining one cup of sugar, one cup of water, and two tablespoons of dried lavender in a saucepan. Simmer for about 20 minutes and then strain out the lavender petals.
You can then combine this lavender simple syrup with equal parts lemon juice to form your lemonade concentrate. Add water until the lemonade is just how you like it and then serve over ice.
Snazz Up Drinks with Floral Ice Cubes
No matter if you’re serving the aforementioned lavender lemonade, mimosas, iced tea, or Shirley Temples, there’s always room to make your drinks more special. How? With floral ice cubes!
While these ice cubes will make your drinks seem like something out of a magazine, making them is super simple! Start by gathering edible flowers like rose petals, chamomile, lavender, calendula, and bachelor’s buttons—both fresh and dry flowers work well. Next, add a few of the flowers to an ice cube tray, pour in water, and place in the freezer. All that’s left to do is pop out the cubes and add them to your drinks!
Elevate Weekend Brunch with Farm-Fresh Flowers
No matter what you end up serving at brunch, the need for flowers is non-negotiable! When it comes time to order bouquets for your joyous meal, call on The Bouqs Co.
We responsibly source our flowers directly from sustainable farms and then work to deliver them to you ASAP. By removing the middleman, you receive super fresh flowers that you can enjoy for weeks to come.
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