Brunch is not just about the food; the atmosphere also matters. If the weather is still too cold, you don’t need to go out to have a fun gathering with your besties. You can still host a brunch party, and here are a few ideas that will make things even cozier for a great winter brunch.
Step Up the Decorations
If you want to create a restaurant-like atmosphere, you can easily do so by using a few wooden slabs and glowing battery-run candles. Go out and find some snippets from your yard and a few pinecones. Then, arrange the snippets, pinecones, and candles on a small serving dish and put it on a wooden slab. You can also add anything else you can find around your house.
When you host a brunch, you want to ensure the table looks complete. To fill in empty spaces, you can use some greenery or fresh flowers to decorate. You can also buy faux evergreens from the store so your table won’t get dirty. Take a napkin and utensils and tie them together with a baker’s twine. Then, put them onto each plate and tuck in the evergreens under the folded napkin. It will give the table something extra and make it look fuller and more colorful.
Make Brunch Pancakes and To-Go Treats
Nothing says brunch better than pancakes. To save some time, you can make yours ahead of the party. You can also easily keep them warm by placing them in a casserole dish on top of each other. Cover with aluminum foil, but create little holes with a fork to release the steam. Put in a preheated oven (225°F) and serve as soon as your guests arrive.
You can even make your guests a to-go gift. Get a bunch of small snacks and winter-themed boxes or bowls. You can even make DIY stickers and customize each gift. As for the snacks, you can get different types of chocolates or create a trail mix using popcorn, chocolate chips, and nuts.
Surprise Guests With a Winter-Themed Game
If you have a packet of marshmallows in the cabinet, you can easily organize a fun game all your guests will enjoy. Divide into teams of two and sit facing each other. One person needs to hold a plastic cup and catch as many marshmallows as possible in one minute. Get small gifts for the winners, too.
No matter what you do at your brunch, though, the most important thing is to remember to enjoy the time spent with your loved ones! Friends are more important than ever.