If, like many of us, you’ve never hosted a birthday brunch – let alone a fall birthday brunch – don’t worry girl, we’ve got you. We like to think of ourselves as pretty seasoned party hosts – and brunchers for that matter! – and we felt it was time to share our experience with hosting a fall birthday brunch with you. As the world starts to reopen and parties are on the rise again (thank goodness!), we know there is no better time to celebrate in style with your friends and family than now! So, we’re going to take you through every step it takes to host your first fall birthday brunch – grab that pumpkin latte and start taking notes as we guarantee you’ll leave this post feeling inspired!
How Do You Host A Fall Birthday Brunch?
Hosting a fall birthday brunch can be quite the challenge if it’s your first time – so we’re here to take the pressure off. Go for a brunch buffet as they are a really great way to present your food – and drinks – all while serving them on beautiful platters and tablescapes. Have a scroll down to see our recommendations…
When Is The Best Time To Host A Fall Birthday Brunch?
There will always be the debate as to whether brunch is more of a breakfast or lunch affair, but in our books, it’s always been both. While brunch typically starts at 10:00am, it’s your fall birthday brunch so you can choose whenever you’d like it to start – and end! As your birthday brunch is going to be a little more chilled than other birthday parties, be open to guests arriving earlier – or later – and try not to have a strict time set in stone. Flexibility is your friend when it comes to hosting your fall birthday brunch, girl – plus endless snacks, of course!
Hosting Your First Fall Birthday Brunch:
Send Out Your Fall Birthday Brunch Invitations
Before your fall birthday brunch can begin, you’ll need to send out a bunch of invitations to your family and friends to determine how many guests you’ll need to cater for. Finalize your guest list and order some of these gorgeous fall birthday brunch invitations from Etsy, before signing and sending them on their way! Whether you’re hosting an all-out brunch or looking for something a little more intimate, invitations are a great way to help everyone get excited about your upcoming birthday. Plus they’re stunning, so really, why not?
Looking for some brunch decorating ideas? Check these out
PIN IT FOR LATER!
Order Your Fall Birthday Brunch Decor (And Drinks!)
When it comes to hosting any kind of birthday brunch – mimosas are a must! And the best part about planning your fall birthday brunch is the decor, so why not combine the two? Meet our very own Mimosa Bar Kit. Complete with pink and gold straws, name tags, drink tags, and more, this kit is guaranteed to get your birthday brunch going! Set up your drinks station using our 99-piece set and add extra decor around your venue. Fill up your jugs of juice, label the drinks and get the bubbly on ice – all in time for your guests’ grand arrival.
Cotier’s Mimosa Bar Kit includes:
- “But First Mimosas” Banner
- 1 Mimosa Bar Sign
- “Pop Fizz Clink” Sign
- 50 Paper Straws
- 25 Juice Tags
- 12 Topping Tents
- 1 Threading Needle
- Gold String
For the full scope of what our Mimosa Bar Kit’s can bring to your event, take a look at our website here
Fill Up Your Fall Birthday Brunch Board
Brunch can’t be brunch without the food – we all know how important delicious treats are on our birthday, too right? Exactly! So, while it may be necessary to opt for some classics such as eggs benedict and mini pastries, we have a solution that we think is quite brilliant – if we do say so ourselves! Simplify your fall birthday brunch’s menu with an all-encompassing brunch charcuterie board, just like this one from Lively Table. It combines all that hearty brunchy goodness with delightfully fall-inspired treats to create one epic fall birthday brunch board – ready and waiting for you all to tuck in! Looking for something stunning to present it in? Check out this extra-long – and equally chic – wooden charcuterie board from Etsy. PS. Enjoy the recipe!
Fall Brunch Board
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Servings: Up to 10
Ingredients
Carbs
- Waffles or pancakes
- Pumpkin bread
- Bagels
- Muffins
- Toast
- Granola
Proteins
- Yogurt
- Cheeses
- Charcuterie
Seasonal Fruit
- Grapes
- Pears
- Apples
- Figs
- Berries or pomegranate
- Dried fruit
Spreads
- Maple syrup
- Fig jam
- Pumpkin butter, apple butter or pear butter
- Nut butter
- Cream cheese
Nuts or seeds
- Raw or toasted nuts or pumpkin seeds
- Candied pecans or walnuts
- Yogurt or chocolate covered almonds or walnuts
Create one awesome brunch menu with us here!
Provide Your Guests With Fall Birthday Brunch Entertainment
Last but most certainly not least on our fall birthday brunch guide is the need for endless entertainment. While drinking games and yard games may be the typical option, why not take a look at the newest – and coolest – 2-for-1 conversation starter: Convokins? Get the conversation flowing with these awesome napkins – embossed in gold – with 50 thought-provoking questions to get your guests’ minds going! Place a stack of them near your soon-to-be messy charcuterie brunch board and the rest around the venue to provide endless light-hearted entertainment for you and your guests.
If you’re looking for some interesting casual conversation starters, take a look at these
Until Next Time…
Well, well, well… There we have it! How to host your first fall birthday brunch – in-style and well on trend! We know the past couple of years have been pretty wild in the midst of a global pandemic, so it really is about time to spoil yourself with a birthday to remember. It might just be your best one yet!
From all of us at Cotier Brand, we wish you a very safe and happy hosting experience for your fall birthday brunch celebrations – no matter how bizarre things may be right now.
Which ideas were you most drawn to and how do you plan to decorate your brunch space? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to see some photos of your fall birthday brunch, too!
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