Best Spring Brunch

It’s the season of rebirth, renewal…and entertaining! Spring is a great time to host a gathering for a multitude of reasons. The days are getting longer. The weather will (hopefully!) cooperate with your hosting plans. Your house is looking its best from your spring cleaning efforts. Take advantage of the many benefits of the season, and plan to host a spring brunch—an easy, yet impressive gathering fit for an Easter celebration or any weekend get-together with your group of family and friends.

Follow these tips for making the most out of your spring brunch, with little stress and lots of fun.

The (Table) Setting

First things first: make sure that you have sufficient seating for all your guests. Whether you have to dig out the leaves for your expandable table or pull out extra chairs, plan to have enough seats so all guest will fit comfortably. If you’ve been considering a new dining set, this spring may be the perfect time to invest in a table that will fit your everyday needs, and work for entertaining guests.

An extension table allows you the flexibility to easily accommodate a larger group, without taking up unnecessary space during your day-to-day dining. If you have the room and regularly feed large groups of family and/or friends, you may choose a large table that can fit 12 plus. Styles range from farmhouse to formal to fit your design and entertaining style.

Choose enough dining chairs to seat everyone who dines with you regularly, as well as a couple of guests. A set of host chairs and pairs of complementary side chairs make for an impressive, yet versatile setting. Want more flexible seating options? A bench on one side of the table can save space in your dining room and create extra space for guests. Plus, you can always pull out folding chairs for an extra large crowd.

The Scene

Set a proper tone for your brunch by adding some spring touches to your entertaining space. Baskets with colorful grass and eggs make a simple and festive setting, and flowers are a classic spring home décor item. Whether you choose to show off fresh florals in a new or favorite vase, or update your space with floral wall art, sculptures or other home accessories, these little touches will make your home look great for brunch and the entire season.

The Menu

One great thing about brunch? The menu is wide open! We suggest keeping your morning as stress free as possible by preparing most of your meal the night before. Consider make-ahead brunch staples, such as an egg breakfast casserole and a French toast bake. All you’ll need to do in the morning is put these items in the oven, open a bottle of champagne for mimosas, and let the hosting compliments come rolling in!