Brunch is the most forgiving meal of the week. Nobody has to be anywhere early; the coffee keeps coming, and it is perfectly acceptable to have a mimosa before noon. Whether you are hosting a birthday brunch, a bridal shower brunch, or just a lazy Sunday with friends, this invitation brings the sunshine before anyone has poured a single glass.
Sunshine in an Arch
The top half of the card is a big orange arch with soft white sunburst rays fanning out behind the title. Brunch is set in bold white Abril Fatface, with & mimosas in a relaxed Dancing Script underneath and A lazy Sunday get-together in small spaced capitals. A tall champagne flute filled with golden orange juice stands at the left base of the arch, and two juicy orange slices overlap the right corner, spilling slightly over the edge.
Below the arch, the details are set on a warm cream background: Sunday, June 7, 11 AM in strong capitals, at Maya’s place in coral script, the street address, an italic menu teaser, and a coral RSVP line. A wavy orange band at the bottom echoes the arch, with two smaller orange slices at either end and the OTO logo in white.
The invitation is 5 x 7 inches, portrait.
A Sample Brunch Menu
The card promises pancakes, fresh fruit, good coffee, and bottomless mimosas. Here is a simple menu that lets the host actually enjoy the party:
- Make ahead: a baked French toast casserole or a frittata, both of which reheat beautifully.
- Fresh: a big fruit platter with berries, melon and citrus.
- Savoury: bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, or bacon baked on a tray in the oven.
- Sweet: a stack of pancakes or waffles kept warm in a low oven, with syrup and whipped cream.
- Drinks: coffee, tea, orange juice, sparkling water and a mimosa bar.
Setting Up a Mimosa Bar
A self-serve mimosa bar keeps the drinks flowing without the host playing bartender. Chill a few bottles of sparkling wine and set them out with carafes of juice. The classic ratio is half juice, half sparkling wine, but many guests prefer one part juice to two parts bubbly. Offer more than orange juice: grapefruit, pineapple, mango, and cranberry all work. Add bowls of fresh berries and orange slices for garnish, and include a non-alcoholic sparkling option such as sparkling apple juice or soda water so everyone can join in.
Changing the Words and Colours
Double-click any line to rewrite it. Turn A lazy Sunday get-together into a birthday brunch for Jess or a bridal shower brunch for Amira, and change at Maya’s place to the host or venue name. The address, menu line, and RSVP are all regular text boxes.
The colour scheme is easy to change. Select the arch and the wave band to switch orange to blush pink for a shower, sage green for a garden brunch, or sky blue for a baby brunch. The orange slices are groups of circles and lines; recolour them to pink for grapefruit or yellow for lemon. The champagne flute is a simple group, so you can change the juice colour to match your signature drink.
Styling the Brunch Table to Match
The orange, coral and cream on the invitation make an easy colour story for the table. Start with a white or cream tablecloth and add a runner in orange or coral. Fill clear glass jars with whole oranges, lemons and a few sprigs of green for an inexpensive centrepiece that guests can actually eat afterwards. Fold napkins under each plate with a single orange slice on top, or tie them with twine and a sprig of rosemary. Serve juice in glass carafes so the colours glow in the morning light, and write the mimosa options on a little card in the same Dancing Script lettering used on the invitation. If you are hosting outdoors, a big umbrella or a shady tree keeps the sparkling wine cold and the guests comfortable. Little details like these make photos look as cheerful as the card that started the day.
Occasions This Card Suits
Brunch is wonderfully flexible, so this one design can cover many celebrations:
- Birthday brunches, especially milestone birthdays for friends who prefer daytime parties.
- Bridal shower or bachelorette brunches.
- Mother’s Day or Galentine’s Day get-togethers.
- Graduation brunches with family.
- A housewarming brunch for a new home.
- Christmas or New Year’s Day brunch with neighbours.
Sending the Sunshine
Download the invitation as a PDF and print on smooth white or cream card. The orange looks especially vibrant on a bright white stock. If you are posting invitations, an orange or coral envelope makes a cheerful first impression. For a quick digital invite, download a PNG or JPG and send it by text or email; the warm colours look great on a phone screen.
Brunch Hosting Questions
Can brunch be hosted at a restaurant instead?
Yes. Many cafés take group bookings for brunch. Replace at Maya’s place with the restaurant name and mention whether guests pay their own way.
What time should a brunch start?
Between 10:30 AM and noon is usual. Eleven o’clock gives guests a slow morning and still feels like breakfast.
How long does a brunch last?
Two to three hours. If you would like guests to leave by a certain time, add 11 AM to 2 PM to the date line.
Is it rude to ask guests to bring something?
Not at all for a casual brunch. A line such as Bring your favourite juice for the mimosa bar is friendly and fun.
What if some guests do not drink alcohol?
Make the mimosa bar inclusive by putting the non-alcoholic sparkling option right next to the wine, with the same pretty glasses and garnishes. A sign that reads Bubbles, with or without keeps it relaxed, and nobody has to explain their choice. Fresh-pressed juice spritzers and iced coffee are popular alternatives too.
Type your date and address, pick your juice, and send the sunshine out. See you at eleven; pancakes ready.
