One of the most lighthearted events held ahead of a wedding is the bridal brunch, a mid-morning gathering that typically involves the bridesmaids, mothers of the couple and other female friends and family. The mood is sweet, warm and irreverent, a fun celebration of the bride and a chance for the ladies to get together before the big day.

It follows that the brunch decor would be just as lighthearted. Flowers can be fresh and fun, either carrying through the colors of the wedding or introducing a whole new scheme, but that’s not all they can do. Read on to find four ways that flowers can have a rosy impact on your bridal brunch.

Welcome To The Flower Bar

Ask your florist to provide a flower bar at your bridal brunch. Brunch guests can stop by these work stations to put together a flower crown or a posy, which they can wear or otherwise display during the brunch. They’ll leave with a meaningful memento and a chance to socialize while doing a fun activity.

Would You Like Flowers With That?

Flowers and food always make a happy—not to mention beautiful—pairing. When it comes to cocktails, there are so many creative ways to use flowers (we covered many of them here). They can simply act as a gorgeous garnish or become the base note to a floral-forward drink. And they make beautiful ice cubes, too. A mimosa bar is a lovely addition to a bridal brunch, and gives your flower garnishes and ice cubes a place to shine. You can also work edible flowers into a salad or top your cupcakes with them, as demonstrated here. We love the idea of sprinkling petals onto a three-tier finger sandwich tray, too.

Tableaux & Table Flowers

A few sweet, bright bunches of flowers down the center of your bridal brunch table look just right, though you could opt for a garland, too. Now’s your chance to have fun with the containers you use, choosing clever, casual and more playful flower holders. While you’re at it, adorn the bride’s chair with flowers.

Fresh Ideas

Speaking of floral fun and being playful, the bridal brunch is an opportunity to try out new floral ideas and trends. If you’re dining outside under the trees, suspend flowers inside clear globe ornaments for decoration. Love the lush look of levitating flowers? Make your own version using paper ones. If you want to include a fun activity at the brunch, try something new like mandala-making.