We’ve gathered a selection of our favourite Mother’s Day table decorating ideas to inspire your planning for Mum’s special day. We’ll show you how to set the table for a memorable Mother’s Day celebration – from breakfast to brunch, high tea to dinner and everything in between.
If there’s at least one day of the year that mums everywhere should be treated like a queen, it’s Mother’s Day. It’s right there in the name, so pretty hard to ignore! While thoughtful gifts definitely play their part in Mum’s special day, often it is the gestures and time spent together that is the most memorable.
Following, we will explore some creative and inspiring Mother’s Day table decorating ideas to help you express your gratitude and love for your mum in style.
Pretty Mother’s Day Table Décor & Yummy Food – A Perfect Combination
It’s likely that you’re organising a special meal to share with Mum at some stage during the day. Gorgeous table décor is the perfect accompaniment to your tasty menu. No matter the menu selection, going that extra step to add some pretty table décor is a simple way to show Mum how much you appreciate all that she does for you and take your Mother’s Day celebrating and decorating to the next level.
We recommend opting for soft and pastel colours like blush pink, mint green, or lavender for a feminine and elegant touch. But of course, you should think about Mum’s favourite colours too and if you can, be sure to incorporate those into your Mother’s Day table décor choices for an extra special touch.
For added interest and a touch of glamour, think about using a mix of different textures and finishes on your Mother’s Day table with a selection of fabulous flowers, gorgeous fabrics for tablecloths, placemats, and table runners with metallic accents of gold or rose gold in the cutlery, charger plates, or candle holders. A little more on all that later.
Pair your beautiful table décor with scrumptious food that your mum will love. You might opt to prepare a delightful spread of her favourite breakfast items like fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and fresh fruit. Or indulge in a high tea with dainty finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of petit fours. For a lunch or dinner, consider a mouthwatering menu with her favourite dishes like roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or her favourite pasta.
Take the time to plan your Mother’s Day menu and table décor simultaneously so that you can be sure that it will turn out just right. Consider what pieces and types of décor will be suit the chosen meal/time of day and the food that you are planning to serve.
Pretty platters and tiered stands are perfect for breakfast or high tea and formal table settings complete with charger plates, place holders and gorgeous cutlery are just the thing for a lovely Mother’s Day lunch or dinner.
Think about what colours and décor pieces best suit your dining choices too. For example, you might like to use bright and colourful flowers and décor items for breakfast, take things a little more delicate and dainty for high tea, or go elegant and sophisticated for lunch or dinner.
Fabulous Flowers – Fresh & Faux
Flowers are synonymous with Mother’s Day, and nothing compliments any table quite like a gorgeous floral display. If you are lucky enough to have access to fresh flower options, you’ve got yourself a ready-made Mother’s Day table centrepiece that is sure to put a smile on Mum’s face. Not only do they look amazing, but they fill the room with a gorgeous aroma too.
If fresh flowers are not readily available, or if you prefer a longer-lasting option, faux flowers are a fantastic alternative. With the incredible quality of the faux flowers that are available, it can be hard to tell the fresh from the faux!
At Gifts & Keepsakes we have plenty of pretty faux flowers and greenery that can be used to craft your ideal Mother’s Day table décor floral feature. One of the best things about using faux flowers is that not only do they look amazing, but they are extremely versatile and can be re-purposed and re-styled to suit various occasions, events and celebrations for many years to come.
For the best of both worlds, you might choose to combine a fresh floral arrangement with a faux floral garland or add a selection of individual faux flowers to elevate your arrangement. Paper flowers are another gorgeous way to inject beautiful pops of colour in to your Mother’s Day decorating.
Whether faux or fresh, a stunning floral arrangement in the middle of the table is sure to impress Mum on her special day. For something different, especially if your table and seating arrangement is such that you’d like to be able to see across the table, arrange your flowers in a selection of complimentary vases or jars to create a charming centrepiece that can be spread out in the middle of the table. Use different heights and sizes to create visual interest, and compliment them with additional pieces of foliage or greenery for added interest and freshness.
For our Mother’s Day table decorating, we love using flowers in soft pastel colours for a sophisticated and elegant look. But like we’ve mentioned before, it’s Mum’s special day after all, and not all Mum’s love pretty pink things, so be sure to think about her favourite colours and flowers and do your best to include those.
Enhance your Mother’s Day table décor with our convenient and stunning ready-made everlasting personalised floral gifts. These exquisite blooms come in a range of colours and styles, and complete with a personalised message pick, they are a perfect table décor piece and a heartfelt gift for Mum all in one.
Say it with flowers this Mother’s Day. Make your Mother’s Day table truly memorable with a selection of gorgeous floral options. Select from our ready-made personalised options or choose your favourite pieces from our range to create something truly unique and special, just like Mum!
Decorate a Gorgeous Mother’s Day Table with Table Décor & Serveware
To make your Mother’s Day table truly stand out, in addition to beautiful floral displays, we love using stylish table décor and serveware.
Decorative charger plates, pretty placemats, or personalised glasses and mugs can instantly elevate the look of your table.
Set a charming table with a combination of a pretty tablecloth, flourishing flowers, and delicate tableware. It is Mum’s special day, but you can make everyone feel a little be special with the addition of their own personalised items, such as custom-made personalised place cards.
It’s a good idea to try and keep the colour choices for your table décor and serveware co-ordinated with the colours in your floral arrangements. A gentle balance of subtle colours, interesting textures and carefully chosen features and highlights is the key to decorating a truly stunning Mother’s Day table. In saying that, don’t be afraid to get a little creative and mix and match different styles or patterns to create a unique and eclectic look that reflects your Mum’s personality and taste. Creating “co-ordinated Mother’s Day table décor” doesn’t have to mean cookie-cutter and perfectly matching.
When setting Mum’s special Mother’s Day table, it is the perfect time to make use of any special pieces that might be tucked away and reserved for special occasions. We think that Mother’s Day is indeed a special enough occasion to bring out all those “special things” to create a sense of luxury and indulgence. Or maybe this year is the year that you start a new tradition with a new special piece of serveware like these gorgeous giving plates.
Enjoy Mum on Her Special Day
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honour and appreciate the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured us with love and care. Whether you are planning a breakfast, high tea, lunch, dinner (or any other yummy feast!) to celebrate Mother’s Day, setting a beautifully decorated table is certainly one way that you can create a memorable and meaningful experience for Mum. We’re sure that a little effort to plan a special Mother’s Day table will have a BIG impact on Mum’s celebrations and the love that she feels while sitting around it.
So, take the time to plan and decorate a gorgeous Mother’s Day table that reflects your Mum’s style and personality, and show her how much she means to you with a heartfelt and beautifully set table. Then once the hard work is done, be sure to join Mum at the table to spend some quality time with her. That is the best gift after all. Happy Mother’s Day!