Holidays Mother’s Day Dinner Decor

Looking for simple ideas for your next Mother’s Day dinner decor? Here’s the table and ideas that we used to decorate for Mother’s Day.

Two round, crusty sourdough loaves with decorative leaf-shaped scoring on top sit on a wooden board, placed on a light gray marble surface. The bread is dusted with flour.

For everyone who sent me a word of encouragement.

For everyone who listened to my nervousness.

For everyone who believed in me and helped me test the food out, and helped me plan the menu, and helped set the table, and entertained guests and celebrated all the small victories of planning a dinner party when you are still a baby chick of a cook?

WE DID IT.

Y’all.

Y’all.

Y’all.

I still remember when Denton asked me what I wanted to do for Mother’s Day and I said to him that he would never believe it in a million years. I wanted to cook dinner for my mother and my mother-in-law and I wanted him (along with Courtney) to help me. Everyone was up for it and everyone chipped in and worked together and guess what?

It was epic.

And wonderful.

And it went off (almost)without a hitch.

And in amazing, wonderful news, I have pictures and ideas, and decor for all of us.

It was too much to fit into two posts, so I’m posting all about the celebration with the menu and then I’ll share the recipes in the next post.

Are you ready?

Let’s go.

Mother’s Day Dinner Decor

Mother’s Day dinner menu on a light blue background with white daisies, listing appetizer, main courses, and dessert, surrounded by floral borders. Text is elegant and dark, with recipe credits under each dish.

Elegant table setting with white chairs, floral plates, blue-patterned napkins, gold cutlery, and drinking glasses garnished with lemon slices. A floral centerpiece decorates the table.

// block print table runner //block print napkins//block print placemats (larger print) //wavy melamine plates //gold silverware //

The menu

I sent out an Evite to each of the guests of honor.

Then we started to plan the menu.

After we figured out what we were serving, Denton designed and printed out a copy of the menu for each of our guests.

Courtney suggested the BEST chicken recipe I’ve ever tasted with a balsamic glaze and brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes (recipe coming tomorrow).

An older woman in a pink and green floral dress looks down at a decorated table while holding a white sweater. A younger woman with long blonde hair stands beside her, smiling.

The rest of the menu came from an old cookbook that I found up at Cape Cod.

I made the recipes from my great aunts to surprise my mother (here’s her reaction to the surprise).

I’ll show you pictures of the cookbook tomorrow, too.

A rectangular platter with carrot sticks and grape tomatoes arranged as flowers with broccoli florets as grass. Tongs are on the side. Decorative blue bowls and plates are in the background.

A group of people gather in a bright, elegant living room. Two people stand, one playing guitar, while others sit on sofas, chatting. Floral arrangements and patterned decor create a cozy, cheerful atmosphere.

A man in glasses sits on a striped armchair playing an acoustic guitar in a bright, cozy living room with wooden floors, floral decor, and large windows.

A platter with vegetables arranged to resemble flowers; carrot sticks and grape tomatoes form petals, celery forms stems, and broccoli florets act as leaves on a white plate.

The appetizers

Everyone arrived at 5:30 for appetizers and musical entertainment, while we were fixing everything in the kitchen.

My husband played the guitar, and my niece Mia played the piano and sang one of her songs she knows, “O Holy Night.”

Nothing like a little Christmas music on Mother’s Day.

Right before dinner, my husband and I sang to the mothers.

The appetizer plate is an idea I saw somewhere. It’s SO EASY. You just cut vegetables into flowers and add a little dip.

A white dining table set with blue and white plates, gold cutlery, crystal glasses with lemon wedges, floral napkins, tall lit candles, and a centerpiece of red, white, and blue flowers.

// block print table runner //block print napkins//block print placemats (larger print) //wavy melamine plates //gold silverware //

Elegant dining room with dark blue walls, white trim, and large windows. A white table is set with flowers and candles, surrounded by white chairs and striped accent chairs. A crystal chandelier hangs above. Patterned curtains and rug complete the look.

A blue and white floral napkin folded into the shape of a rose, placed on a white plate on a table set with elegant white dishware.

//block print napkins//

A glass of water with a lemon slice sits on a patterned tablecloth next to a white vase holding green leaves and light-colored hydrangeas. A small card with part of a floral design is visible in the corner.

A dining room with navy blue walls, a white table and chairs, floral centerpieces, upholstered chairs with patterned pillows, a crystal chandelier, and light curtains framing a window. Blue artwork hangs on both sides of the window.

A white plate with a beaded edge sits on a blue and white floral placemat. A blue floral napkin, rolled into a rose shape, rests on the plate. Gold-colored fork, knife, and spoon are placed on either side.

// block print table runner //block print napkins//block print placemats (larger print) //wavy melamine plates //gold silverware //

A table set for a meal features white chairs, a floral tablecloth, white plates with blue napkins, glassware, vintage brass candlesticks with lit candles, and vases filled with colorful fresh flowers.

// block print table runner //block print napkins//block print placemats (larger print) //wavy melamine plates //gold silverware // battery operated candles //

Elegant dining room with a white table and chairs, blue and white patterned rug, striped accent chair, crystal chandelier, blue walls, and large windows with patterned curtains. The table is set with flowers and candles.

// block print table runner //block print napkins//block print placemats (larger print) //wavy melamine plates //gold silverware //

The table

I had the table all set and ready before everyone got there.

I went with blue and white block print table linens and added fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s in vases for the centerpiece.

The napkins are folded into roses and set at the corner of each plate.

Here are the sources for the table:

  • block print table runner
  • block print napkins
  • block print placemats (smaller print)
  • block print placemats (larger print)
  • wavy melamine plates
  • gold silverware
  • Hobnob glasses (plastic)
  • battery operated candles

Elegant dining room with dark blue walls, white trim, and large windows. A white table is set with flowers and candles, surrounded by white chairs and striped accent chairs. A crystal chandelier hangs above. Patterned curtains and rug complete the look.

A group of people sit around a decorated dining table with plates of food, candles, flowers, and glasses. One person serves bread while others smile and converse in a bright, cheerful room.

The celebration

And then?

It was time to feast.

We plated the food in the kitchen and served the mothers.

Then there was dessert and coffee.

(total aside: I made these tea bags for my mother with little pictures of our family at the end of the string, but I forgot to take pictures.)

There was laughter and conversation and stories as we celebrated two of the most incredible women in our lives. These women have been here for every step of our journey. They are the heart of our family. They have encouraged us and lifted us up and celebrated all the milestones at every step of the journey (and they are both about to celebrate with us when the twins graduate on Saturday).

They say that it takes a village to raise a family.

And they also say?

That every village needs a really good meal.

Good thing the villagers understood the assignment.

PS I know that Mother’s Day has come and gone—but you can always pin for next year.

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Posted On: May 13, 2025

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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