Obviously hosting at home may be the most economical, although if your space is small, you may consider borrowing a friends pad for the day, or throwing your lunch gathering somewhere outdoors, like a pavilion at the lakefront or a big backyard. You could also rent space; it really just depends on your budget for this luncheon and how much you want to spend. It will be more costly renting a place and you will also have to consider other factors when renting, such as whether they let you bring your own food or not.
Youll also want to consider how many guests youll have. If its only a handful, a smaller location should be fine for a cute, intimate gathering. If you have a lot of friends and extended family, youll need more room to spread out and eat comfortably, but you may not have enough guests to warrant renting a banquet hall. Nail down that number and make sure you invite all of Moms favorite people! Yes, even that one annoying friend who isnt your favorite, but you know she adores. Its her day, remember?
Its really not a party without decorations, is it? And note that pretty decorations dont have to mean fancy or expensive. You can create cute table decor without a huge investment and print out a fun printable theme for Mothers Day to make it festive. If youre outdoors, the lunch party could be BBQ picnic style, with the picnic tables decorated with pretty linens and festive disposables for dishes, silverware and glasses.
If youre planning your fun luncheon indoors, candles can make just about any party seem festive, and you can use basic colored linen on your tables, with a cute runner or something that fits your partys Mothers Day theme and color palate. Flowers can get expensive unless you stick with a single type, such as bright sunflowers or yellow roses. Whether you go fancy or low key, make sure it fits Moms style and personality. After all, shes the guest of honor!
It wouldnt be a lunch without, well . . . lunch! But what kind of food should you serve? There are so many delicious recipes to choose from. And depending on what time of day you host your lunch party, you could even get away with some great brunch recipes too. Even better, offer a blend of brunch and lunch foods and get the best of both worlds. BBQ is always a big hit with lunch parties, along with a zesty pasta salad and some grilled summer veggies.
If your mom of honor isnt a fan of BBQ, you could also try serving something like grilled fish tacos with a sweet corn salsa. Its a meal thats not too heavy, and you can spice it up by creating taco stations for toppings, encouraging guests to get up and mingle while they eat. Its also fun to offer a special drink for the party. If your Mom isnt a fan of alcohol, you can make a non-alcoholic summer punch or spritzer. If she enjoys a glass of spirits on occasion, why not make a special blend Mimosa, or a peachtini cocktail?
Of course, no lunch is complete without a fabulous dessert. Cheesecake is always a fan favorite for parties, and you can go wild with offering different styles and flavors. Or you could try something like these adorable peach mini Bundt cakes. They are super festive for the occasion, gluten free and taste like sweet heaven. Oh, and dont forget a festive fruit tray for people with the munchies. Fruit pairs well with a sweet yogurt dip and is always a hit in warmer months.
Throwing the perfect Mothers Day lunch party is a blast and a beautiful way to honor the special mamas in your life. And its not limited to just your mom either. Invite all the moms you know, and really make it a celebration!
