Find 35+ of the best easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes, plus table setting ideas, flower arrangements and more. It’s simple to host an effortless and beautiful Mother’s Day brunch!
Mother’s Day is early this year, falling on Sunday May 8th in 2022. But don’t worry – you’ve still got time to put together a beautiful day!
Mother’s Day always seems to fall at the busiest time, or is that just me? With warmer weather, flowers blooming, and more hours of sunlight, Mother’s Day can be the perfect time to slow down and celebrate some of the most important people in our lives.
Having Mother’s Day on the calendar is so important because it gives us an opportunity to do just that. Today, we’re sharing some of our very best recipes, table settings and flower arrangements to help you celebrate.
Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post and find exactly what you’re looking for! I hope this inspiration helps you celebrate the moms in your life this year and in the years ahead.
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
When I think of Sundays, I immediately think of brunch! Since Mother’s Day always falls on the second Sunday of May, there’s no better way to celebrate than planning a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch!
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With that in mind, we’re also sharing the details of this pretty dockside brunch – you’ll find the sources for all the items pictured! I’m also sharing tips, tricks and a few questions and answers that will inspire you to create something beautiful for mom.
Mother’s Day isn’t just for your mom! It’s also a great time to celebrate all the moms in your life.
It’s the perfect excuse to invite your mom friends for champagne brunch. If the weather is nice you can take the celebration outdoors. Pack a picnic blanket and basket and visit your local park or winery for a picnic style brunch, or set up something truly beautiful like this dockside table.
Frequently Asked Questions
I think brunch has become a popular way to celebrate moms because it’s a great way to take advantage of beautiful May weather, while treating them to something special. Brunch allows families the time to celebrate early in the day and then spend the afternoon however mom chooses!
Brunch is my favorite time of day on Sundays, simply because it falls perfectly after whatever I needed to get done in the morning. I generally brunch anywhere from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and you can do whatever works best for you!
Between church, Sunday cleaning, gifts for Mother’s Day, and whatever else your Sunday may bring you, brunch is a perfect time of day because it has no specific time of day!
This time frame allows you to have a brunch for your breakfast, lunch, or a chance to combine the two. Make it work for when meals are best for you.
Tips
- One of the keys to keeping entertaining effortless is to select menu items that not only compliment one another, but have ingredients that overlap.
- For example, to minimize prep work, cut an array of fruit to not only eat, but put on waffles and mimosas. Using one ingredient to make multiple dishes is one of my favorite shortcuts.
- One of my favorite ways to make guests feel welcome is to add a sweet, special gift at every place setting! This can be as simple as a pre-wrapped treat or their own petite flower arrangement.
How to Host a Mother’s Day Brunch
Below is a small sampling of a few of my very favorite Mother’s Day brunch menu. I love that you can create the ultimate combination of savory and sweet options!
Some menu suggestions include:
- bagels and fruit
- salad and pasta
- salad, chicken, vegetables and fruit
- ham, pasta salad and fruit
Below, you’ll find a link to a printable recipe for each of the delicious options we’re sharing today.
Easy and beautiful brunch recipes including sweet breads, salads, sides, main dishes and desserts everyone will love
Take a shortcut with this Easy Cinnamon Rolls recipe! Crescent rolls cinnamon rolls take just a few minutes to make using incredible cinnamon roll filling and classic icing.
If you’re a lemon lover, not much is more delicious than the refreshing scent and flavor of an easy Lemon Loaf. This simple Lemon Bread is decadent and divine, full of lemon flavor! This easy Lemon Bread Recipe takes just 5 minutes hands on time and makes a beautiful breakfast or gift!
Blueberry Bread is a quick bread made in just 5 minutes without yeast! You’ll love this easy Blueberry Bread Recipe. It’s perfect for Saturday mornings, Easter and Mother’s Day brunch and so much more! Make it into a Blueberry Loaf Cake by drenching it in glaze!
You can whip up a loaf (or 6 miniature loaves for guests to take home) of this incredible sweet bread in just 5 minutes hands on time. It’s a no yeast, no fuss quick bread that everyone will love!
Rise and shine! These cinnamon rolls are so amazing. Get the secret that makes them incredibly moist and stand above the rest!
Thick, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with citrus flavor and the most incredible orange glaze.
A no yeast, no fuss quick bread with a hint of citrus.
Personal sized breakfast strata.
This is the ultimate, classic Creamy Pasta Carbonara recipe. It is a simple, easy and fresh take on pasta that is easy to customize and the perfect pasta for dinner, lunch or even brunch! This spaghetti carbonara sauce is the best comfort food indulgence.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful fruit platter. It’s sweet, yet balanced and made with just 3 ingredients! It’s loved by adults and kids alike because it’s secretly a Marshmallow Fruit Dip! The two make the most delicious combination.
The most refreshing salad also happens to be the easiest! Just a few staple ingrediients and arugula make this amazing salad!
This salad is full of flavor and perfect for spring entertaining! With strawberries, blue cheese or gorgonzola, candied nuts and the best poppy seed vinaigrette!
This Italian Salad is a St. Louis favorite for good reason! A blend of pimentos, red onion, artichoke and parmesan paired with a light and flavorful Italian dressing. When they marinate together, magic happens!
Not all pasta salads are created equal! This Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is comprised of all the flavors of summer and a delightfully light dressing!
Lemon Chicken is one of the quickest and easiest dishes you can make for Mother’s Day brunch! It takes just 10 minutes hands on time and is SO juicy! Enjoy it alone, on a salad or bed of pasta.
You’ve never had a tomato pasta sauce quite like this! This spring and summer favorite comes together in about 10 minutes! A hint of red pepper and mint compliment cherry tomatoes. A dollop of ricotta makes it so creamy!
These ham and cheese sliders have been incredibly popular on my site for nearly 10 years! They’re quick, easy and a favorite among kids and adults alike.
Skip Honey Baked Ham and make this incredibly honey glazed ham at home without a lot of effort. It’s caramelized flavor is out of this world!
These fresh green beans in shallot butter are a spring and summer favorite. Easy, full of flavor and add beautiful color to Mother’s Day brunch!
Our family’s famous potato salad recipe that tastes as good as it looks!
A light and healthy side dish made with just 3 ingredients!
This vanilla fruit salad makes the perfect Mother’s Day appetizer, side dish or dessert! A secret ingredient adds a hint of vanilla flavor that is always a hit with the kids!
This fruit pizza is on a sugar cookie crust smothered in cream cheese icing and decorated with your favorite fresh fruit!
Light and flavorful easy Lemon Pie, that’s no fuss, no bake and loaded with beautiful berries.
3 ingredient lemon ice cream – it’s so dreamy and creamy you’ll make it again and again! It’s quick, and easy, too!
Of course no brunch is complete without something to sip on!
Mother’s Day Cocktails
Celebratory drink ideas that coordinate perfectly with your brunch menu!
Enjoy your favorite blush wine turned into a refreshingly easy to sip 2 ingredient Frosé Recipe. It’s a pink wine Frozen Rosé slushy, perfect for any brunches, showers or parties.
Refreshing Watermelon Mojito recipe with fresh watermelon juice and simple syrup muddled with mint for an incredible easy summer cocktail.
Peach Champagne Punch is an easy to sip, refreshing drink that pairs well with breakfast, lunch and brunch!
Champagne and popsicles are a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate. It’s simple, unique and the popsicles keep the champagne chilled even in the heat.
Easy Champagne Slushies – a quick and easy to sip summer cocktail recipe.
Does it get any more festive than this? If you love a glass of celebratory champagne and you love a homemade margarita, you’re going to be head over heels for this incredible pink champagne margarita.
Easy white sangria recipe. Make ahead and serve a large number of guests with this classic summer sangria cocktail that’s easy to drink!
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Made with tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice, this is the most refreshing cocktail around! Try one for yourself and see if you’ll skip the margarita next time and choose a paloma instead!
LIghten it up for Mother’s Day with a refreshing and beautiful array of fruit infused waters!
Mother’s Day Flowers
Flower arrangements are one of the best ways to brighten up and decorate a room and setting, and a celebration of Mother’s Day is never complete without beautiful flowers!
I have an array of flower arranging tutorials using grocery store blooms. You can get ideas of where to buy flowers here.
Making your own arrangements may feel like a challenge, but these arrangements are easily achievable. To learn how to make a hydrangea centerpiece like the ones shown here, follow the easy tutorial!
Another great option for Mother’s Day is tulips – learn how to arrange tulips here.
Mother’s Day Table Setting Sources
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I hope this post gave you some ideas to perfectly celebrate Mother’s Day with wonderful a Mother’s Day Brunch! What ideas do you plan on trying? What is your favorite part about Mother’s Day?
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Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Find 35+ of the best easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes! This recipe card features creamy carbonara, an incredible brunch indulgence.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare pasta al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place a large, empty, oven-safe bowl in it for future tossing of the pasta carbonara recipe.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the pancetta and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and cream.
- Drain pasta and add to warm bowl with butter. Toss to combine. Gradually stir in the egg and cream mixture until fully emulsified.
- Toss in pancetta and parmesan, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve with fresh cracked pepper.
Tips
- If you prefer to simply browse around and find your own version of a perfect Mother’s Day brunch, hop on over to the Mother’s Day category!
- Al Dente – always cook your pasta al dente. It helps it keep a “bite” that creates the most delicious texture in the sauce.
- Tossing the pasta and carbonara with cream in a warm pan ensures an even distribution of heat, creating a creamy, luscious sauce.
- Slowly add the cream and egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 667kcal (33%), Carbohydrates: 58g (19%), Protein: 33g (66%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 16g (80%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 189mg (63%), Sodium: 1012mg (42%), Potassium: 427mg (12%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 685IU (14%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 244mg (24%), Iron: 2mg (11%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
