With Mother's Day right around the corner, you've probably already started planning the festivities. Between hiring a caterer or planning a virtual Mother's Day celebration, there are certainly a few factors to consider!
That's why we've come up with this guide — to help you make sure you've got everything you need for your Mom's special day.
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Here are our tips on how to host a Mother's Day celebration this year:
Guest List
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This Mother's Day, you'll want to think about what kind of celebration your mom wants to have. Whether it's a small gathering with your immediate family, a one-on-one with just you and your mom, or a larger celebration with a bunch of family and friends — just make the decision ahead of time, so you can plan around the numbers.
Get Outside
Whether you've chosen to have an intimate gathering or a big party this Mother's Day, why not celebrate outdoors? As long as weather permits it, enjoy the fresh air and spring-time flowers with a BBQ, picnic, or a dinner party around the patio table.
Mother's Day Decorations
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Prepare an assortment of decorations that'll complement the coming of Spring this Mother's Day. We're talkin' florals, people! Get some beautiful bouquets, floral table cloths, and even some paper flower decorations, too.
Hire Entertainment
Take your Mother's Day celebration to the next level by hiring some entertainers to join the party! Consider booking a band and enjoying some live music in her backyard, a fortune teller to give out psychic readings, or even an Elvis impersonator to make an appearance.
Pro Tip: You can hire virtual entertainment, too, if you're planning a virtual Mother's Day!
Mother's Day Food and Drink
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Have fun with your Mother's Day menu with your mom's favorite things to eat and drink. Consider ordering takeout from her favorite restaurant, or even hiring a caterer to make something spectacular.
If your mom appreciates a good cocktail, you might want to consider hiring a bartender to shake up something special — or even to host a mixology workshop you can do together.
Bonus: Never hired a caterer before? No sweat. Check out these questions you should ask your potential caterer before making any decisions.
Activities To Do Together
Treat your mother to a day of fun activities you can do together this Mother's Day! Some of our favorites include setting up a slideshow of old memories, painting together, or even playing lawn games at your local park. Check out our separate article for awesome Mother's Day ideas and things y'all can do the day of.
Commemorate
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Make sure to take tons of photos and videos so your mom can remember how stellar her Mother's Day celebration was! We recommend hiring a photographer, videographer, or even renting out a photo booth — so you don't have to worry about taking them all yourself!
Pro Tip: Hire a caricaturist for a special token your family and friends can take home with them after the celebration.
Social Distancing Regulations
If it has been a while since you planned a get-together, make sure to check out some advice in regards to social distancing. Host your Mother's Day celebration outside, make mask-wearing mandatory, set up sanitization stations, and try to keep your guest list to a minimum.
Don't forget to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 restrictions in your area with sources like CDC and WHO, too.
Make it Virtual
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If y'all can't be together IRL this Mother's Day, no need to worry. You can still celebrate in style by planning a virtual event instead!
Choose a video chat app of your preference, check out some awesome virtual entertainment (like musicians and kid's entertainment!), and even have a virtual dance party. We recommend checking out these 35 virtual party ideas for even more fun things to do at your virtual Mother's Day extravaganza.
Bonus: Check out our guide on how to throw an awesome Zoom party!
Gifts!
Flower bouquets, jewellery, art, plants, a new dress — whatever it is, make sure it's good because all moms deserve the best. If you're truly stumped on what exactly to get for her this Mother's Day, check out our Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration.
Check out The Bash for more Mother's Day tips and ideas!
About Brittany Barber
Brittany Barber, lover of books, dogs, and romance, graduated from Bishop’s University with a Communications and Theatre degree. After spending some time working abroad in the theatre world, she is now a freelance writer covering a range of lifestyle topics including event planning for The Bash, WeddingWire, 2life and Fluttr, and shopping for BuzzFeed.
