Easter is on the way and we’ve got your preparations covered! We are taking the guesswork out of creating a beautiful, memorable celebration with a full guide for you on setting the table, creating centerpieces and building your menu. I’m delighted to share Part One - Setting the Table, with you today! Stay tuned for Part Two - Easy DIY centerpieces and Part Three - The Menu, over the next week!

If you know me, not much makes me happier than being with loved ones, cooking and pretty design - so this blog post was one I was definitely excited about! Having spent the past decade designing celebrations, tablescapes and events professionally, creating just for fun fills my soul! I’m getting knee deep in design to help you create an Easter table that leaves your guests impressed and creates the perfect hub for gathering. A pretty table can set the tone for the day and is often the center point of the celebration. When it comes to tablescapes, I believe in the less-is-more concept. I think that making intentional choices and selecting items that are beautiful on their own and even more impactful in a full story together, is the way to create something unique, elevated and special.

I’m sharing a guide to five different table tops below. The first three are looks you can buy, through Amazon, and have delivered right to your door! No leaving the house necessary! (I do have an affiliate account with Amazon, so if you shop through the blog post, I will receive a small commission.) The last two are looks you can rent through Cort Party Rental. My friends at Cort have been invaluable partners in creating exquisite celebrations for many years and it is fun to get to highlight some of their gorgeous new inventory here!

Whether you just need a little inspiration and want to use what you have at home to set the table, want to purchase some new pieces to add to your permanent collection or want to rent something for a fresh vibe without having to store it afterward, read on….

FIRST THINGS FIRST

First and foremost, let’s tap into the basics. Before we talk pretty items, let’s make sure we are all on the page about how to properly set a table. If you need a quick guide to reference, I love this illustration from Seven Smith. Keep it handy as you set your table for Easter.

Tabletop Option 1 | Buy It | Modern Vintage Organic

Rooted in earthy elements of wood, stone, metal and linen, this table is perfect for the tastemaker who appreciates a neutral palette but wants a pop of fun in the mustard napkins and playful nature of the vintage inspired glassware.

Shop this look:

Linen: Solino Home 100% Pure Linen Tablecloth

Charger: Acacia Wood Dinner Plates

Plates: Mora Ceramic Dinner Plates

Flatware: CB2 Rush Blackened Handle Flatware Set

Napkins: Caldo Linen Dinner Napkins in Mustard

Glassware: Kingrol Vintage Glassware Set

See It In Action

Tabletop Option 2 | Buy It | Earthy Pop Of Blush

If an earthy, airy style is your jam, this tabletop is for you. Clean lined, Scandinavian inspired design is combined with textured rattan chargers and playful pink stoneware plates to take neutral up a notch. Fresh, simple and pretty, this tabletop is a true nod to less-is-more perfection.

Shop This Look:

Linen: Chizoya Heavy Duty Cotton Tablecloth

Placemat: Skemix Water Hyacinth Placemats

Plates: Roro Ceramic Stoneware Hand-Thrown Plate Set in Pink Speckled Watermelon

Flatware: Morgiana Stainless Steel Flatware Set in White & Silver

Napkins: Saro Lifestyle Graciella Collection Fringe Linen Napkins in Ivory

Glassware: Bormioli Rocco Set of Mini Drinking Glasses

See It In Action

Tabletop Option 3 | Buy It | A Spring Color Story

Playful spring colors are the inspiration of this pretty tabletop. A layering of materials and textures creates a dynamic focal point for your meal. Milky glass chargers top this fun coral linen and set the base for pretty blue plates, inspired by robins eggs. Hob nail glasses give it a brunch in the garden feeling and the simple, clean lined flatware ties everything together cohesively.

Shop this look:

Linen: Pardecor Embroidered Tablecloth in Coral Cotton Linen

Charger: American Atelier Alabaster Glass Chargers

Plates: Gibson Home Rockaway Dinnerware in Teal Matte

Flatware: Sharecook Stainless Steel Silverware Set in Matte Silver

Napkins: Saro Lifestyle Fringe Linen Table Napkins in Natural

Glassware: Everest Global Hobnail Old Fashioned Tumblers

See It In Action

Tabletop Option Four | Rent It | Casual Spring Gathering

Does brunching in the Hamptons sound good for your Easter celebration? The simplicity of this tabletop is the perfect mix of a casual gathering and elevated design. True to the idea that less is more, each item shines on its own but all together creates a perfect canvas for long platters of charcuterie and fresh, garden plucked blooms.

Shop this look:

Linen: Panama Linen in White

Plates: Clay Dinner Plates

Flatware: Uptown White Gold

Napkins: Bistro Black Stripe Napkins

Glassware: Pure Glassware Collection - Long Drink and White Wine 13oz

See It In Action

Tabletop Option 5 | Rent It | Sophisticated Pacific Northwest

Rich, textural elements combine to create a more upscale vibe on this tabletop design. A wood table sets the basis for earthy stoneware, bold, modern flatware and rich, verdant, velvet napkins. Cut crystal glassware pushes the more formal envelope to round out this fierce tabletop design. A perfect option for a dinner celebration or a more formal garden party.

Shop this look:

Table: Sonoma Collection

Dinner + Salad Plates: Sandstone Collection

Bread Plates: Clay Bread Plates

Flatware: Uptown Black Gold

Napkins: Velvet Napkins in Fern

Glassware: Venetian Tall Beverage Glasses

See It In Action

I hope you find some inspiration and have fun setting your own table for your Easter gathering! Enjoy your holiday, the promise of spring and the celebration of life! He is Risen!

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this Easter Prep Series coming this week! DIY Floral arrangements top your pretty tables!