Easter is a favorite time for entertaining friends and family. The bleakness of winter is behind us, the days warm up, early blooms appear in our gardens, and Major League Baseball returns.
Bringing folks together is the best possible celebration of spring, and decorating your home with an Easter theme will give everyone an unforgettable experience.
Moments like this are when memories are made, making your family home feel special.
Whether you’re entertaining indoors or hoping the weather is perfect to use your outdoor entertainment area, your day will be a wonderful success if you enjoy yourself, too.
Feeding and entertaining friends and family can be stressful, so this small list will help you prepare and remain relaxed.
Preparation is key
If you’re organized, you’ll enjoy the day far more. You can help reduce any stress with a little planning. Use your guests’ arrival time and work backwards to determine when and how you will serve the food and drinks. Timing is at the heart of a successful Easter celebration.
Please be seated
Rather than a free-for-all, make a seating plan. And don’t forget that you should spend time with your guests as no one wants to see you locked away in the kitchen.
Drink up
Make sure someone is in charge of ensuring everyone has a full glass. You can’t do this if you’re juggling boiling pots and pans. Of course, you want sufficient supplies to ensure you don’t run out of drinks, whether soda, beer or wine.
Set an impression
Putting out the plates, cutlery and condiments ahead of time will ease a lot of the pressure. And a lovely table will create a great impression with your guests. Color-coordinating your table adds more than a touch of class. The best Easter colors are white, pale blues and eggshell tans. Splashes of green and yellow will not be out of place.
Centerpiece caution
A fabulous table decoration can set the Easter scene. Just don’t overdo it so there is no room to enjoy the feast or allow your guests to see each other across the table.