Easter Entertaining Must-Haves for a Perfect Dinner

Hosting Easter dinner? Find our favorite tips for decor, dinner, and must-have items to make your Easter entertaining effortless.

Don’t you just love Easter time? It is quite literally the perfect time to gather loved ones for a beautiful spring celebration. Now, truth be told, hosting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re a one-woman show. That’s where we come in!

We rounded up our favorite tips and must-haves for setting up a stunning tablescape, planning a delicious menu, and keeping the kids entertained. These affordable and stylish Easter entertaining ideas will help make hosting easier so you can focus on enjoying the day with your family!

Easter Entertaining: Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration

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Set the Scene with an Easter-Ready Tablescape

Nothing says perfect dinner party like a well-set table. We’ve been loving Pottery Barn’s Easter tablescapes for years, but this year has taken the cake.

When you’re looking to create an Easter-ready tablescape, start with a festive yet practical tablecloth to set the tone. Then layer in some festive plates and maybe even some bunny-themed glasses too! This will create an effortlessly charming table setting.

And for the final touches, you can add cute napkins and a beautiful floral centerpiece and tapered candles to finish off the ambience.

Easy & Affordable Easter Menu Ideas

It’s one thing to get the table ready, but you’ll have to put something on it too, right?! We recommend keeping the menu simple. It is most definitely the key to stress-free Easter entertaining.

We typically opt for dishes that can be prepped ahead of time, like a glazed ham or a spring vegetable quiche. For sides, a fresh salad and roasted carrots make a wonderful complement to the main dish. And, of course, you can’t forget dessert. We’re not too bougie for a store-bought cake dressed up with pastel sprinkles. If you’re looking for something homemade, you can always make a homemade bunny-shaped sugar cookie platter to add a festive touch without too much effort.

Kid-Friendly Activities to Keep Everyone Happy

Since we have nine kids between us, it’s always important to have something for them to do. If you’re entertaining little ones, have a few fun activities planned that will keep them occupied while the adults enjoy dinner.

Some other fun ideas are to set up a DIY egg-decorating station with stickers and markers for mess-free fun. Or go classic with an Easter egg hunt. We simply use budget-friendly plastic eggs filled with small treats or stickers.

Easter Entertaining Must Haves for Hosting Dinner

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Now that we’ve given a few tips for stress-free entertaining, here are some of our favorite Easter dinner table must haves.

1. Handcrafted Terracotta Bunny Sculptures – Add a rustic charm to your Easter decor with these beautifully handcrafted terracotta bunny sculptures.
2. Floral Bunny Stoneware Serving Tray – Serve your Easter treats in style with this elegant floral bunny stoneware tray.
3. Botanical Bunny Cotton Napkins – Set of 4 – Elevate your Easter table with these soft, botanical bunny-themed cotton napkins.
4. Faux Daisy Bundle – Bring a touch of spring indoors with this realistic faux daisy bundle—perfect for centerpieces!
5. Handcrafted Emery Ceramic Candlestick – Create a warm, inviting atmosphere with this artisan-crafted ceramic candlestick.
6. Botanical Bunny Stoneware Egg Cups – Mixed Set of 4 – Serve your Easter eggs in the cutest way with these charming botanical bunny egg cups.
7. Floral Bunny Stoneware Serving Bowl – A must-have for Easter gatherings, this floral bunny serving bowl is both practical and adorable.
8. Botanical Bunny Stoneware Dinner Plates – Set of 4 – Set a festive table with these beautifully designed botanical bunny dinner plates.
9. Bunny Hobnail Goblets – Sip your favorite Easter drinks from these elegant hobnail goblets featuring a bunny motif.
10. Botanical Bunny Cotton Tablecloth – Complete your Easter tablescape with this soft and charming botanical bunny tablecloth.
11. Floral Bunny Cheese Knives – Set of 3 – Make cheese boards extra special with this set of floral bunny cheese knives.
12. Etched Glass Candle – Framboise & Tangerine – Fill your home with a delightful fragrance with this beautifully etched glass candle.

We’ve hosted enough to know that hosting Easter dinner doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right decor, simple menu planning, and a few fun touches, you can create a beautiful and memorable gathering for your loved ones. Which of these must-haves will you be adding to your Easter celebration this year? Let us know in the comments!

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