Create a Beautiful Spring Setting with Easter Table Décor

Easter is arguably the best day to display newly blossomed bouquets as the centerpiece of the table. While spring flowers can add warmth, radiance, and feelings of cheer to any Easter celebration, filling the space with floral arrangements is not the only option. Themes, colors, accents, and accessories are all part of the excitement when decorating the table. 

Designing a tablescape can seem daunting, but Proflowers has you covered!  Choose from classic to bold, bright to light; the possibilities are endless of what your Easter table can become.  

 Choosing the Right Color Palette 

Easter undeniably has a vibrant color palette, ranging from brilliantly bright to pretty pastel. Since the holiday has historical, cultural, and personal significance, Easter has more symbolic colors than most holidays. The meaning behind these colors may vary by culture but can add a pop of color to help create inviting spaces to gather with loved ones.  

Customary Easter colors include hues of red and purple with traditional white and gold. Red represents the sacrificial blood of Jesus, courage, and change while purple is a reminder of the royalty and divine mission of Jesus. White represents purity, both in the sacrifice of Jesus and in earlier pagan celebrations, and gold represents glory and the Resurrection.  

If you’re looking for a color palette with modern meaning, there are a variety of ways to represent the holiday. Pastels are a unique tradition of Easter, as their light shades coincide with the nature of springtime. Pastels mimic the colors of nature during spring's rebirth, such as emerging flowers, tree leaves, and grass. The same colors can be found in brighter options as they tend to match the first blooms of the season. 

The good news about spring colors is that they are simple to mix and match! You can have as few or as many colors as you please, at any part of the table. Once you’ve chosen your preferred colors, your table will be easier to decorate.  

Essential Elements for an Easter Tablescape 

Traditional Easter décor nearly always involves lining a table in white or pastel. Tablecloths or table runners are the foundation of the tablescape, and while they may become more covered the more you decorate, it is a simple way to bring your theme together. The tablecloth or table runner can match napkins, placemats, or dishes – or it could be the pop of color.  

By choosing a theme, tableware options can be anything from single-colored dishes to painted designs of bunnies or eggs. You can also choose between using your best porcelain dinnerware or stocking up on fun paper plates. Same for napkins, glasses and utensils! It all depends on your personal preference and the type of event you’re looking to host.  

Adding a festive centerpiece to the table can make a big difference.  Whether you’re shopping for Easter centerpieces or planning to make your own, we shared 51 ideas that are sure to wow your gathering.  Not sure which flowers are best for centerpieces? Jump to our next section on how to incorporate floral arrangements.  

Set the mood with lighting by adding candles to the table. Glass votives, tealights, or taper candlesticks are great ways to add height or accents to the theme. Add a personal touch to the table by creating handmade place cards or menus, or decorate each place setting with a take-home trinket such as an Easter basket or chocolate bunny.  

Incorporating Floral Arrangements 

Incorporating the season’s brightest bouquets to the Easter table is simple. It doesn’t even have to be the centerpiece! If you’re hosting or attending an Easter party this year, a bouquet of flowers is the perfect addition to the table.  

Some of the freshest spring flowers include tulips, lilies, and daisies. Since every Easter flower is the vivid token of a different sentiment, we have decided to make it easy for you to choose the finest array of blooms for the occasion. You’ll find descriptions of Easter flowers and their rich meanings in this blog post. 

Our design expert, Andrea Ancel, knows just how to arrange flowers for the perfect Easter tablescape. Here are a few of her tips on how to create stunning floral centerpieces: 

“I like to create a tablescape with colorful, chocolate foil bunnies, tulips in an array of spring colors down the center of the table, along with some colorful grass and the creatively dyed eggs I create with my kids. If a traditional vase doesn’t fit the theme of your tablescape, you can look in your kitchen cabinets to find mason jars, jelly glasses, or any other shape and size that fits your vibe.  Easter and Spring are a time when the earth comes alive in such a colorful way; enjoy your blooms and add some seasonal touches to get the laughter and conversations rolling.” 

This spring, our florists have an array of bouquets that are sure to add a special touch to your Easter table. Tulips are the most captivating colors in our selection and Andrea agrees that they perfectly capture the essence of Easter. They remind her of dyeing Easter eggs as a child and now sharing that tradition with her own children. If you are looking for a contrast of colors and shapes, she suggests swapping tulips for our Dreamy Pastels – A Florist Original bouquet in a short cylindrical vase as these are a great way to bring on the pastels, or our Lucky Lily Bouquet, which is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Final Touches for a Polished Look 

The best part of decorating the table for Easter are the little touches to help complete the theme. Embellish the table with items such as bunny-shaped salt and pepper shakers or egg napkin rings. Elevate the dinnerware with a charger plate or coaster. You could even hide a treat-filled Easter egg or two! Most importantly, make sure that the final result is functional and cohesive.  

Planning on purchasing a Proflowers bouquet for your Easter table? Tag us on social media with the final look!