Our Easter Table and Menu 2026
Easter is one of those holidays where I actually enjoy setting a table. There’s something about the combination of spring flowers, a long lunch and a reason to pull out the nice glasses that makes me want to put in a little extra effort. This year I kept things classic with a pale blue and white palette that feels fresh and elegant without being fussy or overdone.
I’m a big believer that a beautiful table doesn’t need to be complicated. A good floral arrangement, a thoughtful place setting and one small detail that makes people smile is usually all it takes. The rest can stay simple. This table came together in about 30 minutes and most of that was arranging the flowers.
The Color Palette
Pale blue and white. That’s it. Keeping the palette to just two colors is the easiest way to make a table look intentional and pulled together without overthinking it. Blue and white is a classic combination that feels perfectly at home at Easter. It’s fresh and springlike without being overly pastel or too “Easter egg” about it. The natural textures of the rattan, wood and moss add warmth so the table doesn’t feel cold or sterile.
The Floral Arrangement
The centerpiece is a floral arrangement in a rattan bowl, which gives it a more relaxed, organic feel than a traditional glass vase. I used blue hydrangeas and delphiniums for the blue tones, white roses and white lisianthus for softness and plenty of greenery to fill it out and give it that loose, garden-gathered look.
A few tips if you’re putting together your own Easter arrangement: hydrangeas are your best friend for volume because a single stem fills a lot of space. The delphiniums add height and a deeper blue that keeps the arrangement from looking flat. White roses and lisianthus are similar in feel but the lisianthus has a more delicate, ruffled petal that adds texture alongside the fuller roses. Don’t be too precious about it. The slightly undone, just-picked-from-the-garden look is what makes it feel welcoming rather than stiff.
I like to play with height with single stems so that the arrangement is low enough for people to chat across but still has interest.
The Place Settings
Each place setting is kept deliberately simple. White textured plates, wood-handled silver cutlery, a white linen napkin and simple glassware. Nothing competing for attention or cluttering the table. The star of each setting is the pale blue bowl sitting on top of the plate, filled with a small moss nest and a handful of white chocolate eggs.
The moss nests are a small detail but they’re the thing everyone notices first. They take about 2 minutes each to put together and they double as a little treat for each guest. The white chocolate eggs against the green moss and pale blue bowl look beautiful and give each place setting a personal, thoughtful touch without being over the top. Kids love them and adults quietly pocket the chocolate before anyone notices, which is exactly the kind of energy I want at my Easter table.
Scattered between the place settings are small white ceramic bunnies, which add a playful Easter touch without the table feeling like a children’s party. They’re simple, understated and just whimsical enough to make people smile. Sometimes one or two small decorative elements do more for a table than a dozen.
The Menu
For the food, I wanted something that feels celebratory but doesn’t keep me in the kitchen all afternoon. Easter is for spending time together, not for me sweating over the stove while everyone else is outside with a glass of wine.
This is my go-to for Easter lunch and it never disappoints. Lamb is traditional for Easter and this Greek-style version with lemon, garlic, oregano and potatoes roasted in the lamb juices is one of the most satisfying things I make all year. Everything goes into one pan and the oven does the work. The potatoes absorb all that lemony, garlicky lamb fat as they roast and honestly they might be even better than the lamb itself. Get the recipe here.
After a rich lamb main, you want something that feels lighter and brighter for dessert. My lemon meringue pie is the perfect finish. The tangy lemon filling cuts through the richness of the lamb and the billowy meringue on top feels appropriately celebratory for Easter. It’s also a great make-ahead dessert since you can bake the crust and filling the day before and torch or bake the meringue just before serving.
More Easter and Entertaining Inspiration
If you’re looking for more ideas, here are a few of my favorite recipes for Easter and spring entertaining:
Mains
Sides
Desserts
Happy Easter! I hope this gives you some inspiration for your own table this year. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to feel welcoming. That’s the whole point.