Cheap-Chic and Simple Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite affordable, chic, and simple Mother’s Day brunch ideas to help you set the stage for the best gathering with your precious Momma-bear. If hosting is in your heart this year, pull up a chair and get ready to walk away with cost-effective tips, delicious recipes, and styling ideas that will make your gathering effortless, simple, affordable, and oh-so-chic.

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How do You Plan a Simple Brunch

No need to have expensive tablescape pieces that are out of your budget or price range. I love to share that the crux of my tablescape collection comes from garage sales, Dollar Tree, hand-me-downs, and Homegoods. You can host a beautiful gathering with cheap-chic items that won’t break the bank, but look timeless, classy, and chic.

Planning a simple brunch can be as easy as one, two, three. Just keep a few basic tips in mind to lay a solid foundation for your entire event. Here are my top three essentials for crafting a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch.

1. Firstly, determine your brunch menu. Opt for dishes you can prepare a day or two beforehand to alleviate time and stress. I aim to have my meals ready before the event day, allowing focus on home cleaning and last-minute touches.
2. Secondly, select a color scheme you adore, whether it’s a napkin print, tablecloth, table runner, dishes, glasses, or centerpiece. For this table, I began with pink linen napkins and a navy blue and white striped wrapping paper as the table runner.
3. Thirdly, determine the placement of your serving dishes and consider adding height with footed platters or tiered trays. Also, consider pouring orange juice into a glass pitcher and coffee into a stylish carafe for added elegance.

Best Mother’s Day Brunch Tip

My top tip for hosting an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch is to center the event around your heartfelt intentions. While decorations and food are important, focusing on why you’re inviting your beloved momma-bear will not only motivate your preparations, but also fill your heart with joy and set a welcoming tone for her arrival.

Witness how God blesses your endeavors as you shower love on your mom and cherished family and friends. The blessings will overflow, and the goodness of the Father will be overwhelming when we ensure our hearts are in the right place while hosting.

Cost-Effective & Simple Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

• Shop for timeless and affordable pieces like chargers, dinner plates, wine glasses, and wrapping paper at Dollar Tree.
• Transform your favorite outdoor pot into a centerpiece “vase” by placing a faux or real plant inside. Add coordinating faux or real blooms picked from your yard to enhance your color scheme.
• Plan your menu based on items from your refrigerator and pantry.
• Keep it simple by using tablescape pieces you have or borrow from family or friends for a fresh look.
• Create DIY napkin rings using ribbon or repurposed materials like wire or cut-up paper towel holders, wrapped in coordinating fabric.
• Utilize pretty wrapping paper as your table runner.
• Include a sweet photo of you and your mom in a cute frame as a gift for her to cherish and take home.

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

I decided to go with some of our favorite breakfast/brunch recipes that are simple, yet amazingly delicious for this gathering. Here are the items served at our Mother’s Day brunch:

• Starbucks Egg Bites
• Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
• Cream Cheese Danishes
• Sausage and Bacon Platter
• Strawberries and Blackberries
• Old Fashioned Grits
• Orange Juice
• Coffee

Sources

• Table- Pier One
• Chairs- Target
• Bench- Pier One
• Tablecloth- Target
• Centerpiece- Homegoods
• Chargers- Dollar Tree
• Dinner Plates- Homegoods
• Dessert Plates- Target
• Glass Wine Glasses- Dollar Tree
• Flatware- Costco
• Linen Napkins- Homegoods
• Napkin Rings- Garage Sale
• Mercury Glass Candle Holders- Kroger
• Gold Candle Holders- Dollar Tree
• Picture Frame- Homegoods
• Barcart- Wayfair
• Wool Gray Rug- Homegoods
• Faux Fur Bench Throw- Amazon

Shop a Similar Look

Most of these items were either already in my tablescape collection or purchased from Dollar Tree or Homegoods. The centerpiece, dinner plates, napkins, and table runner (wrapping paper) were from Homegoods. Since Homegoods’ inventory varies, here are some similar and budget-friendly finds on Amazon if you wish to showcase a similar the look.

Common FAQs

What are 3 Common Foods You Can Have for Brunch?

The three most common foods for brunch are eggs, meat, and hash browns. You can use them in various recipes to make a variety of tasty dishes. Many people enjoy having staples such as scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, and hash brown casserole on their breakfast or brunch plates.

What are Some Good Brunch Menu Items

For an extensive list of inspiration when it comes to the biggest and best trending brunch menu items, click here to see my Ultimate Brunch Menu List of Epic Food Ideas.

Here are a few of our favorite brunch recipes in case you want to try: Easy Starbucks Egg Bites, Delicious Cream Cheese Danishes, Overnight French Toast, Crowd-Pleasing Bundt Coffee Cake, Best Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins, and our classic Quick Make and Bake Breakfast Casserole.

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Have an amazing Mother’s Day, sweet friends! May it be a day that fills your heart on so many levels. Feel free to let me know what you think about these simple Mother’s Day brunch ideas and tips. I LOVE hearing from you! 🤍