How to Plan the Perfect Easter Party

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This year, the aesthetic was decidedly earnest and authentically Easter. Despite the kids dressed in white from head-to-toe and the flower-covered table, the mood was relaxed, laid-back, and not too formal. Abundant wildflowers flourished in every corner, from the edible petals dotting tea sandwiches, cookies and cakes to the beautiful flower crowns and arrangements. 

Following the annual custom, Amy led the craft table, and this year, kids learned how to preserve cut wildflowers using wooden flower presses. The flower-pressing kits, sourced from Etsy, made for a great take-home gift to commemorate the afternoon. We’d be lying if we said the adults didn’t join in too— flower pressing is such an easy and grounding activity that can be transferred to beautiful stationery, or even displayed in simple frames. All you need is a flat, sturdy surface, some parchment paper, and a handful of wildflowers to bring this party-making activity into your own gatherings.

For an unconventional take on the egg-decorating tradition, Amy eschewed the standard dye kit for batches of every spring floral, pressed and dried. With a bit of an easy-to-clean adhesive like Mod Podge, even the littlest hands could personalize their very own egg. It’s easy to arrange this craft yourself—simply visit your local hobby shop or drugstore and pick up a couple of jars of Mod Podge (in matte, glossy, or both!) and a few brushes. You can find dried flowers for sale on Amazon and get a bag of mixed spring florals and foliage, already pressed for any art or craft. If you have leftovers, they’re great to decorate thank you cards to thank your guests with a little remembrance of the afternoon. When it came time for the big event, kids traipsed about the garden dressed in Sunday’s best, gathering their eggs in little woven baskets by Simone LeBlanc, personalized with each child’s favorite color ribbon around the handles.