Mother’s & Father’s Day Ideas

Mother's Day and Father's Day are the two celebrations built almost entirely around one person, so the trick is a thoughtful gesture rather than a big production. A small gathering, a personal touch and a couple of decorations go a long way.

Here are simple, low-stress ideas for both, whether you are hosting a lunch or just making the morning feel special.

Mother's Day: soft, thoughtful and easy

A balloon bouquet decorates the room and doubles as the gift.

UK Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, in March, so it lands early and often chilly. Keep the styling gentle and personal.

Palette. Soft pinks, cream, sage green and a little rose gold feel fresh and grown up.
The table. If you are doing lunch or afternoon tea, coordinate the plates, cups and napkins in one colour family and add fresh or paper flowers down the middle.
A personal touch. A personalised banner or a balloon printed with her name turns an ordinary room into a proper celebration. Order these early, as printing adds a day or two.
The gesture. A balloon bouquet or a balloon in a box delivered to the table is an easy win that also decorates the space.

Father's Day: relaxed and fuss-free

Father's Day is the third Sunday in June, so it usually gets the better weather, which makes it perfect for a relaxed garden lunch or a barbecue. Keep it low-key and let the food and company do the work.

Palette. Blues, greens and a bit of black or gold suit the day and photograph well outdoors.
Setting. A length of bunting across the fence, a few air-filled balloons and a simple banner is all the decoration a garden gathering needs.
The gesture. A number balloon for a milestone, a foil balloon printed with Dad or Grandad, or a personalised banner add a personal note without any fuss.

Frequently asked questions

When are Mother's Day and Father's Day in the UK?

UK Mother's Day is the fourth Sunday of Lent, which falls in March and moves each year. Father's Day is fixed as the third Sunday in June. The March date in particular catches people out, so check the calendar and order in good time.

How long do personalised items take?

Allow a few extra days for anything printed, such as a named banner or a personalised balloon, on top of standard delivery. Ordering a week or more ahead gives printing and dispatch plenty of time, especially in the busy run-up to each day.

What is an easy gift that also decorates?

A balloon bouquet or a balloon in a box is hard to beat. It arrives as the gift, doubles as the room decoration and needs no arranging. Add a personalised balloon or banner to make it feel one of a kind.

Celebrate both parents in style: shop Mother's Day supplies, Father's Day decorations and gifts and personal Mother's Day balloons, or pick a bouquet from the full balloons range.

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