Being a mom is a full-time job, but Mother’s Day is a chance for moms to take a break and have some fun of their own. Here’s a compilation of ways to spoil your mother on this special day:
Things to do
Gift a bouquet from Mercantile and Mash starting May 9 for $24 each while supplies last.
Cannon Green has the perfect array of half-off retail items for mothers. Choose from wine tumblers, tote bags, candles and even dog toys for the dog moms. List of retail items are available here.
Head to The Ryder Hotel’s charming location from noon to 3 p.m. on May 12 for a complimentary mini-mommy and me photoshoot in front of the Pink Figgy. Simply show a receipt from Little Palm or Coffee Counter on Mother’s Day to participate.
Marvylous Photography is offering 15-minute Mommy and Me sessions for $50 on May 11.
Moms with green thumbs are in luck, Meeting Green is throwing a Mother’s Day Market. Celebrate with food, music, local shopping and all things gardening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brew Coffee, Wine and Craft Beer is hosting an outdoor Moms and Mimosas celebration featuring local vendors to explore from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11.
West Ashley’s Charleston Sports Pub is showing appreciation to all moms by giving them their first brunch mimosa for free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 12. And don’t miss out on its Boozy Bingo starting at 11:30 a.m.
Drayton Hall is providing guided tours led by Amber Satterthwaite, focusing on 18th century tea traditions, plantation social life and notable women and matriarchs who have shaped the area’s life and culture throughout history at 1 p.m. for $45. Visit the Gates Gallery and the Conservation Lab, then finish by relaxing with tea or lemonade and tasty treats. Tickets are available through its website.
Pre-order Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop’s Mothers Day Sweet Treat Box for $60 with a curated selection of scrumptious pastries including a bouquet of locally grown flowers from The Urb Farm. Explore its website for more options and further details.
Where to eat and drink on Mother’s Day, May 12
82 Queen presents a can’t miss three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $50 ($20/ kids menu). First course includes its renowned she-crab soup and fried green tomatoes; second course options like barbecue shrimp and grits or crab cake benedict; and the final course is your choice of available desserts. Reservations are available through Resy.
Alcove Market is offering a complimentary mimosa to all extraordinary moms who purchase a food item from its cafe menu curated by its new executive chef Michael Harvey.
Dine at Hank’s Social Hall for a complete brunch spread with savory delights and sweet treats for $80 per person ($30/ kids 12 and under) with option to add-on a $25 beverage package. Two seating options are available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while the second seating takes place 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Menu highlights feature shrimp bisque, veggie frittata with hash browns, smoked salmon with pickled onions, capers and crostini plus more. Reserve your table online through Resy.
For the brunch-loving mamas, head to Tempest for a buffet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $75 per person ($35/ kids 12 and under) with your choice of a bloody mary or mimosa. Menu includes shakshuka, prime rib, thick cut bacon, gem salad, croissants, coconut cake and more. Reservations are available online through OpenTable.
Celebrate at the rooftop of Élevé from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with exclusive cocktail specials and an elevated brunch menu. Reservations are available through Resy.
Look no further than The Matador if your mom is a taco or tequila fan. Experience its stellar food happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close with crowd-favorites like grande nachos, grilled stuffed jalapenos and street tacos paired with its expansive cocktail menu featuring a curated selection of tequilas and spirits.
Iron Rose has a special buffet menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $75 per person ($35/ per kid). Indulge in tasty offerings like brioche french toast and belgium waffle displays, egg frittatas, carved salt crusted prime rib and more. A kid-friendly buffet is available as well as a variety of delectable desserts. Book a table online through Resy.
Chef Vivian Howard at Lenoir is curating a meat-and-three menu for $40 per person from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indulge in ham biscuits followed by your choice of entree: fried chicken, roast pork loin, grilled salmon or Vivian’s famous tomato pie, served with your choice of side. Top it off with a dessert choice of either strawberry cobbler or carrot cake. Reserve online through Resy.
Azur is the perfect European getaway for your mom to relish Mother’s Day Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Make a reservation online through Resy.
Big Bad Breakfast invites moms to dine-in and order an entree to receive a complimentary strawberry dessert biscuit.
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