As someone who loves dining outdoors, I’m super excited about today’s topic… hosting outdoor dinner parties or lunches!
It’s summer time and there’s no better place than being outdoors with friends and family this summer.
Last week we discussed some great ways to get your outdoor space ready for summer.
Today, we’re discussing some of the best ways to create an ambiance at your next outdoor event!
When setting a table for an outdoor event, you’ll want to follow similar principles as decorating inside your home.
The key to hosting are the attention to details.
The goal is to make your guests feel special and that they know you thought of them as you put this all together.
Yes these tips below will enhance that feeling but all any of us want is to feel special and cared for.
Outdoor dining is also a great place to have some fun and incorporate colors or patterns you may not be bold enough to use in your formal dining room. There are so many beautiful patterns and textures out there so don’t be afraid to try something different.
Let’s go!
-Linens
Not only it is functional to style your table with a linen table cloth or runner, it is always a beautiful foundation for any table.
Next incorporate placemats and cloth napkins, using cloth is great because you can throw them in the wash once the night is over. Plus it’s great for the environment.
There are so many colorful prints and natural textures that your use to decorate your table.
Below are some fun finds.
-Melamine, my old friend
Find melamine dinnerware such as plates, bowls and cups.
Listen, there is no use in bringing glasses and ceramic plates outdoors.
Go out and source some fun melamine sets and they’ll last forever! They are light weight, indestructible and available in a variety of patterns and colors.
-Dress it up
Just because we’re dining outside doesn’t this is should be any less pretty than if we were inside the home. Create a fun centerpiece. Bring out those colorful candle stick holders that you love.
Eating outdoors is always a treat so make it feel special for your guests.
-Bug Free Zone
As much as I love outdoor dining, no one likes the bugs that you are inevitabley surrounded by. There are some incredible remedies to keep the bugs away as you enjoy a meal outside.
Below are some natural and manmade options to help keep the critters at bay while you’re enjoying a meal.
Now, let’s drool over these stunning tables!
No matter what you do make it fun and enjoy those summer nights!
Stay Spirited!
-F