Summer Soiree: Hosting The Perfect Outdoor Dinner Party

When summer comes strolling into our lives, it brings a lot of magical moments along with it. There’s the first fireflies, the first warm breezes, the sound of kids playing late into the night, and the smell of neighbors grilling. But our favorite summer moment has to be the cherished outdoor dinner party. It’s everything we love about summer and interior design, all bundled into a heart-warming package.

Decorating For The Perfect Outdoor Dinner Party

1. Set The Table

Don’t be afraid to pull out dinnerware from the kitchen to create a more formal feel. Add candles and flowers to enhance the dining vibe.

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Jardine Dining Table – $999[/col-md-6_last][/df_row]

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Pillivuyt Porcelain Dinnerware – $115[/col-md-6][col-md-6_last]

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2. Don't Forget To Tend The Bar

Let’s face it, those warm evening breezes take on whole new charm when you’ve got a delightful beverage to sip on. Up your bar game with a bar cart, champagne bucket, pitcher, shakers and cocktail sets.

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Banded Rim Pitcher – $49[/col-md-6_last][/df_row]

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Resin Champagne Bucket – $250[/col-md-6][col-md-6_last]

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3. Cultivate The Mood With Lighting

Want your outdoor dinner party to make your guests feel at ease? Create a relaxing mood with lighting and accessories like lanterns, string lights, candles and vases.

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Lazy Susan Glass Hurricane – $84[/col-md-6_last][/df_row]
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String Lights – $59[/col-md-6][col-md-6_last]

Sparkler Starry String Lights – $59[/col-md-6_last][/df_row]

4. Go Casual

When it comes to outdoor gatherings, perfectly-imperfect style is what you’re going for. To achieve a Boho, informal look, layer rugs and throws over your lawn and mix floor cushions and pillows for seating.

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Tie Dye Linen Napkin – $25[/col-md-6][col-md-6_last]
Braided Jute Floor Cushion – $69[/col-md-6_last][/df_row]

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These tips should be enough to make your next outdoor dinner party hard to forget. You might like it so much that you want to bring some of that style inside. Just let us know when you’re ready and we’ll help you make any space worthy of a gathering.