The nights are getting (slightly) cooler and we’re ready to start sipping hot cocoa and bundling up in blankets … but it’s still nice enough to do so outdoors. Fall dinner parties under the trees and backyard soirees are some of our favorite things. We have six tips to make the most of fall and entertain friends and family outdoors with a harvest dinner or daytime potluck.
1. Tip: Move your indoor furniture outdoors to provide a cozy lounge
Rentals by Found Vintage Rentals
Photo by This Modern Romance
Florals by The Velvet Garden
via Be Inspired PR
2. Tip: Get cracking at the dinner table with a down home seafood boil
Furniture: Archive Rentals
Photography: Christine Bentley Photography
3. Tip: Create DIY centerpieces with mason jars and blooms from your backyard
Photography: Adrienne Maples Photography
4. Tip: Bring the whole crew together with a long family style table for endless laughs and conversation
Event Design: GATHER Events
Floral Design: Krista Jon
Photography: Rachel Wright
5. Tip: Add a s’mores station next to the fire pit for guests to enjoy
Photo via Be Inspired PR
6. Tip: Add fun and comfy seating options to your al fresco dining experience
Event Design: Mindy Weiss
Photography: Elizabeth Messina Photography
mmmmm… seafood bake – so fun!
I’m all about the s’more station!
Loving the different seating styles opposed to your typical patio furniture
Definitely going to use these tips, especially with this warm weather in California right now!
Can’t wait to throw an outdoor shindig!
All of this is so pretty! Definitely inspired to take the party outside 🙂
They’re the best!
so yummy and a fall party must-have!
they’re delish!
Loving the DIY centerpieces with mason jars! I need to try that!