t’s time to begin planning the look and feel of your summer soirée. Three key components in the planning process are as follows: good preparation, giving yourself room to be creative, and borrowing ideas from the most memorable dinner parties you’ve attended.
An elegant outdoor dinner party isn’t just about the food you serve; if you really want to impress your guests, finishing touches such as decoration, music, and lighting can make all the difference. Follow the guide below to learn more about how to throw a stylish garden get-together this summer.
Design An Elegant Table Setting
Matching tones is crucial to cultivating a luxury setting for your guests. Organic modern is making a statement this summer, soft, earthy colours with character. Whether hosting in your garden or inside the home, seek out these tones across your décor and amplify them to maintain a consistency of style. Using flowers or greenery is ideal as they add life to any setting, display them in a range of different vases to create height and add interest to your table.
To elevate the dining area, dig into your creative flair for a theme, this could be as simple as lemons (think Amalfi Coast) or go bold with paisley for a statement look. Be mindful of colour combinations, even the brightest tones belong to a mixable palette, use this to your advantage to craft a show-stealing setting.
Making It Your Own
When welcoming your guests, it can be fun to introduce something new to the format of your home that serves to entertain. This could include decorative trays holding the next round of cocktails or canapes for guests to enjoy as they mingle. It may not be necessary to indulge in new furnishings, our homes are full of beautiful features that get lost in the essence of time and new trends. Revisit your interior first loves, bring them back to life to inspire your guests and showcase your elegant taste.
Creating An Ambience
If you have a large tree in your garden, place your table underneath, stringing lights around the branches to cultivate a cosy and sophisticated setting. Characterful guests and great conversation guarantee a night to remember, but it’s important to set the mood to ensure everyone can bring the best version of themselves to the table. Summer socials lend themselves to the luxury of natural light, we must concern ourselves with cultivating the perfect ambience once the sun begins to set. As dusk creeps in, try to mirror the sky's tones, maintaining a warm, dull-lit serenity for your guests. Focus on bringing a glow to the darker corners of your setting, small tea lights, fairy lights, lanterns, wall lights, cordless outdoor lamps, or even an outdoor fire pit will add a warm and inviting feel.