Celebrate the joy of spring turning into summer with an outdoor dinner party that puts fresh into focus. The greenest season of the year calls for a gathering of those nearest and dearest. Express gratitude for the beauty of both nature and the bonds of family and friends by throwing a spring bash that will be remembered long after the season has passed.
Planning Makes Perfect
Planning is the most crucial task to your party’s success. Sit down and take into account the many factors involved in throwing an outdoor bash, such as:
- How many guests can fit in the backyard?
- What will the weather be like on the day of, and will I need my dining table cover on hand in case of rain?
- Which allergy and food preferences do I need to consider?
- What is the best way to seat my dinner guests?
Once you have these essential details ironed out, the task of comfortably hosting your friends and family will be a breeze.
Exquisite Invitations
An elegant affair like a Spring dinner party calls for a level of decorum not found in your average backyard barbecue. Give your event the chic flair it deserves by sending out personalized invitations to your guests. A floral or spring motif will cater nicely to your dinner party theme, and taking the extra step to personalize your invitations will show guests your gratitude for their presence in your life.
A Flowerful Spring Escape
Ambiance is everything when it comes to a fresh floral celebration. Transforming your backyard into a springtime paradise can be made simple with a few decorating tips. Head to your local garden center to pick up garlands or vines for an innovative lighting décor DIY, and stock up on fresh-cut, in-season blooms to craft the floral centerpiece of your dreams. You can even combine form and function by decorating your chair covers and outdoor pillow & cushion covers with floral accents.
Garden Games
Don’t let your guests grow bored while sitting on your outdoor custom sofa covers as dinner is being prepared. Garden games are a simple way to keep your friends and family entertained while waiting for dinner to be served or as a post-meal activity. Croquet, bocce ball, and classic horseshoes are just a few of the many outdoor games that are a breeze to set up in your backyard. Having games and activities on hand provides ample entertainment as well as a bit of friendly competition for your guests.
Hors D’oeuvres Happy
The hallmark of an elegant dinner party affair is the serving of hors d’oeuvres prior to the main course. There are plenty of ways to integrate the fresh bounty of Spring into your appetizer menu, from light and breezy apricot-proscuitto focaccia to spicy yet refreshing chile-lime corn wheels. Serve your light bites on a dining table cover that is accented with touches of floral decor.
Raise Your Glass
Of course, no dinner party is complete without a selection of creative cocktails on hand for your guests to enjoy. While drawing up a drink menu for the festivities, pull inspiration from spring. Floral cocktails have exploded in popularity in recent years and are a surefire hit at any garden affair. And if you can incorporate ingredients from your own backyard garden, you will not only be an entertaining host, but an innovative one as well.
Dessert Delight
Don’t limit yourself to the traditional offerings of cake and cookies once it’s time for sweet treats. Go all-in on theme with exciting, unique desserts that bring the best of Spring’s flavors to the table. Chamomile-mascarpone strawberry tarts call for the freshest fruits around, while lavender honey macaroons bring new meaning to the term “garden to table”. Invite your guests to enjoy these sweet treats on the patio by removing your custom sofa covers and let the lounging commence.
Grateful Goody Bags
When your evening of dinner party festivities draws to a close, show those you hold closest your appreciation with an elegant goody bag. These treat bags don’t have to be extravagant but instead made with love and appreciation. Fill each bag with the recipient’s favorite candy and a thank you note for attending your Spring dinner party. You can even gift small succulents or other blooms to stay on your spring theme. Regardless of how you build your bag, your guests will be delighted with this personal touch that means so much.
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