Summer Decorating Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
Today I’m sharing some beautiful ideas for creating a welcoming outdoor space to host family and friends as well as some outdoor entertaining and outdoor party decorating ideas.
I think that outdoor entertaining is the best kind of entertaining.
Just last evening we hosted a close group of family and friends for my Dad’s 75th birthday celebration, and as everyone gathered for a pre-dinner drink and appy, we all gravitated towards the deck and our outdoor entertaining area. Once the sun comes out and the weather warms up, it feels so good to be out enjoying the outdoors again, so it’s natural that outdoor parties are such a hit. And hosting an outdoor party or event can be super fun to style and decorate, as well.
Today, some friends and I are sharing our best ideas and tips around creating an outdoor space that is welcoming and beautiful for outdoor entertaining and hosting parties in.
Ashley shares are her great tips and recipes for a hosting a backyard party at Modern Glam. I’m in love with her beautiful outdoor space; I know you will enjoy it as well…
Centrepieces are a great way to make your table party ready! You’ll love this take your breath away outdoor styled table at Happy Happy Nester …
If you are planning a big event then you’ll want to check out Leslie’s tips for hosting. She hosted her son’s outdoor engagement party and created a beautiful California Hampton’s feel to the decor – read her awesome for adding decor to an outdoor dining room at My 100 Year Old Home.
Speaking of hosting wedding events, Ashley shared her tips for hosting a beautifully decorated and styled outdoor bridal shower at Modern Glam …
If you’re hosting for a younger crowd, like your kids and their friends, then you’ll love this idea for how to setup a cute and fun outdoor lemonade bar at She Gave It A Go. It looks delicious!
And even if your plans for entertaining are more casual then large parties, you can still create a super welcoming outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family. Kristi shared her ideas for creating beautiful outdoor rooms at The Pickled Rose.
At our previous home, we had setup our outdoors for all kinds of entertaining. From relaxed family dinners to larger barbecues and parties. As we work away on fixing up our new deck and backyard, I definitely feel a twang of sadness for the outdoor rooms that we had carved out at our old home. But it’s also fun to look back at how they came together (they didn’t start out looking like this!). Some of my favourite outdoor posts are…
Our Beachy Boho Dining Room and Deck Reveal…
Creating an Outdoor Living Room on our deck…
The super fun and cozy pea gravel fire pit reveal with a DIY s’mores bar…
And how we created a comfy and welcoming outdoor lounge area on the dock…
Ya, okay, we do miss that view! But we also absolutely love the convenience of our new home and I look forward to sharing the progress we’ve made on our back deck to turn it into a welcoming outdoor space. It certainly worked for us last night, as we all enjoyed our pre-dinner cocktails in the shade while the kids swam in the pool and played catch in the backyard.
I hope you’ve found some ideas for helping you turn your little corner of the outdoors into a welcoming and beautiful spot to host friends and family, whether it be for a small outdoor party or large scale outdoor entertaining event!
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Sitting outside, breathing fresh air accompanied by good drinks and simple décor is all that an outdoor area requires to set for an entertainment. Cheers Krista for penning your thoughts on how to make ones outdoors a welcome place for family and friends during entertainment or parties.