Just because you'll be taking the dinner party outside does not mean that it should not look as fabulous as it tastes!
One way to start thinking about your outdoor table is to think color theme. A very fresh and modern color theme for any occasion is white and one other color: red and white, blue and white, green and white or yellow and white. Keep to this two color theme throughout, from centerpiece to each place setting, napkins, tablecloths. The result is very dramatic and beautiful.
A more traditional, but still playful and fun, theme is patriotic red, white and blue. Turn the theme up a notch by adding a small flag at each place setting. Simply paint a small terra cotta pot with acrylic white paint, fill it with play sand or small stones and stick a small flag in. You can then offer these to guests as a favor.
Having a luncheon for a group of girlfriends? How about a botanical theme. Begin by bringing your floral china outside. Keep things relaxed by mixing patterns on plates, teacups and saucers. Use floral tablecloths and napkins in a variety of prints, or mix in some Battenburg lace, to keep the theme going. Add a centerpiece of fresh seasonal flowers from the garden. Not serving tea? Use teacups to serve fruit salad, or dessert instead.
Even a romantic dinner for two can be moved outside for the evening. Set a small table for two with a sheer or silky cloth, overstuffed pillows on the chairs, silver serving pieces and lots of candlelight.
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