Don’t make these outdoor party mistakes

Five Common Outdoor Party Table Setting Mistakes

An outdoor party can be amazing, but it can also spell disaster. Here are some tips on avoiding the common pitfalls when you’re setting your table.

1. Avoid glass stemware, it breaks and is a bear to clean up from grass and poolside. Try Triton stemware. It’s thicker and feels elegant. I use these all the time.

2. Keep your centerpieces low. Nothing is worse than trying to have a conversation when your guests can’t see each other through the flowers. Try bud vases with a couple of stems and cluster tbud vaseshem or place on each plate.

3. Use cloth napkins. I love these from Two’s Company.. They are pricey but Amazon has a wonderful selection of dupes that will do. Try to stay between 20 and 17 inches. Any smaller and they feel too small.

4. Hang string lights over the table AND use candles. There’s usually not enough light from candles to eat comfortably. If you want real candles make sure they have globes to block the wind. These flickering candles are gorgeous and feel very real.

5. Prepare your cocktails ahead and limit your appetizers. You don’t want them full before they eat.

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