Nothing says summer like a big, beautifully styled table under the open sky amongst the gentle breeze in the trees! Whether it’s a relaxing al fresco lunch or a full-on garden party, thoughtfully styling your table can tie the whole experience together. Here are our top five essentials to create a stylish, functional table your guests can enjoy and admire.
1. Pitchers, jugs, drink dispensers
Perfect for entertaining the larger parties – never underestimate the power of batch serving drinks! This saves time and space – and means guests can help themselves. They also make great centrepieces when infused with colourful drinks and fresh fruit. Think iced tea, infused waters or summer punch.
The Beaufort pitcher and the Savita drinks dispenser are great options to cater for lots of guests.
2. Edible décor and edible flowers
A creative and unique touch – edible décor is sure to wow your guests.
Perfect for local summer produce, scatter your table and meals with edible flowers such as violas or chamomile flowers. Add citrus slices, berries and fresh herbs to really finish the setting.
3. Lighting – lanterns, candle holders, string lights
When the party continues after the sunset – the perfect ambient lighting is key to compliment the dusky glow in the sky. Think candleholders, tea-lights, and even string lights along parasols or fencing to illuminate your gathering after-hours. Bonus points for using citronella candles to deter lots of flies and insects!
The Kuta lantern is perfect for sheltering a candle flame from a little breeze, and the Rambia candle holder creates a beautiful evening glow.
4. Glassware
Making sure you have enough glassware for your guests is a big win. If you are serving dessert alongside drinks and cocktails – a varied glassware selection will be key to a great gathering. Mix and match your summer glassware by opting for a range of sizes, colours, patterns and shapes. Tumblers, cocktail glasses, sundae dishes and wine glasses are some of the most popular choices and core staples within any household.
The embossed diamond pattern on the blue Fleur wine glasses makes a statement, and the green Fleur tumblers pair well with clear glassware.
5. Serve-ware and accessories
Elevate your dining experience with curated accessories and serve-ware. These details make serving much not only easier – but much more inviting! Think dip bowls, skewers, serving trays and reusable napkins.
The Hollywood nibble and dip set is perfect for keeping your snacks altogether, whilst the Hollywood pizza slice plates are ideal for keeping your slices separate!
These simple yet effective tips will keep you organised with happy guests and make your summer table as memorable as the event itself.
