Lights, Details, Action! | Parties on the Patio

Hello, fellow planners. Whether it's a dinner party or a bridal shower, alfresco parties can be magical, can't they? Here are some ideas for my family's Parties on the Patio (a bridal shower and rehearsal dinner), with inspiration gathered from the interweb. Enjoy! 

LIGHTS

Strands of "Alfresco" Lights draped from House to Arbor

Chinese Paper Lanterns in center, lighting tables

Star Twinkle Lights hanging on Arbor and Jasmine Trellis

Flowers in Individual Flower Tubes, put in the Arbor (to add a pop of loveliness!)

Small Paper Lanterns hanging from the Avocado Tree

A "Bouquet" of Paper Lanterns where extra light is needed

Twinkle Lights wrapped around the base of the Avocado Tree

A hand-drawn map depicting the Party Patio. (Fancy.)

Net Twinkle Lights are magical, and Ikea has some unique lighting as well (see below).

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CHAIRS

Atlas Party Rental

White Wood Folding Chairs (about $2.80 ea.)

(You've seen these, right? If not, check out Atlasparty's site.)

White, Plastic Samsonite Chairs (about $1.75 ea.)

Plastic chairs are the more cost-effective option, but they still look very nice.

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VASES

Square Dining Table Centerpieces
Cylinder Vases for the Buffet

Below are some Rectangular and Cube Shaped Vases

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CANDY BUFFET CONTAINERS

Planting containers are great for candy bars, and apothecary containers are always classy.
(You can find planters at hardware stores like Home Depot or Ace Hardware, and Michael's Craft Store is always a great resource for Apothecary Jars.)

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