How To Dress Up Your Backyard

Summer is the best season for entertaining. After a long winter and an unpredictable spring, you can always count on summer to host your outdoor event. You can’t beat the late nights filled with warm breezes, the smell of bonfire, and late night chatter. The key to a successful summer night is planning and preparation. Here are some affordable DIY trends that will make your backyard event the talk of the town. Happy planning!

POPTAILS– What’s better than a cocktail…a poptail! This refreshing twist on a classic summertime treat will have your guests talking for weeks. Poptails are a hybrid of a cocktail and a popsicle. They are the perfect way to keep cool during the summer months. 

STRING LIGHTS- String lights are the perfect way to turn any outdoor space into an enchanting oasis. They are easy to hang, in addition to being affordable. Drape them around your deck railings or around a patio umbrella. The ambiance they give off is perfect for a relaxing summer night. 

PAINTED PINEAPPLES- Mix it up with a painted pineapple for a centerpiece instead of flowers. This unique craft screams summer and is super easy to make. All you simply have to do is paint the stem and let it dry overnight. Bonus- you can even eat it after the party is over. 

FRUIT PLACE CARDS- Fruit place cards are both environmentally friendly and tasty. These add a personal touch that guests won’t soon forget. Summer is the perfect time to use them too because any fruit imaginable is in season, so you will have lots of options to choose from.

BUILD YOUR OWN S’MORES BAR PARTY TABLE- The perfect ending to a summer party is a bonfire. It’s a summer tradition that never gets old. A new take on the classic s’more is a build your own s’mores bar. Filled with different types of chocolates, marshmallows, crackers, and even fruit, it is sure to please all of your guests.

MINI FOOD IDEAS– Make your dinner extra cute with the new mini food trend. The mini food trend has been rapidly growing and is perfect for providing guests with a variety of food to choose from. From mini shrimp cocktails to mini milkshakes, it’s the perfect way for guests to leave feeling satisfied.