Fine dining al fresco deserves more than paper plates and plastic cups. For very little effort, you can dress a table worthy of the sun and stars.
Combining fabrics that float in the breeze, with casual place settings, candles and flowers will keep the conversation and good times flowing long into the night.
We've put together a few table settings to get you started. But don't stop here, add your own personal touches for an experience to remember.
How-tos for some of our table ideas can be found in The Gathering.
Creating centerpieces for your outdoor tables can be as simple as a plant set in a terra cotta pot. Groupings of small pots filled with florals and greens are a great way to dress the umbrella pole on a table. Also set some pots along the deck railing for more mood play. Candles add a touch of magic to any evening event. Don't just place a few on the table. Scatter some along your deck and patio in a random pattern and set some along the railing. Now sit back and bask in the glow.
