7 Tips For Hosting An Elevated Summer Dinner Party
Summertime is here, and the living is easy, but it may not be the same sentiment when it comes to planning an elevated dinner party or knowing where to start. […] The post 7 Tips For Hosting An Elevated Summer Dinner Party appeared first on Essence.
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But first, we need to understand the mechanics of making an elevated summer dinner party a hit. Of course, the success of the party has a lot to do with strategic planning, starting with establishing a theme, as well as personalization, as guests love to feel thought of, cared for, and catered to, and lastly, adding a few memorable moments to the party doesn’t hurt.
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Expert event planner and hostess, Brittney Winbush, encourages us not to shy away from a good theme. “If you’re trying to elevate your dinner party, a theme might be the very thing that gets you there. A theme equals intention, providing direction for your color palette, menu, table layout, music, and even your outfit,” she says to ESSENCE. Check out more of her tips and tricks along with Michelle Gainey, an Atlanta-based wedding and event planner, summer party ideas, and how to execute them.
1. Set the Scene with a ThemeDo not shy away from a good theme. If you’re trying to elevate your dinner party, a theme might be the very thing that gets you there. A theme equals intention, providing direction for your color palette, menu, table layout, music, and even your outfit. Suddenly, everything becomes cohesive without you having to overthink it.
Here are some summer dinner party themes I’m loving right now:
Sea You Soon – A seafood-focused menu with seashell and pearl decor touches and chilled white wine, of courseEuro Summer – While everyone’s heading to Europe this summer, bring Italy or the South of France to your backyard with a curated wine station, light, lemon-forward pasta, and breezy linen everythingFarm to Table – Fresh produce (picked from your garden or the local farmer’s market), rustic plating, and a wooden table adorned with greenery and summer herbs woven throughout the dinnerA Night in the Garden – Your favorite summer florals, candles everywhere (preferably citronella to keep those bugs away), and a beautiful dinner under the stars 2. Make it Personal, Make it YoursI love a host who treats their dinner party like it’s a mini brand activation and they are the brand! Think about the world of customization. This is your opportunity to add your signature to your party. I’ve made my own wine bottle labels to match the theme of the night, and I’ve even seen creators like @channelceronne create custom to-go boxes for leftovers that feel like little gift bags. There are so many opportunities to lean into your signature hostingrel="tag">Dinner party luxury summer
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