I love to entertain outdoors in the summer, especially in the evenings when the temperatures are lower and the sunlight lasts longer. With outdoor twinkling lights and some fabulous music, it’s just a magical setting. It’s fun to mix things up when you’re entertaining outdoors, too, with more color and whimsical patterns. Here are some of my favorite summer entertaining must-haves!

Brightly colored drinkware adds jewel tones to the table, and these selections from Williams-Sonoma are also unbreakable, which is a bonus when you’re on a patio or porch.

I prefer real linens over paper, even when entertaining outdoors! So I love these gorgeous Salento linen napkins from Serena & Lily. And the included navy tassel tie operates as the perfect napkin ring.

Chic and unique, this eco-friendly outdoor dinnerware is constructed of hemp and cotton. So you can show your love of the Earth while eating in the great outdoors!

I love woven trays for transferring food and tableware from the kitchen to the outdoor dining area. I use them in a lot of my projects because the texture is so great and the natural material is perfect for outdoor entertaining. You can find similar trays at many retailers, like the Evgenii tray from Birch Lane.

What are your outdoor entertaining essentials? Let me know in the comments section below!

Warmly,

Beth