Planning a get-together with your family or friends?
How about an outdoor dinner party!
If you’ve got a gorgeous backyard at home, that’s all you need to turn your home into the perfect place to host the dinner party of the year.
With the help of our friend Pinterest, we hand-picked some of the most jaw-dropping settings, food ideas, and decorations that will take your party to the next level.
Leave a comment below and tell us which one was your favorite.
Backyard Tent
Colorful setup perfect for a kids party, or even grownups.
Glorious Under Tree Event
A decadent affair is suitable for afternoon tea or a girlie get-together.
Romantic Picnic
The very Instagram-friendly setup under a tree with a few blankets.
That’s all you need. Oh, and a couple of friends too!
Let there be Light
This was actually shot at a wedding, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking inspiration for your next dinner party!
Candles & Light
Natural and so wonderful! Herbs and candles make the perfect centerpiece!
Food Bonanza
The more food is the better.
Simple & Effective
Tree, old table, and a few lights.
How pretty is this?
Backyard Picnic
For a larger event, opt for an informal boho-inspired backyard picnic.
Mexican Fiesta
Colors and cactus, bring them on!
Gorgeous Lights
The beauty of simplicity.
Centerpiece
Floral centerpieces are not just for weddings!
Effective Lights Decoration
Bring those lights to life with these simple decorations.
Small Backyard Party
A small family gathering in your backyard?
This is all you need!
Innovative
Think outside of the box!
Cocktails
Change glasses for something a little different!
Salad Bar
Salad bar as you’ve never seen it before.
Summer Party
Summer fiesta in full swing1
Wine Barrels
Wine barrels instead of tables? Good idea at all parties!
Garden Corner
A lush little corner in your garden turned into a beautiful dinner setting.
Beer Barrow
Do we need to say more?
Candle Lovers Dream
Candles. The more the better.
Beach Picnic
No backyard? Beach will do nicely!
Woodland Inspired
Another wedding-inspired setting, absolutely gorgeous.
Refreshments
Swop the cakes for something more refreshing.
Cactus Love
Cactus is all over Pinterest and people can’t get enough of these prickly friends.
Bohemian Rooftop
Something cut out straight from dream Instagram life.
By the Sea
Work with nature and highlight what you already have.
No Mess Dessert
No messy desserts are needed!
Vibrant Morrocan
A beautiful blend of colors, shapes, and tones.
A Space of your Own
Build your own tent, even in the middle of the forest.
Think Outside of the Box
Now that’s a unique dining setup!
Pink & Blue
Stylish and classic, can’t go wrong with pink and blue.
Food Bar
A more adventurous take on the food bar.
Pink & Orange
For those who love colors and contrast.
Fruit Trees
All-natural, all beautiful.
Seaside
Another take on the seaside picnic.
Dreamy
Like a scene from a movie.
Urban
Urban dreams.
Lantern Galore
Too much like a wedding? There are never enough candles, no matter what the occasion is.
Natural
Keeping things simple and natural.
Space for Four
Festivities under fruit trees.
Fabulous ideas! I’ll do Think Outside of the Box party in my garden next time :)