DIY Table Decorations For Your Wedding Reception or Garden Party this summer!

June 4th, 2009.

With all this glorious sunshine we have been having, we really should make the most of dining outside! So whether you are having an Outdoor Wedding Reception or are holding a Garden Party this summer-here are some beautiful ideas to decorate your tables settings.

“Bring a touch of colour to your table with these colourful place settings, centrepieces, and wedding favours from Country Living.”

Garden Teas Party Table Decoration

A rich tablecloth and sparkling glass dishes add a feeling of luxury to an outdoor setting. Colourful berry desserts on stands of varying heights and a bouquet of blooms in a vintage silver coffee urn infuse the space with colour.

Vintage Birdcage Centrepiece

A vintage birdcage makes a novel centrepiece when filled with flowers.

Country Garden Place Setting

Napkins wrapped in burlap and freesia add a fragrant and elegantly simple touch.

Floral Buffet

Display flowers in different ways to brighten up a buffet. Here, a burst of yellow gerbera daisies acts as a centrepiece, surrounded by white blooms in different-size bowls and a cloche-encased vase.

Hydrangea Table Setting

Soft lavender hydrangeas in a crisp white pot perfectly match this quilted tablecloth and white dishes.

Elegant Glasses

Use crystal glasses tied with pink ribbon or floral wineglass charms for a touch of glamour.

Pretty in Pink

For a relaxed get-together with the girls, whip up a simple cake covered in luscious pink frosting. Serve with pink lemonade or cocktails in fancy glasses.

Country Wedding Bunting

Place a table on the porch or lawn and brighten the seating with cushions in vibrant prints. Capture spring breezes with banners cut from coordinating fabrics and embellished with aviary motifs. The feather tree centrepiece is adorned with cookies that guests will be given to take home.

Tulips in Bud Vases

For a touch of elegance, place a glass bobeche (look for these candlestick collars where candles are sold) atop a bud vase and hang crystal lusters (we found ours at a flea market) around the edge. Finish with any single bloom that can stand on its own.

Pastel Table

Fanciful, intimate, and simple to prepare, a tea party is a party like no other. Set the scene with fragrant branches of lilacs and vintage china adorned with English rose motifs. Floral-print napkins, silver teaspoons, tiered serving pieces, and a dash of pastel-coloured sugar all add a touch of romantic grandeur. And a chandelier hanging from a tree branch lends the affair sophisticated charm.

Afternoon Tea

Bring your fancy chairs outdoors for a fresh-air breakfast or afternoon tea.

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