Design 101 - Think Outside the Box for Outdoor Entertaining

Style Me Pretty - Gia Canali Photography

Like other designers, event designers are great outside the box thinkers.  I get such a kick out of their creative use of furnishings, objects, landscapes and lighting to create events.  When planning your next outdoor event take a cue from event designers.  Look at your outdoor and indoor furnishings and landscaping through a new lens - the one where anything goes.  Don't just see planters - see gigantic candle holders!  Here is a selection of some of my favorite event designer creative solutions for outdoor entertaining.

	Blankets/Quilts as Tablecloths Once Wed Designer: Joy Thigpen
	Trellises As Light String Supports Once Wed Event Design: Epting Events
	Mix and Match Indoor and Outdoor Furnishings Once Wed Photographer: Jose Villa
	Rug Collage to Define the Event Space Once Wed Designer: Duet Weddings
	Trees as Supports for Lighting Style Me Pretty Photographer: Docuvitae
	Pool as Gigantic Vase Style Me Pretty Photographer: Docuvitae
	Planters as Candle Holders Karin Lidbeck Brent, Stylist
	Trellis as Buffet Canopy Green Wedding Shoes Photographer: Dana Grant Photography