For part two of our summer party essentials miniseries, upscale event planner Yifat Oren of Yifat Oren & Associates shares her top seven must-haves when hosting warm-weather gatherings. Although she produces high-end events for celebrity clients like Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore, she prefers her own parties to be “laid-back, ecofriendly and fun.” From casual place settings to budget-chic decor, follow Yifat’s essentials for the perfect low-key get-together.
Upscale event planner Yifat Oren shares her top seven summer party essentials.
Every Warm-Weather Party Needs…
Summer Fun Citrus Slice invitation, cocodot.com
Easy Invites: “I usually blast an informal email invite to friends on cocodot.com.”
7″ compostable starch plates, sustyparty.com :: Rainbow Stripey Straw mix, shopsweetlulu.com :: Tekla dish towels, ikea.com
Earth-Friendly Plates: “These colorful plates are biodegradable.”
Paper Straws: “They’re cute and popular with the kids, but adults love them too.”
Clever Napkins: “I buy these dish towels in bulk — you can’t beat the price — and use them as napkins.”
Smith & Hawken 10-count string lights, target.com :: Alseda stool, ikea.com
Mood Lighting: “Stringer lights make any yard look better. Drape them above the food table or hang them from tree to tree.”
Extra Seating: “Scatter these little rattan ottomans around outside — they’re chicer than folding lawn chairs.”
Tournament Bocce, llbean.com
Lawn Games: “Bocce is perfect for the backyard — lots of people can play or watch.”
See more of Yifat’s low-key party planning tips and others in this summer’s HGTV Magazine (flip to page 134) — on newsstands now! And check back next week for more quick and easy entertaining ideas from the pros.
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These are great party Ideas. I'll use them at my Green Home winner party I'm going to have, when my name is announced as the winner.
Love the invite and straws!
Come check out the yummy summery food I made over the weekend. http://www.becauseofmadalene.com
Christina
OK, you got me at the zucchini succotash. That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your Father's Day recipes!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful topic you have about party essential and I think that I must gonna join the said summer camp.
אוכל
How do I find out who won the Dream House – it was supposed to be announced this month.
a good question, I was already packing and no call yet