By: Candice Lapin
Hola Novias….
I wanted to share this incredible dinner fresh from Sarah Yates. If you are not familiar with Sarah Yates, you should be she is an incredible photographer from Ventura/Santa Barbara area that shoots a ton of weddings and e-sessions in the Los Angeles, OC and Ventura/SB area.
She is so talented that she put together this dinner party and I thought – omg! It is time to share. I absolutely love backyard gatherings that are simple and chic and can be done for a great price.
If you know me, you know that I love high style and high fashion but I think style can be achieved on any budget which is why I love Target and Ikea so much. Whether you have a ton to spend on your wedding or just a little bit for a backyard party, you absolutely can have a chic event…it is just about the details.
Let’s dissect all the best parts of this dinner that Sarah threw for a few friends….
Picnic Table Style
You don’t have to go crazy on table tops or have a farm house table to make a wedding or shower look incredible. It is often the little details like the mis-matched chairs that bring a lot of charm to a dinner or lunch.
The Chairs
Check out her mismatched chairs. You might think – oh no – mismatched but let’s face it. It looks much more interesting this way. Some of the chairs are even a little weathered.
The TableTop
What I love about Sarah’s table top is that each item is vintage or flea market style. It doesn’t match but it goes beautifully together.
Mason Jars
Mason jars are an incredible way to bring a lot of that simple farmhouse DIY Martha look to a table. There are so affordable too. You can either begin collecting them from Flea markets or even Michaels.
Long Instead of Round Tables
You may have read some of my other posts and articles about how much I LOVE long tables but it is true.
WildFlowers
We are huge fans of wildflowers. We love that Sarah did small arrangements. SHe mixed foxtail and rununculas. How fabulous!
Small Candle Votives
Small candles in chic clear votives are an incredible way to bring a look together!! Plus, as nighttime hits, everyone looks so beautiful in candle light.
Individualized Nametags
It is an adorable way to put placecards at each seat!
Mismatched Napkins
Instead of white napkins, do turqoise and purple – these are the hottest colors in weddings and showers this summer.
White Plates
Don’t even bother with colorful plates – go all white even if they are paper!
Succulents in vases
Ok so along with the incredible wildflowers at Sarah’s party were these adorable succulents in vases. Incredible!
