Decor Inspiration: Floral & Botanical Garden Party

Jun 14

Planning a summer garden party? Whether it’s to celebrate a birthday, engagement, new baby, or bridal shower, or simply to enjoy the lovely long days of summer with your friends, an elevated outdoor garden party is the perfect fit for the season.

For classic but current garden party decor ideas, I go straight to florals, botanicals, and natural textures.

Botanical place setting at an outdoor garden party designed by Eddie Zaratsian

Botanical place settings and a white and yellow floral arrangement at an outdoor garden party designed by Eddie Zaratsian

Design Tip: Layer organic textures and colors

In the teddy bear-themed baby shower shown here, we filled the space with romantic florals and nature inspired design elements in soft shades of white and green. I used white anemones, dahlias, and cosmos in profusion to create an ethereal look in the tabletop floral arrangements, then added natural shades of browns in the wicker furniture, woven plate chargers, and bronze glassware. The combination brought the look to life, and added texture and dimension to the overall design.

Wicker dining chairs and white and yellow floral arrangement at an outdoor garden party designed by Eddie Zaratsian

Design Tip: Don’t forget about lighting!

As your party moves from day to evening, you’ll need lighting for both style and function. Multiple sources of light work the best to create a beautiful atmosphere. Sprinkle your tables with votive candles, string twinkling cafe lights above your seating areas, or hang wireless LED lanterns from the trees or structures around you.