Checklist for Decorating Your Patio Set for a Party

When you decorate your patio set for a party or special occasion, you’ll want to consider several factors. So make your checklist before you get started. The basic elements include linens, dishes, centerpieces, and lighting. Extra things you may wish to place on your checklist include chair decorations or cushions, favors, mosquito control, and additional patio decorations.

Linens for your patio set could include:

• Table cloth
• Napkins
• Placemats
• Coasters

Dishes you might wish for your patio set:

• Dinner plates
• Salad or dessert plates
• Bowls
• Cutlery
• Serving dishes
• Pitchers
• Salt and pepper shakers

Centerpieces you might consider:

• Candles
• Flowers
• Edible arrangements
• Foliage

Patio lighting could include:

• Candles
• Christmas lights
• Fire pits
• Lanterns
• Track lights
• Lamps