If you want to surprise your guests with something different for your next dinner party, consider an eco-friendly theme and move the party outdoors! After years of hosting the same old dinner parties, adding a little fun and environmental consciousness into the mix is the perfect way to breathe new life into your event.
Before you get started, the first item on the agenda is figuring out where your guests will sit. After all, patio table and chair sets are nice, but they only go so far in accommodating a group of ravenous dinner guests! In keeping with the green theme, recycled plastic picnic tables are a great choice. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they are incredibly versatile as well, easily transforming from casual to elegant, depending upon your needs.
Best of all, when party time is over, you can use the picnic tables for family dinners, outdoor activities with the kids, or simply to sit outside and enjoy a good book.
Recycled Picnic Tables: An Eco-Friendly And Versatile Choice
Okay, so you might be thinking “outdoor dinner party” translates to “barbeque”, but that is far from the truth! When you choose plastic picnic tables as the foundation of your event, the sky is the limit. You can go as laid back or as fancy as you’d like! It all comes down to the type of décor you select to accompany your picnic tables.
With so many different colors, shapes and sizes to choose from, including round, hexagonal and rectangular varieties, there are endless opportunities to get creative with your seating configuration. You can easily find plastic picnic tables made from recycled HDPE (#2) plastics, so be sure you guests are aware that they are seated at one of the most eco-friendly types of tables you can find!
Preparing Your Backyard For Food, Fun And Friends
So how can you put a green spin on the classic dinner party? Start with your menu, of course! The most obvious, and delicious, choice is to create an organic or all-natural menu, which is as simple as heading to your local health food store or farmer’s market. You can even find organic ingredients at most national grocery store chains.
Once you’ve planned your menu, it’s time to decorate and set the table! When you’re going for an eco-friendly vibe, utilizing recycled picnic tables alone isn’t quite enough. There are a number of things you can do to convey the theme to your guests. For example, serve your food on glass dinnerware. That’s right, no plastic plates or utensils this time around. Unless, of course, they are recyclable!
You can also use recycled items to make centerpieces, place cards, and votive holders. One option might be to peel the labels off of empty glass jars, tie elegant ribbons around them and fill them with pinecones, rocks or fragrant wildflowers for a rustic, yet sophisticated look.
However you choose to adorn your plastic picnic tables, as long as you gather a dynamic group of close friends and family around them, you’ll be all set. And don’t forget to take a minute to relax and enjoy the party yourself. Just because you’re hosting, doesn’t mean you should be excluded from the fun!
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