35 Summer Event Trends

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35 Summer Event Trends22

Summertime tables are ablaze with new designs. Check out the latest ways to bring a summer feel to your décor that reflects the best of summer’s sun-kissed, leisurely days.

1. Oversized or Flowing Table Linen

Drape tables with luxurious, overflowing linen that mirror the abundance of the summer season, for a sensational, dreamy atmosphere.

Winsome and Wright | East Made Event Company | Sophie + Co. | White Glove Rentals | Party Rental Ltd.

2. Memorable Bars

Why not get creative for your event bar? Rather than going with a standard bar setup, let your imagination run wild, like this unique approach for a Western-themed outdoor event.

3. Neon Tropical

Bring on the color with a neon tropical design. There is something subliminal that happens with linen and tableware in striking brights that tends to inspire maximum enjoyment.

4. Sheer Floral Overlays

Delicate floral overlays atop fresh summer table linen bring the magic of the season to life.

Jenny B Photography | SRS Events | Eight Tree Street Floral | Something Vintage | Airlie

5. Floral Sculptures

Make a summer event dramatic with the fruits and flowers of nature with floral sculptures that reflect the abundance of the season, draped with a tenting effect of delicate sheers and floral-toned linen for the ultimate dramatic appeal.

6. Wreaths

Bring summer wreaths to your event, on tables and walls for a lush, romantic atmosphere.

7. Neon Signs

Add custom neon signage to a design to make a summer wedding or other special occasion beyond the ordinary.

8. Incorporating Fruit Into Your Floral Designs

Summer is overflowing with nature’s bounty – design your event to reflect the season by adding a profusion of flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

Robyn Rachel Photography | A Stem Above | Tablescapes Party Rentals | Chicago Botanic Garden

9. Modern Animal Print

The attraction of animal prints lives on – but has entered new realms with a modern take. Build a unique table with linen in a contrasting shade, layered with a modern animal print and gold tableware.

Mac’s Floral | Hutch Events | ZooMontana

10. Edible Flower Cocktails

Dress up your cocktails with edible flowers to bring the fragrance of the summer season to your table design. Stack the flowered cocktails as a dramatic design feature.

11. Popcorn

Dress up your summer occasion with individual popcorn treats to ramp up your summer theme with colors to match your table design.

KVC Photography | Chancey Charm

12. Gourmet Cotton Candy

Bring on the sweets with gourmet cotton candy to add a unique summery atmosphere to an indoor or outdoor occasion.

Lynn Lindsey Photography | Konsider It Done Weddings | Sweet Wool Co.

13. Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Make dessert an event to remember with ice cream cone cupcakes topped with edible flowers for a delicious way to bring summer to the forefront.

14. Mini Tacos

Dress up a summer table with custom linen, gourmet mini tacos, and a delicious tequila cocktail to create the ultimate summer event.

HMR Designs | Boutique Bites | Brique Chicago

15. Watercolor Cakes

Your cake should be a work of art. To create a unique summer vibe, a watercolor cake adds a delightful look to any occasion.

16. Unexpected Entertainment

Wow your guests with unique choices in entertainment – imagine the response when they see acrobats hanging from the ceiling or other unexpected options.

Aga Kownacka Photography

17. Drawings

Engage an artist to create drawings during your event and present them to the guests – a caricaturist is always busy and a source of laughter for everyone.

Magnolia Event Design | I Heart My Groom | Chasing Linen

18. Cheeky Favors

Present your guests with cheeky favors that match the theme of your event, from beachy to romantic, or tasty treats plated in unique glassware they can carry home as a memory.

19. Instagram-Worthy Spaces

Create special spaces where your guests can take selfies in a perfect setting.

Anna Peters Photography | Gather Design Company | Simply by Tamara Nicole

20. Ultra Violet

Define your table with ultraviolet linen atop a dark underlay accented with bright florals to signal the warmth and abundance of summer – a stunning way to make your occasion memorable.

21. Swirling Blues

Your guests will be swimming in cool blues with swirling designs on custom linen. Add greenery for a fresh naturalistic atmosphere perfect for a summer event.

22. Bold Color Play

Boldly-hued linen accented with multi-hued napkins and floral designs bursting with the brightest blooms, along with a matching cocktail makes a summer table exceptionally inviting.

Lifelong Photography Studio | Kelly Kennedy Weddings | Gabro Event Services | A Chair Affair

23. Floral Inspired Brights

What says summer more than a table covered with linen designed in bright floral patterns? Make your event signal the lazy days of summer with this design.

Sunshower Photography

24. Southwest Colors

For a stunning summer table, choose linen in updated Southwest designs, and load the table with desert blooms, brassware, and other design elements for an eclectic look.

HMR Designs | Boutique Bites | Brique Chicago

25. Golden Undertones

Your tablescape takes on a royal gleam with golden undertones woven into custom linen, topped with golden chargers, with added depth and interest in floral designs, and mirrored in silky, shimmering napkin hues.

Kehoe Designs | Floral Exhibits | The Geraghty

26. Peach

Nothing says summer like a tablescape built upon luxurious peach linen, accented with pale peach napkins and a glorious burst of summer florals.

Floral Wonders

27. Pink and Blue

Create a stunning summer event table with pale pink linen topped with blue accents in florals, reflected in your chargers and other subtle design elements.

28. Metal Placemats

Bring an eclectic style element to a summer occasion by adding metal placemats to your table design, along with layered linen in varying hues.

Kate Ames Photography | Perfectly Posh Events | Swoon Floral Design | Saint Irene’s

29. Floral Clusters

Create a summer tablescape to remember by building upon geometric linen designs loaded with floral clusters in small, unique vases.

Yun Li Photography | La Rue Events | Rebloom Florals | Accent Décor Rentals | The Foundry

30. New Napkin Rings

Your summer event table can be ramped up with the addition of contemporary napkin ring designs shaped to allow you to tuck in custom cards or menus.

31. Pillows

Load comfy pillows to reflect your theme on creative seating areas and to make a summer occasion warm and inviting.

Cattura Weddings | Curate Plan Style | Tablescapes | HMR Designs | Chez Chicago

32. Tile Escort Cards

Use custom tile escort cards rather than paper versions to bring a summer reception, shower, or formal dinner a distinctly classy vibe.

33. Over-the-Top Flowing Florals in Gathering Spaces

Create a space that signals the abundance of summer with over-the-top florals where your guests will gather.