Backyard Barbecue
A backyard barbecue is relaxed, festive and friendly. Since barbecues usually take place in the summer, ask your florist about which flower varieties do well in your climate.

Floral Decorating Ideas
Consider using Mason jars filled with bunches of daisies (a great summer flower) over checkered tablecloths. Drop a few candles into similar jars if it is an evening event. Or ask your florist to make colorful arrangements in fun containers such as baskets or bottles.

Special Touches
Decorate pies and cakes with matching flowers and greens. Use strands of raffia to tie napkins around silverware, slipping a single stem into each bow.

Suggested Flowers
Daisies, marigolds, roses, lilies, asters, sunflowers, scabiosa and ornamental grasses.

Other Party Themes

Backyard Barbecue
Perfect Patio/Garden Party
Hawaiian Luau
French Country Dinner
Mexican Fiesta
Wine at Nine