FOURTH OF JULY BACKYARD BASH

Will and I are going to be in Portland for my cousin’s wedding on July 4 this year so I decided to gather some talented friends and put together a festive backyard bash a couple weeks early. If you’re planning a patriotic get-together for the holiday weekend, I hope you’ll be inspired! From the calligraphy place cards and the pink and red florals to the fruit skewers and strawberry champagne, I was head over heels for every last detail. I had so much coordinating this shoot and hope to bring you tons more entertaining features in the months to come! Enjoy!

design darling fourth of july party

{The setting: a breezy summer day with striped director’s chairs out on the lawn}

design darling fourth of july party table setting

{On the table: brass candlesticks, raffia placemats, red tulips, and pink peonies}

fourth of july fruit skewers

{Fourth of July fruit skewers with strawberries, bananas, and blueberries on a blue and white platter}

 design darling fourth of july dress{Strawberry champagne on a nautical serving tray}

fourth of july jack rogers

{Nothing says summer like a new pair of Jack Rogers}

design darling fourth of july raspberry coupes

{Coupe glasses filled with raspberries for a pop of color and healthy snacking}

fourth of july watermelon stars usa platter

{Watermelon stars on a USA serving platter}

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{Cheers!}

design darling matches

{Ahoy and ginger jar matches to light candles as the sun goes down}

calligraphy watercolor place cards

{Design is in the details: a watercolor stripe on calligraphy place cards}

design darling fourth of july party table{It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without cherry hand pies — recipe coming soon!}

rachel pally striped cutout maxi dress

{One of my favorite dresses, three summers in a row}

fourth of july tablescape design darling

Tablescape styling: Anna Rayner

Calligraphy: Jennings Ross

Photography: Kelly Christine

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