How to decorate?

We're doing a backyard reception at my parents' home. There will be about 25-30 guests. We'll only have a couple of tables with chairs on the (small-ish) deck, and the rest will just be blankets on the grass because their yard is a 30* hill. How do we decorate for a backyard wedding? There's a railing that goes around the deck that I can place things on but with only one or two tables, I don't know what I should do. Should I put flowers and/or favours on the railing? Any suggestions would be appreciated - I'm at a loss! Thanks!

How to decorate?
How about a picnic basket centerpiece for each blanket? The picnic basket could be artfully decorated with flowers, pinecones, etc.
Reply:Rent some tables and chairs to provide more comfort for the guests and also do blankets for the younger ones. Not having any place to sit is really uncomfortable; you could open up the house and have the tables there. Seating is crucial at an event like this.
Reply:I really like the picnic idea!
Reply:Be sure that there are enough chairs for everyone over 30 years old -- who will have trouble getting up and down from blankets on the grass. You might use tent-stakes to anchor blankets so that they don't slide down the hill. Most adults will simply choose not to sit -- especially if they are dressed up at all.



You could hang baskets of flowers (think a cone shaped holder) from the railing. The cones could also hold utensils, paper napkins, etc. that would free up counter and table top space. Hang them at different levels with long ribbons tied with a bow to the railing.



If you've got limited or no seating, all your food offerings should be bite-sized. Mini-burgers, tiny sandwiches, appetizers, cheese cubes, fruit on skewers, etc. so that all the people standing can manage a small plate and a drink. Nothing that requires a knife or fork, if you can!



Solo makes a disposable plate with a slit that holds a wine glass, so that you can hold both a plate and drink in one hand.



Save the railing for people to set down glasses and plates -- be sure that the area closest to the stairs is completely clear of obstacles.



Get rid of ANYTHING you can to free up standing room on the deck (the grill, even covered, takes up a lot of space).
Reply:maybe drape some tulle along the railing, with bows or flowers at each point where you connect the tulle to the rail. maybe a few potted plants around the perimeter, maybe with some christmas lights on them if you want.

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