6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
Gatherings
Music on. Glasses clink. Conversation flows. Community is at the heart of our gatherings, and intentionality is key. Here we cover all elements of hosting a great party without the stress, while tapping our favorite tastemakers to share the unique ways they host at home.
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A Backyard Garden Party to Celebrate the Moms In Your Life
And every single item is from Target.
Mother’s Day Plans, Sorted: 4 Gorgeous Menu Ideas She’ll Love
Menu ideas for a gathering she’ll cherish.
Savor Sunshine With Menu Ideas for Outdoor Gatherings
Everything’s better al fresco.
23 Easter Brunch Menu Ideas To Make Hosting Feel Effortless
Celebrate the season with these breezy recipes.
Every Dish You Need for a Perfect Dinner Party
28 menu ideas, from apps to dessert.
Everything You Need to Host a Cookbook Dinner Club
Food lovers and book lovers unite.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Book Club
Here’s everything you need to know.
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Recycled Glass Petite Goblets, Set of 4
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Overcome Hosting Anxiety—Therapists Share How to Stay Calm and Have Fun
Peace out, perfectionism.
8 Christmas Table Setting Ideas We’re Obsessed With—And How to Recreate the Look
Tables fit for a holiday feast.
Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Christmas Movie Night
Might just be your coziest night of the year.
The Biggest Holiday Hosting Hurdles—And How to Overcome Them With Ease
Perfectionists, listen up.
A Full Moon Feast is the Best New Halloween Party Idea
Break out the lunar calendar and the hookah.
Our 15 Best Halloween Ideas Ever
Things just got a whole lot spookier.
How LA Catering Star Annie Campbell Entertains at Home
Next level hostess-ing.
7 Easy Ways to Have the Best Fall Ever
Feel all the feels.
Your Guide to Starting a Supper Club
Let the good times roll.
Your Guide to Throwing an Impromptu Dinner Party
Spontaneity for the win.
How to Have the Best Girls Weekend (That Doesn’t Leave You with a Hangover)
Step 1: Get into pajamas.
This is How You Host a Summer Dinner Party Without Breaking the Bank
Your guests will be none the wiser.
10 Cult Classics That Are Perfect for Your Next Summer Movie Night
Alright, alright, alright…
16 Best Summer Punch Recipes
Ain’t no party like a punch bowl party.
Alison Wu’s Healthy and Minimalist Brunch
Girl crush alert.
An Afternoon in St. Barths With Travel Photographer Kate Holstein
Champagne and coconuts all day.
Three Ways To Take Your Lemonade To The Next Level
When life gives you lemons…
An Elle Decor Editor’s Next Level Dinner Party in Upstate New York
A Sunday well spent.