There is nothing better than gathering with friends and family to enjoy a fresh cookout on a beautiful summer day. As you plan your menu and prepare to host, there are a few extra details you don’t want to overlook to make your backyard BBQ simply perfect. The experts here at Casas Adobes Flower Shop, the best florist in Tucson, are sharing the best recipe for a fun, successful, and memorable day with your loved ones. From ensuring the essentials are up to par and your decor creates a magical atmosphere, leave no stone unturned.
How to Get Creative with Your Cookout Decor
Choose a color palette
If you are celebrating the 4th of July or Labor Day, choose flowers that are red, white, and blue to enhance the patriotic feel. Or, you could choose flowers in an earthy tone such as lavender, blue, and green. Summer colors of orange, yellow, and pink add bright pops of colors while a monochromatic selection of all white flowers makes a sophisticated statement.
Display flowers in a unique way
Place a bunch of flowers in a tin can or buck for a rustic feel, or place several buds in clear bottles and hang them from tree branches. Fill mason jars with colorful blooms and place them on tables. Get creative with the vessel – use an old teapot, spray paint old cans, or fill wire baskets, lanterns, or unused birdcages with fresh blooms to add instant style to your event.
Infuse your beverages with flowers
For a delightful surprise, add fresh flower petals to drinks. Make sure the flowers you use are pesticide-free. Go ahead and wash them with water if you like before adding to drinks. Flowers that work well in drinks include violet, roses, nasturtium, hibiscus, and lavender. For drink recipes that include flowers, go here.
Dress up everyday items with flowers
Add a single stem flower to a stir stick for an elegant touch. Or, place stems in a pair of rain boots. Create a floating bouquet by placing blossoms in a bowl of water. Instead of throwing away the eggshells you have leftover from making deviled eggs, place small blooms within each egg half shell for a unique and delightful display. For guests, place several flower stems in a paper bag tied with twine to place all about and then to give to guests as a parting gift they’ll love.
When choosing flowers for your backyard event, make sure to select hardy stems that can hold up to the heat and stay fresh and vibrant all day. Good choices include:
Sunflowers
Eucalyptus
Carnations
Wax flowers
Daisies
Lisianthus
Delphinium
Succulents
The summer is the best season to kick back and relax on your days off with friends and family. Spending quality time with loved ones is certainly special and appreciated. Show your guests just how much your annual BBQ or casual cookouts mean to you by ensuring your atmosphere and backyard decor are top-notch. Don’t forget the best seasonal florals from your friends here at Casas Adobes Flower Shop.
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