This weekend will mark the end of summer and one of the  the most popular times to entertain. Meal time for Labor Day weekend can be as simple as a backyard cook-out with burgers to a sit down dinners with friends and family. So we have these tips from McCalls on how to keep your Labor Day table setting simple but fabulous.
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Keep things natural
Summer is the best time of the year to bring nature inside. Set the table with simple placemats, dishes, and a napkin wrapped around a beautiful bundle of grass blades. Try it for an effect like the one in this dining area designed by Catherine-Lucie Horber.
Make it functional
Make everything available to your guests by gracefully leaving it out on the table. Include water bottles, lemons, dishes, and silverware for guests to use when they’re ready. Make it beautiful with a touch of greenery and other dishes for décor.
Be prepared for outdoor dining
If the table you’re setting is outside, be prepared for all elements. Have a backup plan for rain – whether that’s moving the table under a porch or moving the party indoors completely. For dining in the daylight, make sure to have an umbrella for those who prefer to sit in the shade. Finally, for summer evening meals, decorate the table with citronella candles to provide light and keep the mosquitoes away.
Have fun with it
While setting the table may seem like a chore, decorating is certainly not. Have fun decorating your table with themed placemats, easy-to-make centerpieces, or even nautical silverware holders tied with a mint for after dinner.
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