| 1. Put out the flags | | | | Jazz up even the shabbiest of chairs and make them |
| Capture the very heart of the vintage English garden | | | | look inviting to your guests by adding a little |
| party by decking your outdoor space with a | | | | vintage-style padding. These cute reversible seat pads |
| decorative flurry of bunting. And nothing makes a | | | | from La Maison boast a vintage French floral on one |
| vintage statement better than this charming blue | | | | side, and a candy stripe on the reverse - just perfect |
| gingham and Union Jack bunting from Dotcomgiftshop. | | | | for elegant behinds! |
| 2. Dress your table for success | | | | 7. Service with a smile |
| Add a little vintage glamour to your outdoor table by | | | | As the perfect host, make sure your guests' plates |
| dressing it up in a beautiful tablecloth. A splash of | | | | and glasses are never empty by serving up your |
| vintage-style floral will make your spread appear all the | | | | delicious treats, from a vintage-style cake trolley. This |
| more deliciously chic. Get your guests' mouths | | | | beautiful rosewood carved trolley from Amazon, |
| watering with this adorable tablecloth from the queen | | | | which comes complete with a detachable serving tray, |
| of florals, Cath Kidston. | | | | and opens up as a table is ideal to make you the host |
| 3. Time for tea | | | | or hostess with the mostess. |
| With tea very much a garden party staple, make sure | | | | 8. Shade with sartorial conscience |
| your event isn't thirsty for style by selecting a vintage | | | | In true English garden party style, weather is bound to |
| statement teapot to sit as a table centrepiece. | | | | be a topic of conversation, so offer your guests a little |
| Celebrating over a century of English craftsmanship, | | | | shade from the sun, with a decorative vintage-style |
| who better to be a guest at your garden party than | | | | sun parasol. Make a bold and glamorous vintage |
| Royal Albert with their exquisite Memory Lane bone | | | | statement with this Victoriana-shaped cream umbrella |
| china teapot, designed in the classic baroque Montrose | | | | with tassels, from Burford. |
| shape. | | | | 9. In full swing |
| 4. A sweet treat | | | | Add a touch of vintage romance to your garden party |
| No garden party would be complete without a beautiful | | | | with a feature swing bench, ideal for couples. Sneak |
| display of homemade cakes. But for hygiene purposes, | | | | away from the crowd for a little together-time this |
| it's best to keep them covered up. Show-off your | | | | traditional regency-striped, swinging hammock bench |
| gorgeous culinary skills with this classic shaped glass | | | | from Amazon which comes with a weather-proof |
| covered cake stand from Cocomale, ideal for keeping | | | | canopy. |
| cakes fresh throughout the day. | | | | 10. Twilight-lighting |
| 5. Hampers for old-fashioned style | | | | As the sun begins to set on your garden party and |
| For a garden party on a smaller scale, you might like to | | | | twilight settles in, create a warm, romantic glow from |
| consider investing in a traditional picnic basket and | | | | the trees, tables, and paths with some vintage-style |
| having a smaller spread on your lawn. This gorgeous | | | | candle lanterns. These pretty glass lanterns from Not |
| Optima Traditional Picnic Basket from PrezzyBox | | | | on the High Street bear the words 'Fete au Jardin,' and |
| comes in a lovely Cottage Garden design, with | | | | have room for a tea light. What better way to leave a |
| sustainable willow basket, cotton napkins, ceramic | | | | lasting impression on guests than with a little candlelit |
| plates, cutlery, and a choice of wine glasses or cups. | | | | chic. |
| 6. Shabby? More like chic. | | | | |