As the weather gets warmer, outdoor events get increasingly popular. BizBash asked three top designers—Garin Baura of Baura New York, Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird, and Jamie Geffen and Brian Worley of YourBash—to give the standard alfresco party a fresh twist. Here's how they'd reinvent the classic barbecue, cocktail party, and summer picnic.
Photos: Rose Chevalier/BizBash, Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash, Marla Aufmuth
A Western-Style Barbecue
Photos: Courtesy of Oriental Trading (pots), Courtesy of iHomeWholeSale (bandana), Courtesy of REI (utensils), Courtesy of La Tavola (table runner), Shawn Smith (Worley), Courtesy of Jamie Geffen
A Craft-Focused Cocktail Party
Photos: Scott Suchman (Astro Doughnuts), Chris Alvanas (Popped! Republic), ImageLink Moving Pictures (Couick), Jessica Derstine Photography (Starr Hill Beers), Courtesy of Jerky Spot
A Fashion-Inspired Picnic
Photos: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash (Baura), Courtesy of Party Rental, Ltd. (stemware), Courtesy of Starr Tents, Tommere Ingram (salads), Courtesy of Baura New York