All The Summer Party Essentials You Need

Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors. To help with your under-the-sun-or-stars soirees we rounded up the best party essentials. Just don't forget to safeguard yourself from mosquitos and the sun.

The Wooden Palate Walnut Bowl

Consider this your all-in-one serving essential: a hand-carved oblong bowl that allows you to accommodate all types of appetizers, sides, and standalone fruit.
$395, farmandfable.com

R. Murphy Cheese Knives

Guests can really get into slicing and dicing with the knives in this superior set. It includes four varieties: hard cheese, soft cheese, semi-soft cheese, plus a cheese plane for super-thin slicing.
$70 for set of 4, kaufmann-mercantile.com

Yamazaki Home Tosca 3-Tier Stand

A tiered stand will serve double duty at your summer serving table. (One: by freeing up space and, two: by serving the season's bounty of berries, stone fruit, and garden vegetables.)
$25, amazon.com

Creative Co-Op Fern Cheese Board

When snacking al fresco, why not embrace the elements? Case in point: this stoneware cheeseboard is painted with a fern leaf.
$35, nordstrom.com

Serena and Lily Bedford Tray

A hostess' must-have accessory? A serving tray. For toting cocktails or a tasty amuse-bouche, this stylish one merges texture, warmth, and a simple silhouette in its caned design.
$148, serenaandlily.com

Manu Brass Salad Cutlery

Serving a bowl of mixed summer greens? You'll want this luxe pair of brass serving utensils.
$70, jungleeny.com

Serena & Lily Eastport Umbrella

You know what's not fun? Melting in the sun. Keep guest cool under this glamourous pagoda-style umbrella.
$698, serenaandlily.com

SunnyLife Catalina Croquet

Games are always a good idea to have on (and not just for the little ones!). We love the pretty pastels in this wooden croquet set.
$60, shopbop.com

Parker Clay Azmera Blanket

Whether it's to sprawl out for an impromptu picnic or wrap around you when the sun is setting, a summer blanket-like this cheery piece, hand-spun with soft organic cotton-is a must. $88, parkerclay.com

Como Audio Amico Portable M

This portable, battery-powered and lightweight smart speaker-in handsome and weather resistant teak-is perfect for enjoying tunes to the deck, backyard or even the beach.
$399, comoaudio.com

Cost Plus World Market Gray Wood Adirondack Chair

There's nothing like hanging out on Adirondack Chairs - especially in front of a firepit roasting marshmallows.
$129.99, worldmarket.com

Cabo Woven Runner in White

Roll out summertime texture and durability to the table with this natural woven runner. Then, simply roll it up when the party's done.
$68, serenaandlily.com

Rebecca Atwood Shibori Napkins in Gray-Lilac

A touch of linen on the table? Always tasteful. These napkins take one of our favorite summer aesthetics-Japanese shibori-as inspiration for a painterly pattern in hazy summer shades.
$45, rebeccaatwood.com

Cutipol Goa 5-Piece White Gold Place Setting

Gilded flatware makes any table setting more elegant. This gorgeous luxe set adds a hint of shine to the table with gold metal and sleek white resin.
$90, abchome.com

A Heirloom Hardwood Maple Cake Stand (Thick Base)

Your lovingly made desserts and hors d'oeuvres all deserve to be put on a pedestal. This stand has a certain rustic sophistication with its summery wooden base.
$70, aheirloom.com

Crate and Barrel aprice Blue Medallion Melamine Dinner Plate

Lightweight, shatterproof, and scratch-resistant-it's all you could want in a set of dinnerware, especially when dining al fresco. So opt for these decorative plates rimmed in a summery clay color.
$8.95 each, crateandbarrel.com

Cb2 Top Shelf Bar Tool Set with Stand

Rolling out the bar cart? Get ready to mix up some serious cocktails. This gilded kit holds all of the must-have tools and comes in a sculptural display.
$49.95 cb2.com

YIELD Double-Wall Glasses in Clear

Savor every sip in double-walled drinkware. The genius to them? There's an insulating layer of glass to keep your cocktail cold and your hand free from condensation.
$50 for set of 2, yielddesign.co

Jonathan Adler Berlin Petite Serving Bowls

Mint leaves, citrus slices, and drink garnishes of all kinds-they deserve to presented in this set of metal bowls that are equally display-worthy.
$298, jonathanadler.com

Simon Pearce Ludlow Carafe

Who's ready for another pour? Enter this stately piece from Simon Pearce who is a proven master of mixing old-world glassblowing techniques with modern design.
$225, simonpearce.com

Tina Frey Ice Bucket

There are two must-haves to keep things cool at the party: large, slow-to-melt ice cubes and an ice bucket. This one is crafted from sculpted resin with leather handles.
$127, jungleeny.com