The morning fog is rolling back in here in Seattle, and summer sunsets are coming earlier and earlier. Soon the golden days of fall will be here. Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. Why not throw one last casual outdoor party for friends and family to celebrate all the memories of summer and to welcome the crisp fall days ahead?
Choose a fun summer inspired theme, send out the evites, and toast to the last days of summer.
Summer Beach Party
Enjoy the essence of the seaside with a nautical themed party.
Beach Themed Labor Day Party
Decor
Timeless nautical accents will make your guests feel like they are spending the day at the shore. Adding seashells and seaglass you’ve collected this summer is a great personal touch. Using unique serveware like the shovel serving spoon (shown above) will give everyone the feeling of seashore fun.
Menu
Treat your guests to lobster, crab, steamed clams or your favorite fish as the main dish. Serve with fresh local produce like sweet summer corn, and grilled potatoes. Finish off with a classic summer dessert such as strawberry rhubarb pie or strawberry shortcake.
Drinks
Mix up classic beachside cocktails like the ‘Cape Cod’ (cranberry juice, vodka, and a twist of lime). Stock a cooler with local microbreweries summer brews, and white wine to give everyone that laid back beach feeling.
Summer Sun Celebration
Celebrate bright summer days, with all the colors of the season.
Summer Sun Labor Day Party
Decor
Deck your table out with bright, vibrant colors. All the colors of summer. Your guests will be inspired to celebrate the days of summer with exuberance. Add fresh fruit to large colorful bowls for an easy centerpiece. Use vases or recycled bottles to display bright, bold flowers.
Menu
Keep it simple, make it colorful. BBQ is a crowd-pleaser and an easy main dish. Serve with colorful fruit salad, pasta salad with red, green and orange bell peppers, cucumbers and other colorful veggies. Use colored pasta if you can find it. For dessert celebrate summer with a sundae bar. If you’d like more menu ideas Rachel Ray has great tips for easy labor day entertaining.
Drinks
Sangria is a wonderful summer drink that’s sure to please and easy to make. And it gives you a chance to enjoy more delicious summer fruit.
To find any of the table decor shown here please visit Whimsy Home Decor Online or pop into our Capitol Hill Seattle store. We’d love to help you throw a party or pick out fabulous home accents for all year round.
Seriously Fun 
Star fish great decoration, reminds me of someone who means a lot to me.