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Create a dedicated serving table | Garden party ideas | Outdoor dining | Garden decoration | PHOTO GALLERY

Create a dedicated serving table

Create a focal point for pre- or after-dinner drinks with a dedicated serving table for glasses and nibbles. Keep the area cool and covered with a simple voile panel canopy.

Find platinum martini glasses and cocktail shakers at Brissi and smart wine coolers from Lisbeth Dahl. We used Bassano Apple sheer linen from Designer’s Guild for the canopy.

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