Who doesn’t love attending a party outside, in a tent, under the trees, next to the ocean or by the pool?  Okay, so there might also be scorching temperatures, thunder storms, flying sand, muddy walks, and biting mosquitos, but WHO CARES? Those natural occurrences are all part of the mystique and spontaneity of entertaining out-of-doors. This week marks the beginning of another Summer Party Season and we no longer need to dream of sunny days and balmy nights. They’re upon us and we’re ready! So bring on those steamy days and sultry nights! We thought we’d share just a few photos from some of our favorite outdoor weddings and celebrations from years past…

A wedding anniversary celebrated with friends in a formally-attired tent in the backyard. After a seven-course dinner catered by Chef Georges Perrier of Le Bec Fin, guests enjoyed the cabaret stylings of Karen Akers before dancing the night away to Gary Racan and the Studio E Band. {Photo: Paul Loftland}

For a high school graduation party, we created bean bag hang out areas outside a sailcloth tent, as well as an outdoor movie theater with a first-run double feature and S’mores campfires for after dinner. {Photo: Tyler Boye}

Even unseasonably HOT weather (102 degrees) didn’t stop the party from continuing late into the evening. A gorgeous Lilly Pulitzer-style wedding for 300 in giant pole tents situated by the Delaware River at the picturesque Andalusia estate.  (Those poor hydrangeas…)  {Photo: Liz Banfield}

A stylish poolside birthday bash with a cantilevered stage over a swimming pool for the performances of Starlight Orchestra and comedian, Robert Klein.  {Photo and tent: EventQuip}

An elegant English Garden wedding for 200 at a private home located at a prestigious golfing community in Southern New Jersey. Carefully placed tents were nestled between pine trees, over flagstone terraces and koi ponds. As June on the East Coast does get sticky with humidity, we zipped up the clear tent sides and pumped in plenty of air-conditioning!  {Tent: EventQuip; Photo: Melissa Mermin }

Despite the downpour, we styled up an intimate hot pink and tangerine cocktail party setting for 75 guests celebrating a client’s birthday. {Photo: Susan Beard}

A lush, French garden-style wedding layered with champagne and ivory fabric and dripping with greenery.  {Photo: Marie Labbancz}

A country club wedding in Southern New Jersey ends, as every outdoor celebration should, with a kiss stolen under a sky filled with colorful fireworks. {Photo: Peter Van Beever}