15 Outdoor-Entertaining Essentials to Stock Up on For Your Next Summer Soirée

Elevate your next outdoor gathering with these colorful West Elm Fluted Acrylic Drinking Glasses ($22, originally $32). With their durable acrylic make, these glasses are primed for outdoor use even in the warmest temperatures. Best of all, their summer-inspired color palette will brighten up any table spread.

This summer, you'll want to sit back and unwind at this Mahoney Rectangular Long Dining Set ($1,370, originally $1,510). Crafted from a natural hardwood material, the eight-chair dining set can seamlessly fit all your guests in one convenient space. The furniture piece is the perfect rustic centerpiece for any outdoor area.

Summer entertaining is all fun and games — until those pesky seasonal bugs start making an appearance. Fortunately, with the help of this Teak + Mesh Food Cover ($104, originally $138), you'll be able to put your best dishes on display without sacrificing your food in the process. This style is super practical and really cute.

You can't beat the smell of the great outdoors — but if you're looking to set a great ambience for your guests, you can't go wrong with investing in a few Tobeape Citronella Candles ($22). Bonus: they also help to repel certain bugs.

Summer weather is notoriously unpredictable, so if you want to make sure your next outdoor soirée goes as planned, this Ancheer Pop-Up Canopy ($151, originally $240) is a must have. Whether you want to give your guests a shady break from the sun or simply need some extra coverage in the event of an afternoon storm, this pop-up canopy can provide it all — rain or shine.

This Terrain Rattan Storage Caddy ($81, originally $108) will help you carry all your outdoor-hosting necessities around in style. The compartment structure makes it incredibly functional.

If you're hosting an evening affair, the Terrain Geometric Lace Solar Lantern ($52) will brighten up your backyard space with a warm, decorative touch. Bonus: the model is solar powered and can provide up to seven hours of light, even after the sun goes down. Eco-friendly and chic!

It doesn't get more quintessentially summer than a set of bowls hand painted with fruity and fun designs. The dishware set in question? The West Elm Hand Painted Bowl Set ($8-$34, originally $12-$48). We're already dreaming of all the ways we can incorporate these dishes into our next summer spread.

Make your next summer get-together a breeze with the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Portable Cooler ($130). Available in three colors and boasting an insulated design, this hefty cooler is as functional as it is stylish.

Summer evenings can actually cool down pretty significantly, depending on where you live. If your next outdoor-entertaining affair is likely to last long into the night, you might benefit from having a Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Wood Burning Outdoor Metal Fire Pit ($170) on hand. Not only is the steel model super compact, but it also boasts a cozy design that will make your backyard look all the more charming.

Pottery Barn's Tava Handwoven Rattan Square Placemat ($15-$19, originally $19) is a bestseller for a reason. These boho-chic placemats will help dress up your outdoor dining table and add a sturdy, rattan-centric base to your dinnerware setup. They're available in a wide variety of geometric shapes and colors.

With these sweltering summer temperatures, you'll want to make sure that you have a proper hydration station at your next outdoor gathering. The Estilo Glass Drink Dispenser ($40) comes with two glass mason-jar beverage dispensers that can hold up to a gallon each, so your guests can easily refill on drinks. There are embossed chalkboards on each dispenser, so you can incorporate your own personalized touch.

The more seating, the merrier! When your guests aren't busy gabbing with one another, they'll love unwinding in this Warrington Porch Swing ($460). Crafted from a durable polyester material, this freestanding porch swing is perfect for outdoor use — especially with its water-resistant qualities.

Whether it's for wine night with the girls, a proper outdoor gathering, or just normal at-home snacking (hey, we don't judge), you can't go wrong with a charcuterie board — especially if it's anything like this Uncommon Goods Sliding Cheese Snack Board ($65). You won't have to put a ton of effort into making this acacia wood snack board look good, and it even comes with a surprise knife set tucked just beneath the wood. Talk about a full-service product!

There's nothing sweeter than spending quality time with the people you love — especially if it's in your own home. Make sure the memories of your summer party last forever with this coral-colored Fujifilm Mini 9 Instant Camera ($80). Not only will you be able to take darling snaps on the go, but you'll be able to give your guests cute polaroids — possibly the cutest party gift.