If you’re hosting a get-together, party, or BBQ for July 4th, it’s time to get your outdoor tables ready for the big event. If you’re feeling uninspired, take a look at these festive tables!

1. Festive Lanterns

We love the different sized patriotic lanterns hung above this rustic table. The plaid tablecloh and navy napkins add old-world charm to this festive table.

2. Make it Fun

What’s not to love about this table? The pinwheel centrepiece is a fun and original idea, and we love the mason jars used as cups. The cupcakes placed on mini chairs as party favors complete the fun theme of the table.

3. Keep it Simple

This table is simple, but still elegant and welcoming. We especially love the mini present party favors! Too cute!

4. Nautical

This nautical-themed table is colorful, but not too busy. The red napkins and navy chairs keep the striped table runner in check, and the white lanterns give the space a more open feel.

5. Old Americana

This table gives a nod to the old Americana of the 50s with a country flair. We love the bandana napkins and the rustic style metal cups. The Pepsi and Cola bottles used as vases look charming, and are a simple decoration that can be recreated on a budget.

6. Budget-Friendly

Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t throw together a lovely table! We like how the plates and utensils are kept in baskets, and the Uncle Sam sparkly top hats add a bit of fun!

7. Chair Decor

When decorating your table, don’t forget the chairs! These chairs are decorated with an American flag and held together with blue tulle. The plaid tablecloth makes a big statement, but is toned down by the blue charger plates and cups.

8. Vintage

For a vintage look, antique plates were paired with a classic plaid tablecloth. The glass goblets are simple, but still keep the vintage feel.

Photos: Enmerit, Party Resources, Nest Nest Nest, Homeward Found Decor, Premeditated Leftovers, Tobi Fairley, The Charm of Home. 

For unique Fourth of July decor, try using bandanas! Stitch together a bandana tablecloth, or make a banner to hang in your yard for your Fourth of July party. You can also use bandanas as  patriotic napkins! Keep reading for these 3 simple DIY projects that are simple enough to make at the last minute!

1. Bandana Table Cloth

First, wash and iron your bandanas. Then, arrange your red, white, and blue bandanas to plan out how your table cloth will look like. Make sure you have enough bandanas to make an entire table cloth. Next, stitch the bandanas together using a sewing machine.

2. Simple Banner

To make this fun banner, cut up your bandanas into 4 squares. Fold each square into a triangle and iron it to get nice, straight creases. Attach the triangles to a ribbon using a hot glue gun. Hang it up over your table at your party, or on your front porch!

3. Napkins

Fill mason jars with cutlery and use bandanas as napkins. It’s a great and patriotic way to keep everything organized.

Photos: Me and My Insanity, Hatter and Hare Events, Babble.