
My husband and I are lucky that we have a back patio that is surrounded by a fence and two stone walls on both sides. So, for the party we wanted to use the space. The weather in Baltimore tends to be hit or miss in May; it is either raining or absolutely gorgeous. Very rarely is there an in between. Luckily for us, on the day of the engagement party the weather was absolutely perfect! Because our patio is no larger than 20 x 30 feet, we knew space was limited but we had to utilize it for the number of people we were expecting. By incorporating 3 Foot Round Tables and Small Chivari Chairs (like those from Select Event Rentals) we opened up the space to provide ample seating for guests, both on the inside of the house through the use of our furniture and the oustide tables & chairs we had rented for a pretty low, reasonable price. And depending on the size of the space you are using and the attending guests, Tents are always a great option too! For our party we went with smaller tents like these from The Patio Furniture Station that were a bit cheaper & really more for shade than anything else. They did exactly what we needed them to do for what we were looking to accomplish. However, had it been really windy or rainy, these wouldn't have done much to keep our guests from getting soaked so if you are looking for tents that are more weather appropriate, Select Event Rentals is probably the way to go.

So have fun planning your next engagement party...or whatever party you are planning! Hope you found these tips & ideas helpful. Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day!!!