
Hosting an outdoor holiday party can be a delightful experience for you and your guests. There are numerous Black-owned brands you can incorporate into your party planning to make your event extra special and support Black-owned businesses. Here are some tips for hosting an outdoor holiday party using Black-owned brands for decor, lighting, heating, food/menu, drinks, seating/furniture, and drinkware/glassware.
Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Holiday Dinner with Black-Owned Brands

Decor: Spruce up your outdoor space with beautiful decor from Black-owned brands like Emory Bee, which offers a range of stunning handmade wreaths and garlands made from fresh greenery. You can also consider purchasing holiday-themed decor from Black-owned brands like Kido, which offers unique and playful ornaments and decor items for kids.
Lighting: Create a cozy and inviting atmosphere with lighting from Black-owned brands like LIT Brooklyn, which offers a variety of scented candles, including holiday scents like “Cocoa Butter Kisses.” You can also add some festive lighting with string lights from Black-owned brands like Solight Design, which offers eco-friendly solar-powered lights.
Heating: Keep your guests warm and toasty with heating options from Black-owned brands like Serengeti Teas & Spices, which offers a range of delicious and warming teas, perfect for sipping on a chilly evening. You can also consider providing blankets made by Black-owned brands like Hill House Home, which offers cozy and stylish blankets made from high-quality materials.

Food/Menu: Impress your guests with delicious food and menu items from Black-owned brands like Black and Mobile, which offers a range of delicious food options from Black-owned restaurants in your area. You can also consider incorporating spices and seasonings from Black-owned brands like Diaspora Co., which offers a range of high-quality spices and seasonings sourced directly from farmers.
Drinks: Quench your guests’ thirst with drinks from Black-owned brands like McBride Sisters, which offers a range of delicious wines perfect for the holiday season. You can also consider serving non-alcoholic beverages from Black-owned brands like Partake Brewing, which offers a range of delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic beers.
Seating/Furniture: Create a comfortable and stylish seating area with furniture from Black-owned brands like Dyad Home, which offers a range of beautiful and functional furniture pieces perfect for outdoor entertaining. You can also consider incorporating unique and handcrafted seating options from Black-owned brands like BLK MKT Vintage, which offers a range of vintage and antique furniture pieces.
Drinkware/Glassware: Serve your drinks in style with drinkware and glassware from Black-owned brands like Estelle Colored Glass, which offers a range of beautiful and colorful glassware perfect for the holiday season. You can also consider incorporating unique and handcrafted drinkware from Black-owned brands like KAZI, which offers a range of beautiful and sustainable handmade drinkware pieces.

Incorporating Black-owned brands into your outdoor holiday party planning is a great way to support Black-owned businesses and make your event extra special. With these tips and suggestions, you can create a memorable and enjoyable outdoor holiday party for you and your guests.
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