Throwing an outdoor shindig? You can do so much better than those snoozy paper plates from the grocery store.
These adorable, oh-so-fun disposable dining and entertaining products will impress your guests and make you more than a little sad to throw them out at the end of the evening (although, hey, who’s complaining about fewer dishes?).
Shop all 16 stylish picks ahead.
Plates
Doing dishes isn’t glam, but these disposable plates are. (Harlow & Grey, $6.95 for a set of eight)
Ice cream cups
I scream. You scream. We all scream for these cute ice cream cups. (Ikea, $0.99 for a pack of six)
Balloons
Balloons that are not only fun and festive, but biodegradable too. (Green Party Goods, $4.50 – $9)
Flamingo straws
Cocktails sipped with flamingo straws are just better, right? (Etsy, $5.45 for a set of 12)
Placemat
Forget place cards. Write your guest’s names on these chalkboard mats. (Container Store, $9.99 for a pack of 12)
Foil plates
Try to resist the urge to use these every day. (Green Party Goods — palm leaves, pineapples, $6.50 for a set of eight)
Sticky notes
Use these gorgeous stickies to label the dishes at your next party. (Effie’s Paper, $5)
Cake stands
Use these for a cake, a cupcake tower, or a pile of homemade cookies. (Ikea, $6.99 for a set of three)
Paper plates
An abstract print so pretty we’d wear it was on a dress. (Cheeky, $3.59 for pack of 48)
Full table setting
So gorgeous, these pieces will trick even the savviest of guests. (L’entramise — from left: plates, $1.25 each; napkins, $6 for a pack of 10; flatware, $0.35 each; wine glass, $1.25 each; and water glass, $1.25 each)
Napkins
Napkins fit for a luau… or a backyard BBQ. (Green Party Goods, $6 for a pack of 20)
Organic bamboo plates
Simple, elegant and chic. (Crate & Barrel, $9.97 for a set of eight)
Paper tablecloth
More modern than gingham, this pretty tablecloth is perfect for any picnic. (Ikea, $4.99)
Napkins
Napkins fit for a luau… or a backyard BBQ. (Green Party Goods, $6 for a pack of 20)
Organic bamboo flatware
Eco-friendly and designed like works of art, no wonder you won’t want to throw these away. (Crate & Barrel, $7.97 for a set of eight)
Plastic cups
Give your red Solo cups a rest this summer and opt for this beauty instead. (Cheeky, $3.59 for pack of 22)
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