Festive Looks for Labor Day

Doesn’t it feel like summer is going to last forever? Bring the spirit of endless summer to life this Labor Day. Labor Day is the perfect moment to fire up the BBQ and feast away the afternoon while soaking up the sunshine and good times in what is often hailed as the last chance for a summer party. 

Labor Day celebrates hard work and is undoubtedly a patriotic moment where your love of Americana can truly shine. At the same time, there is no form factor for Labor Day’s look, feel, or flavor. If you’re able to hold a safe gathering this Labor Day, try mixing up your party to send the summer off in style! Here are some of our favorite Labor Day party ideas.  

1. Make it rustic.

No, you don’t need to go full cowboy – but a few old-school country vibes can add delightful texture, especially if you’re grilling. A BBQ platter on its own is not a beautiful centerpiece. However, artfully placed mason jars with candles, burlap tablecloths, red bandanas for napkins, and denim outfits can turn a simple patio grill-out into a festive yee-haw-worthy fest in no time. Consider our Rustic Tin Succulent Garden to bring fresh, local flora to your grill side table or dining set-up. Alternatively, Allen’s Sunflower Joy is a versatile arrangement that never fails to turn up the fun.

2. Summer Dress-Up, Anyone?

Have you and your friends been missing fancy dress throughout the pandemic? Leave your loungewear behind and use this Labor Day as an excuse to gussy up a bit. A dressy party is an especially creative idea if you’re meeting at a beach, park, or public place. You’ll stop people in their tracks! 

Keep the elegant theme going in your Labor Day table setting with white tablecloths (even if they’re paper!), silver or gold tableware, and a focal point of expressive flowers. White tulips are a low-key way to paint your table fancy without making a dramatic statement. Or, if you want to go all out, an elegant bouquet like Huntington Gardens will tie your guests’ finest looks together with the surrounding greenery. 

3. Focus on Summertime

Has the end of summer snuck up on you? If so – keep the theme as simple as your heart’s desire: to make summer last. Add some bright colors, juicy fruit dishes, bumping music, and a coat of sunscreen – and you’re on your way. Pool parties, beachside bashes, and garden dinners are great ways to extend the magic of a summer afternoon into your Labor Day festivities. Where possible, throw in some lounge chairs, hammocks, lawn blankets, and floaties for the pool. After all, if you’re celebrating a day off work, relaxation is your number one priority!

No matter how you plan to entertain guests this Labor Day, make it extra festive with a fresh bouquet or series of picnic table centerpieces from Allen’s Flower Market. We have a wide variety of hand-tied bouquets, flowers in gorgeous vases, and floral accents to bring a cheerful touch to your barbecue, your snack spread, and your dining table. We offer fast, same-day delivery to make ordering easy for you. Check out our favorite summer flowers online.