11 Garden Party Essentials Every Southern Grandma Will Approve Of—Starting At $23

When I think of Southern summers, my grandmother’s garden parties are the first memories that come to mind. Platters filled with deviled eggs, bowls of ambrosia salad, and towers of small, hand-cut cucumber and pimiento cheese tea sandwiches make my mouth water. Of course, being the Southern woman that she was, the food was also impeccably plated and served (alongside delicious).

Right now, you can emulate those Southern grandmother-approved garden parties thanks to Wayfair’s sale that includes up to 66 percent off entertaining must-haves. Whether you need table linens and serveware or big ticket items like patio furniture, I’ve channeled my years of Alabama summers to find the best deals for your next get-together—and prices start at just $23. 

Outdoor Garden Party Essentials on Sale at Wayfair

• Lenox Butterfly Meadow 18-Piece Dinnerware Set, $154.95 (orig. $456)
• Birch Lane Burgess Tiered Stand, Starting at $47 (orig. starting at $55)
• August Grove Waskom Natural Table Runner, $25.99 (orig. $50.03)
• RiverRidge Home Bouquet Flatware Set, $61.27 (orig. $79.99)
• Lark Manor Marez Outdoor Dining Table, $173.99 (orig. $244.99)
• Lark Manor Alyah Outdoor Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Two, $116.99 (orig. $136.99)
• Godlinger Silver Art Co Claro Footed Cake Stand, $70 (orig. $95.50)
• Portmeirion Botanic Garden Devilled Egg Plate, $31.99 (orig. $42)
• Oneida Michelangelo Six-Piece Flatware Serving Set, $66.60 (orig. $150)
• Godliner Silver Art Co Claro Pitcher, Starting at $23 (orig. $36)
• Twine Acrylic Embossed Tumblers, $28.45 (orig. $34.99)

Lenox Butterfly Meadow 18-Piece Dinnerware Set

Serve a table of six with this botanical-inspired dinnerware set from Lenox. Each piece is home to scenes of butterflies and flowers in soft pastel hues ideal for a garden party. One shopper even said they “never get tired of looking at them.” While you will need to be careful carrying the porcelain dinnerware to the table, the material is durable and should last for years. You could even make them an heirloom piece.

Birch Lane Burgess Tiered Stand

Arrange finger sandwiches, tea cakes, and more on this three-tiered platter from Birch Lane. Use the layers to showcase a different food, or fill them all with a single dessert. Plastic glides on the bottom keep the tower stable, and the bowl-like levels prevent food from slipping over the edge and onto your perfectly decorated tablescape. Plus, when your event is done, you can use it in your bathroom to organize perfumes and beauty products or in your kitchen to hold spices. 

August Grove Waskom Natural Table Runner

Add interest to your table with this floral runner. Made from soft and lightweight linen, it’s easy to layer over an existing tablecloth, and the delicate fabric complements the pattern’s colorful yet subtle design. One shopper said they “love it so much” that they decided to “buy another one” for a different space. 

RiverRidge Home Bouquet Flatware Set

Nothing says Southern like a monogram. Grab this flatware set that comes with an initial engraved on the handle in the middle of delicate, swirling scrollwork. Per one customer, the set looks like your “grandmother left you her favorite set of silverware.” The stainless steel has a shining (but not ostentatious) finish and is lightweight but still sturdy.

Keep scrolling to browse more garden party essentials on sale at Wayfair right now. 

Lark Manor Marez Outdoor Dining Table

Lark Manor Alyah Outdoor Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Two

Godlinger Silver Art Co. Claro Footed Cake Stand

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Devilled Egg Plate