Tea Parties and Themed Dinners Will Be the Most Popular Ways to Entertain This Summer, According to Pinterest

Madeline Buiano
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Pinterest's summer trend report will help you prepare for peak entertaining season.

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Paul Raeside

Entertaining season is here, and if you are planning to host an outdoor gathering this summer, a new report from Pinterest is filled with inspiration. The company just released its summer 2024 trend forecast, which predicts the entertaining trends that will be huge this summer. These are the top trends included in the report to help get you ready for a season of entertaining.

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Charming Tea Parties

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Courtesy of Claire Thomas

Expect to be invited to a tea party this summer, as Pinterest reports a growing interest in these charming soirees. Searches related to tea parties, including high food ideas, afternoon tea party ideas, and floral tea party are up across the board since last year.

What to Serve at a Tea Party

If you're planning to host your own tea party this summer, we recommend serving a wide selection of teas. Some top-trending options Pinterest recommends include: Persian tea, matcha milk tea, strawberry ice tea, coco milk tea, lemon ice tea, which are all trending since last year.

Serve your tea alongside a variety of small bites, like scones, cucumber sandwiches, and macarons. When curating your menu, be sure to offer a mix of savory and sweet option to complement all of your guests' preferences.

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Themed Dinner Parties

While dinner parties are always in style, they're expected to be huge this summer. According to Pinterest, searches for the term "dinner party" have increased by 6,000 percent over the last year, with a specific interest in themed gatherings. Some of the most popular dinner party themes for Pinterest users include: fairy dinner party, coastal dinner party, and vintage dinner party.

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