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Fall Decorations for Buffet Table – Campfire Party

When we planned our Fall Campfire Party, I wanted a casual buffet table for serving. Check out these simple ideas for creating a buffet table and outdoor dining tables.

Fall Decorations for Buffet table in outdoor kitchen with vintage picnic basket and wooden fall wreath

Decorations for Buffet Table

First, we are planning our Fall Campfire Party around our fire pit, which is located by our outdoor kitchen.

The buffet table will be set up inside the kitchen and dining tables will be both inside the kitchen and around the fire pit.

I used several of my DIY Table Runners draped over a linen tablecloth to conceal the mixed matched tables for the buffet.

Fall Decorations for Buffet table in outdoor kitchen with vintage picnic basket and wooden fall wreath

Centerpiece for Buffet Table

Y’all know that I have to add some of my vintage pieces when decorating for any event.

Here I used a vintage picnic table as a riser for the items I used for a centerpiece.

I couldn’t resist this gorgeous fall lantern. It includes a battery operated candle and a beautifully decorated grapevine candle ring, which is attached.

Fall table decorations for a buffet table with pumpkin lantern and wooden wreath on a vintage picnic table.

In addition, this rust colored, wooden wreath was a perfect shade to work with all my existing fall decor.

Fall Decorations for Buffet table in outdoor kitchen with vintage picnic basket and wooden fall wreath

The DIY Vintage Inspired Sign was a project from a few years ago.


Our main dish for the Campfire Party is Pulled Pork Nachos. I found several fall serving pieces that really make all the nacho topping look delicious.

Nacho topping in leaf bowl for fall buffet table decorations.

To complete the fall decorations for the buffet table, I added this cute sunflower that I picked up on my last visit.

For a casual party, is used cute fall themed paper plates and napkins. They are perfect for our casual Fall Campfire Party.

Paper plates and napkins for a buffet table fall decorations.

The Beverage Station

To keep guest from standing in line for a beverage, I added a separate beverage station. I loved the wooden fall wreath so much that I added a second one at this location as well.

Beverage station for outdoor fall table decorations and buffet table.

I shared more about this chippy thrift store cupboard Thrift Store Adventures.


In addition, I added this cute fall tray to hold all the glassware. Both the tumblers and beverage dispenser were used on my spring outdoor table but work equally well for fall.

Beverage station for outdoor fall table decorations and buffet table.

Fall Decorations for the Dining Tables

Setting the table was so easy and fun! I just loved how the plates and napkins work with my hand painted table runner’s.

I added a faux pumpkin to each plate and it serves double duty. It’s a great place card holder and holds the paper plates in place as well.

Fall decorations for outdoor dinner party - Campfire Party with DIY hand-painted table runner and fall pumpkins

The fall lanterns may be my favorite find this season. In addition to the one on the buffet table, I used two on the main table. They would also look great used separately, for a centerpiece on each individual table.

Fall Lantern with battery operated candle for table centerpiece

In addition, I added the woven placemats which are a thrift store find. They work well with the wooden cutlery which I’ve had for some years.

Casual Fall decorations for outdoor dinner party - Campfire Party with paper plates, DIY table runner and pumpkins

To complete the dining table, I added a trio of vintage brass candle sticks to fill in between the two lanterns.

Fall decorations for outdoor dinner party - Campfire Party

Fall Entertaining

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the Fall Decorations I used to set the buffet table, beverage station and dining table. I love to entertain and this was so fun to put together.

Dining table for casual buffet outdoor dinner party.

The evening will end with our guest cozied up to the fire pit, and a few marshmallows may be burnt.

Fire pit at the Ponds Farmhouse.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you!

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Kim | Shiplap and Shells

Friday 17th of September 2021

I want to create a buffet table just like yours. Love how you decorate for fall.

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Friday 17th of September 2021

Kim, Thanks so much.

CoCo Tyre

Thursday 16th of September 2021

Such a beautiful Fall tablescape, Rachel! I love the way you mixed all your new goodies with your vintage finds. It looks so good! Hugs, CoCo

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Friday 17th of September 2021

CoCo, Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate you for stopping by.

stacy

Tuesday 14th of September 2021

Your buffet table is so pretty!

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Wednesday 15th of September 2021

Stacy, Thanks so much.

Linda

Tuesday 14th of September 2021

Wonderful idea! Look forward to copying your idea with S'mores for dessert of course. Great set up and table!

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Wednesday 15th of September 2021

Linda, I really appreciate this. Thanks for stopping by.

Va in NC

Tuesday 14th of September 2021

Hi, I love Fall so much and your decorating ideas are wonderful. I would like to make a table runner like yours. Where did you get the drop cloth material?

Thanks for sharing your talents with all.

Blessings,

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Wednesday 15th of September 2021

I just purchased a drop cloth at Lowes Home Improvement store. I've gotten them at Walmart and on Amazon before.