Last Updated on July 3, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for patriotic table setting ideas? Check out these fourth of July table settings and an easy DIY patriotic table runner you can make..
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Patriotic Table Setting Ideas
This year, we’ll be having our 4th of July cookout at my parent’s house. My father is King of the grill so whenever we have a cookout, we do it at their house so my Dad can cook.
Of course, my Mom and I are responsible for the rest of the food and the decorations. I’ve been trying to come up with some patriotic table setting ideas for our cookout.
Since we generally eat outside, I wanted something fun and casual. I also wanted to stay way from any food that’s dyed red, white and blue artificially
DIY patriotic table runner
I decided not to use a tablecloth and instead go with a table runner. So, I edged the table runner with a patriotic ribbon. Then, I just cut a slit every two inches in a table runner and wove the ribbon in and out.
I can easily remove the patriotic ribbon and replace it with a different color for a different holiday. I tied a patriotic ribbon around each Mason jar drinking glass. Then, I put a few American flags in a Mason jar as an accent.
I added daisies to some red, clear and blue bottles and then put the rest in a Mason jar to carry the color theme throughout the rest of the table.
Cute red bandanas worked perfect as napkins and they are washable so I can re-use them.
Since we are having the cookout outside at my parent’s house, I decided that paper plates would be the best choice. I layered white and blue paper plates on top of the red bandana napkin.
These cute little red pails can hold popcorn, pretzels or nuts. Strawberries, bananas, and blackberries on fruit kabob sticks make a patriotic great meal starter that’s free of food dyes.
Adding a few berries to the water glasses, makes a delicious fruit infused water.
These patriotic table setting ideas would work well for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. You could easily dress it up by using china instead of paper plates or leave it as is and take it out to the picnic table.
Are there any patriotic table settings you’ve used that I haven’t thought of? You may want to make my easy patriotic mini tarts.
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Such great ideas! I love how beautiful it all looks!
Thanks so much, Tiffany!
That red bottle is amazing! I’ve not see one like it to purchase, But I now want to make one with glaze and red food coloring gel.
Thanks, Cristin! You can find it at Oriental Trading!
What a great idea, I just love this table setting!!!
Thanks, Kristin. I love the way it turned out.
That’s such an inviting table setting. It makes me want to sit right down and enjoy! Great job!
Thanks, Liz! Stop by any time!
Great ideas! Thank you! I love the ribbon around the top of the jars
So glad you liked it, Krista!
This is great! I love the fruit kebobs.
Thanks, Brett! The kids loved them.
Your table setting ideas are all great! I especially like the colored glass bottles and the little pails.
The little pails are really versatile. I may paint a design on each!
These are all absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Glad to share, Sarah, thanks for stopping by.
LOVE the runners and fruit kebobs!
Thanks, Myrah! The fruit disappeared really fast!
Beautiful, simple and awesome statement pieces (love the runner!). Great ideas!
Thanks, Chelley. I love how easy the runner was to do.
What cute ideas, love the fruit kabobs – that is a favorite of my kids!
Mine liked them too!
These are great table setting ideas! I love all Red, white and blue theme settings!
Me too, Amber! We use it even when it’s not the 4th.
Great ideas… i love how you added the ribbon around the drink glasses. It adds the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Shauna. It was really easy to do too!
Such a pretty table setting! I love the red/white/blue vases!
Thanks, Janel. They were the perfect touch.
Love those bottles, what a great idea. Also, it’s surprising how far a little ribbon can go! Great ideas!
Thanks, Tammi. It was really fun to put it all together.
Your table is beautiful. I love your decorations. You did a great job.
Thank you, Leslie!
What cute ideas! I love the different color flower vases!
Thanks, Pam. I thought they were cute!
Your table setting turned out wonderful. Where can I find the red, clear, and blue bottles? I can do this. And it looks like this setting is affordable. I love red, white , and blue any time of the year.
Thanks so much, Katy. You can find the bottles here: http://www.orientaltrading.com/api/search?Ntt=IN-96%2F2245
SO cute! I want to make that burlap table runner! Such great patriotic decorations!
it’s really easy to make, Meagan. Hope you give it a try!
So simple and yet elegant!
Thanks, Scarlet! Glad you liked it!
This looks so professional, I love the simple yet classy look for the tri colored bottles, I would love to do this for the 4th of July.
Thanks, Susan! It was really easy to do.
I love these ideas. They’re so simple, yet so elegant, and they have just the right amount of whimsy.
It’s really important to me that they are simple. I don’t have time for anything complicated!
OMG, this is so prety. SO simple too. Great for a get together to celebrate!
Simple is the way to go, Nancy!
I love how everything is so simple to do, yet they ALL add a nice touch to the table!
Thanks so much, Robin!