Guest Picks: Light Up Your Life With Outdoor Party Lights
Add a festive touch to your outdoor space with some fun party lights! I've curated an eclectic collection with something for every style, from the sophisticated European look to tailgating fun! They also come for a range of high and low prices. — Denise from Pink Postcard
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Vintage Party Lights with Galvanized Shades - $63.95
The romance of a European vacation can be captured with dinner al fresco under these charming shades and vintage bulbs.
Red Cup Lights - $14.99
These hilarious party cup lights will put a smile on everyone's faces. They're great for tailgating or neighborhood parties. Plus, they're battery operated, so they can go anywhere the party goes.
Aurora Glow Solar String Lights, Sea Glass Swirl - $48.99
These gorgeous, solar-powered handblown glass bulbs look great in the daytime and cast a beautiful glow at night. What's not to love?
Soji Solar String Lights, Jetson Square - $40
These square lanterns are super cute and hip! I love the fun pattern and colors. They'd be great hanging from a patio or in the trees for summertime fun.
Hanging Caged Metal Swag Lantern - $40
This hanging lantern is a great size for impact styling. It would be great for a bohemian or Middle Eastern feel. Plus, I love that it comes with a flameless candle.
Vintage Glass-style Buoy Float String Lights - $16.90
I love anything beachy, especially glass floats.These resin party lights are perfect for adding a beachy feel to your party or a fun look to your beach deck. The "floats" come is great colors, and the netting adds to the charm.
Sky Lanterns, Pink - $19.99
These sky lanterns are meant to be lit and float away into the night sky. Fully biodegradable, they leave no residue once they are gone. I love this gorgeous color and its beautiful glow. A bunch of these would be so fun for a special occasion.
Smith & Hawken Metal Cage String Lights - $24.99
These outdoor string lights have a super cool, industrial feel. They have a similar ambience as the tin-topped lights, but the cage also gives them a city vibe. They would look great at a barn party.
Globe Lights - $8.95
Beautiful, ethereal and super modern, these would look amazing en masse. I love that they're available in two sizes and that they're battery operated. They would look great hung in trees at a wedding.
Careen Lanterns - $24.95
These bamboo lanterns are so classic in design and can work in a variety of styles. They would look amazing hung at different lengths over a garden party dinner.
White Moravian Star Hanging Christmas Lights - $61.99
Moravian stars always have a look of sophistication and magic. This set of two 14-inch electric stars can be used indoors or out. They would be great for the holidays or for adding an air of celestial ambience to an event.
Chevron Paper String Lights - $16.99
For an on-point trend, why not choose mini paper lanterns with chevron stripes? The bright orange adds a fun punch of color.
Carved Wood String Lights - $16.99
These carved wooden lights are beautiful with their detailed, delicate features. I would love to use them as string lights, or I might even group them together and hang them as a unique overhead "chandelier."
Party Umbrella String Lights - $18.95
Nothing says "party!" like little paper umbrellas.These cute string lights would be great for an outdoor cocktail party.
Lace Paper Lantern Set - $14.95
Get a lot of bang for your buck with this pack of three 8-inch lace paper lanterns with bows. They would be great for an outdoor wedding for a budget-conscious couple.
Garden Treasures White Mini Bulb Crisscross Lantern Patio String Lights - $11.67
These mini white lanterns have a classic flair and remind me of Nantucket vacations. They come in black as well, which would be equally classic, and great for a Halloween party.
Traditional Outdoor Wall Lights And Sconces - $9.95
Maybe you'd like to hang your outdoor lighting or line a fenced walkway? These beautiful wrought iron hooks allow you to do just that. They can be used anywhere you like.
Capiz Lantern - $100
This gorgeous gilded capiz shell lantern is absolutely stunning! It's a splurge, but it makes such a sophisticated and exotic statement.
Rotera Lantern for Block Candle - $14.99
For a super affordable option and a punch of drama, add this 15-inch Ikea lantern to your outdoor space. I love the etched star pattern on the glass panels. Use the large size alone, or mix it up by adding in some of the smaller versions.
Pedestal Lantern - $54
A mix of hanging and standing lighting outdoors is engaging. This extra large 25-inch pedestal lantern is rust resistant and would be beautiful next to outdoor seating. I love its delicate filigree pattern.
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