19 hosting trends that will be hot this summer

A visual escape to hosting heaven 🧺🍽️

The Imperfect Host

Jun 26, 2025

A collage set against a pale green striped background. The collage has images of a feta and watermelon checkerboard appetizer and prosecco popsicles, surrounded by cute cutouts of fruit and flowers.

Now presenting… eye candy for anyone who loves to host, and my personal inspo for all of summer 2025.

Our summer hosting top 19:

#1: Checkerboard appetizers

An image of a feta and watermelon appetizer that has been cut into cubes and places in a checkerboard pattern.

A little feta… a little watermelon… you’re basically in Greece.

#2: Cake grazing boards

A photo of a wooden board with various individually sized cakes and desserts arranged on it.

We’re thinking beyond the charcuterie board this summer. Try a sweet spin with a cake spread or a spicy one with a margarita board.

#3. Jalapeño sauvignon blanc

A photo of 2 glasses of white wine with jalapeños in them.

Tiktok taught me this and I’m never turning back. Sorry, not sorry to the wine connoisseurs out there who will hate to see this coming.

#4: Coupe towers

A coupe tower, with each coupe holding a small vegetable crudités spread.

Fill your glasses with champagne and stack ’em high… or with crudite for an artsy hors d'oeuvre. Perfect for weddings and bachelorette parties.

#5: Butter molds

A photo of bread with butter molded into seashell shapes on top.

Before there was butter yellow… there was just ~butter~. Shaping your butter is incredibly chic. So is sprinkling it with flaky salt. 🤌

#6: Fruit-forward garnishes

A photograph of cherries topping individually sized desserts.

Taking “a cherry on top” extremely literally this summer.

#7: Quirky party themes

A photograph of a tablescape and colorful decor at a Fancy Nancy-themed party. — This is your sign to throw a Fancy Nancy party…

The more niche, the better!

#8: Garden ice cubes

A photo of ice cubes with delicate flowers frozen into them.

Just add water (and a flower, fruit, or veggie). Shoutout to Disco Cubes, who we can’t get enough of, BTW.

#9: Citrus vases

A floral centerpiece that has individual flower stems in orange citrus fruits, as vases.

These citrus centerpieces are so simple yet so stunning.

#10: The Hugo Spritz

A top-down photograph of two Hugo Spritz cocktails.

Guarantee you’ll love this… and that your friends will be super impressed with your cocktail knowledge.

#11: Fruit-themed parties

A tray of orange sorbet served inside oranges.

Planning a party menu around a specific fruit is a seriously chic host move in our book.

#12: Handmade ceramics

A top-down photo of various handmade ceramic dishware.

Oh, and hand-written menus, too. Anything that makes a party feel personal and intentional.

#13: Prosecco popsicles

A photograph of popsicles placed upside-down into glasses of Prosecco.

Take the childlike fun of a summertime popsicle… and the boozy buzz of a glass of champagne. You really can have the best of both worlds.

#14: Sending an invitation for a casual gathering

A photograph of a cell phone showing a digital invitation to a Love Island watch party.

We’re romanticizing the little moments, okay??

#15: Colorful paper chains

A ceiling decorated in colorful paper chains.

Easy to DIY and makes any room more magical.

#16: Mirrors as trays

A photo of wine glasses atop a mirror being used as a tray.

This turns any party instantly moodier.

#17: Bag charm parties

A photograph showing various charms and beads alongside lip gloss.

Because everyone loves to leave with a party favor (especially one they got to pick out themselves).

#18: Creative place cards

A photo of place cards that have been placed inside of small vegetables for aesthetic effect.

Transform your tablescape with an unexpected name tag — whether it’s guest names engraved in their chopsticks or a ribbon with their name tied to the stem of a pear.

#19: Splatter paint ceramics

A photo of paint-splattered ceramic dishware.

This reminds us of all of our favorite neighborhood restaurants… and who wouldn’t want that energy at their party?

Here’s to a summer full of intentional hosting and appreciating the little details 🥹

xx, The Trend Whisperer