Don't know how? Time to call in the reinforcements. A newlywed friend recently confessed to me that she and her husband often eat dinners off wooden trays on their sofa. "It feels too formal to sit at ...

We also give recommendations on what dinnerware, placemats, flatware, and serving dishes you'll need to set the table and the mood. How to plan an outdoor dinner party in 4 steps: Pick a theme and ...