A Classic Americana Memorial Day Barbecue

A blue and white gingham tablecloth gives the seated table an old-fashioned picnic feel, and layered place settings add interest.

The buffet table was kept simple, and every detail was attended to. Canning (or Mason) jars are a charming way to serve drinks, and condiments were transferred into coordinating serving pieces. Even the baked beans were served in mini canning jars — perfect for grab 'n go eating.

Wooden planter boxes were flipped upside down to serve as a base for recycled cans-turned-vases.

An adorable "faucet" soap dish is transformed into a server for Dubble Bubble.

A party-perfect alternative to the full-sized burger, mini sliders are easier for guests to eat while mingling.

Turn fun patterned paper into cones, and fill them with an easy snack, like chips or popcorn.

The printable labels on the baked bean jars are free to download.

Scattering games on the tables and around the backyard makes it easy to mix and mingle, even if not everyone at your party knows one another.

The retro packaging of Cracker Jacks makes them a great (and inexpensive!) favor for vintage-inspired, all-American BBQs.