12 Tips to throwing a summer party like Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara knows how to throw a party. If you've seen the photos of her wedding to Joe Manganiello, then you KNOW the chica has good taste. This year, she received a special cake from famed Brazilian bakery Stefan Behar Sucré–and she threw a fabulous summer tea party to celebrate. Here's how to throw a soiree just like Sofia Vergara!

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Image via sofiavergara/Instagram

Table Display

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Image viasofiavergara/Instagram

Here's how the hostess showcased her the table for her guests. Keep clicking to see how to copy her party.

Fancy Tablecloth

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Wayfair

The first thing you'll need to decorate your party is some lovely tablecloths, like these lace trimmed ones that we simply adore.

Get the Lace Trimmed Table Topper, $26.

White Orchids

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1-800-Flowers.com

First thing's first: begin setting the table with some OH-SO-PRETTY flowers. Opt for white orchids the way Sofia did!

Get the White Phalaenopsis Orchid, $50.

Tier Dessert Holder

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Pottery Barn

In order to serve up all of the snacks and desserts you'll need for your party, start by getting a beautiful stand to display all of the treats.

Get the Great White 3-Tier Stand, $45.

Floral Dessert Plates

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Kohl's

And where will you put all of those summer sweets? Let's do like Sofia does and go for adorable floral plates for this fun tea party theme.

Get the Celebrate Spring Together Floral Plate, $5/each.

Glass Pitchers

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Anthropologie

Of course, you'll want to have plenty of drinks around–and these pretty glass pitchers will help hold your flavored water AND your margaritas!

Get the Grenada Pitcher, $48.

Colorful Glasses

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Zara Home

Although you'll need something else to serve proper tea or cafecito (if that's your thing), these glasses are perfect for any other refreshments.

Get the Green Raised Design Tumbler, $6.

Lemon Coconut Cake

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Sally's Baking Addiction

This lemon coconut cake is always a favorite summer party treat. If you want an extra special kick, then DEFINITELY toast the coconut you'll be sprinkling on top.

Get the recipe.

Avocado Toast 3 Ways

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California Avocado

We fell in love with avocado on toast the first time we heard of it. This recipe, with 3 scruptious versions, will make all your guests say WOW.

Get the recipe.

Coffee Macarons

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Moms Dish

Macarons are needed for any party, and of course you can simply buy some at your local bakery. But you know what's better? Making your own coffee-flavored macarons to serve. YUM!

Get the recipe.

Pineapple and White Chocolate Scones

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Immaculate Bites

Scones are delicious morning, noon and night. Try serving these delicious pineapple ones (with white chocolate!) to serve on hot and cold days.

Get the recipe.

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

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Cacique

Every good tea party needs some tea sandwiches. That's why we're going to be serving up these salmon and cotija cheese beauties. So good!

Get the recipe.

Mexican Chocolate Bundt Cake

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I Bake, He Shoots

Although you may not be able to fly to Brazil for a very special cake, making this Mexican Chocolate Bundt is a nice alternative!

Get the recipe.