Diner En Blanc

Diner En Blanc was an extraordinary experience that I was fortunate to experience with some of my favorite people. It all began with a mix of excitement and stress which ended with me smiling about it for at least a good week.
Some may call it a pretentious event… I describe it as pretentious-​exclusive-​popup-​flashmob-​white-​picnic event. It’s BYOE (bring your own everything from tables, chairs, food, flowers, etc). You pay $ for the location, alcohol license, transportation, entertainment and décor.
1) You register online in advance to enter a lottery to go to diner en blanc.
2) If you get selected you get 2 – 3 weeks to gather everything you need.
4) Wear all white
3) Show up at the meet up spot to ride a charter bus.
4) Bus will drop you off 2 blocks away from the mystery location — this year was Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills.
5) Table leader will tell you where to set your table up.
6) Set your food, enjoy the atmosphere and new friends sitting next to you.
7) Dance til the event ends then pack up and leave.
Trying to get everything I need for my group of 8 did stress me out, especially because I worry too much. But it was all worth it and I know what to prepare for next year.
: CLOTHES: All white fancy picnic attire. Guys might have trouble looking for white pants and shoes. They didn’t seem to care if the girls wore beige shoes. Some wore masks, wedding dress, costumes… my group wore bunny ears so we stood out :)
: folding TABLE/​CHAIRS: Table has to be no bigger than 32″ (requires white table cloth) and the chairs have to be white or covered in white. You can also rent them at
: FOOD: I recommend bringing something cold and possibly simple.
: BOOZE: They don’t allow hard liquor or beer, just wine. My bf won a bottle of white wine at this event :)
: DECOR: Almost every table had a décor. Candles, flowers, eiffel tower covered in lights, dolls, etc.
: MUSIC: omg the dj with the combo of that saxophonist was eargasmic. It did get a little rave-​y in the end but that’s ok, our table wasn’t too close to the dance floor.
: TIPS :
— Show up early to the bus meetup to get a good table location.
— Bring a cardigan/​jacket/​sweater just in case
— Be sure to check your email for an update from your bus/​table leader
— Leave early if you know you might hit traffic.