Outside
Under a tree
Is the perfect spot for
a dining table.
Hang lanterns from the branches. Provide an outside sink and bench if you can afford it. Crumbs won't be a worry and kids can play in the garden as you finish your coffee. Going outside can change the whole dynamics of a gathering so everyone feels more relaxed and the purpose of getting together, sharing your life, becomes easier away from the house and its reminders of work.
There are no strangers in the Kingdom- only friends we haven't met
