When you are entertaining at home you can incorporate the things that are already a part of your scenery.  Sometimes fences or gates might be challenge but there are plenty of ways to create the back drop that you need.

Use a chain link fence to your advantage by hanging banners behind it and display photographs on it.

Hawaiian shirts were used for decoration at this Jimmy Buffet party from Pretend, Party & Play.

Mason jars and paper flowers are used to enhance the look of this fence for a wedding from Style Me Pretty.

This would be great for a rustic party backdrop!  Use frames and terra cotta planters to create on the fence.

Here is another great idea that was featured on P is for Party.  For this Tinker Bell party, the goody bags were hung from the fence.

Always remember that you can dress up any outdoor event with a little creativity!