Summer is here. It's that time of year when you want to go out, explore, have fun and get a bit (or a lot) bold. Going somewhere far is not always easy. But you don't really need to go far to have fun in summer. Use your house backyard to arrange a summer outdoor party of your lifetime. Invite all your closest friends and family members and indulge in a fulfilling time in the company of soothing summer breeze. There's no better opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones.
But hosting a party is not really an easy task. You have to consider a lot of things. From food and drinks to decorations and fun activities, there's a lot to arrange to make the party successful and enjoyable. If you are concerned about how to make it work, then we are here to ease your worries with some useful tips to keep in mind. We are here with some really handy Summer Party Ideas which are sure to wow your guests and help you have a genuinely good time.
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Take some furniture outside: Prepare your backyard to host a party by placing some furniture outside, mainly tables and chairs. This Handmade Mosaic Table from Custo Mosaic is perfect for this purpose because it is easy to handle and has a really vibrant design suitable for the occasion of a party. Try to use foldable chairs or poufs which are also easy to move around. Don't forget to add soft cushions to the chairs to make them cozy.
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Spread blankets for a picnic feel: If you think you don't have enough chairs or poufs in your house to accommodate all the guests, then it's the best idea to spread soft blankets over grass to make a cozy seating arrangement. Place cushions here and there and you will get a picnic type feeling in no time. This is also a pocket friendly alternative to save money on buying or renting more chairs.
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Use plants as natural decoration: There's no better way to spruce up your backyard for a party than to give it a livelier ambience with lush foliage. Take out all your cute plant pots outside and take advantage of the visuals of natural greenery and bright, colorful flowers. You can use hanging pots to decorate the fence as well. And if you don't own many plants, then it may be a good time to consider bringing home a few.
Read more: 8 Benefits of Having Houseplants
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Arrange a theme party: One of the best ways to make your party more interesting is to make it into a theme party. Choose a fun theme which will be enjoyable for all your guests and dress accordingly. There are lots of thrilling summer theme party ideas, like you can go for the 80's retro vibe with sparkly jackets and denims or classic boho style with fringed handbags and wood jewelries. If you have a pool in your backyard then you can also have a pool party with swimsuits and lots of fun with water guns.
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BBQ party is life: BBQ parties are the best kind of outdoor party you can experience on a summer night. Take out the big grill (or rent it), bring large batches of meat and vegetables to provide your guests with a constant source of hot food. Just make sure you have someone to handle grilling.
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Serve finger foods: Appetizers are an important part of a party menu because you would want your guests to have something to munch on while they wait for the actual dinner to be served. There are so many easy to make finger foods you can easily prepare beforehand to serve at the party. Kebabs, sandwiches, onion rings, sausage rolls and many more options are there for you to consider and choose from.
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Set up a Cocktail Station: Outdoor Summer parties can't be imagined without a chilled glass of cocktail. After all, alcohol is the life of the party. So set up a Cocktail Station in your backyard with pitchers of classic cocktails you would like to serve your guests. There are many recipes you can easily prepare in advance. Classic Mojito, Margarita and Pina Colada are your best friends. And in summer, you absolutely cannot forget the fruity glass of Red Sangria.
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Use insulated Ice-box: Use insulated Ice-box to keep all the bottles of drinks chilled even in hot weather. Arranging a mini fridge outside will be a pretty tedious job. If you don't have an insulated Ice-box, then you can use metal containers or inflatable tubs as well.
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Use wine cubes and frozen berries to keep your drinks chilled: Using wine cubes and frozen berries to keep drinks chilled is a really good idea for a summer outdoor party. Making wine cubes or preparing frozen berries are really easy to do at home. And this way of keeping drinks chilled prevents them from getting watered down.
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Don't forget the non-alcoholic beverages: Along with cocktails, you should have some non-alcoholic beverage options as well for the kids or for the guests who don't drink. In summertime, a chilled glass of lemonade or iced tea will be something your guests would love the most.
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Include Pasta in your menu: A summer party menu will feel really incomplete without one or two pasta dishes. Check out these Summer Pasta Recipes with seasonal veggies and herbs to make something easy and tasty to wow your guests.
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Don't forget the dessert: Along with appetizers and main course, desserts are an integral part of a summer party menu. Undoubtedly, Ice-cream is a must. You can always order them from outside, but making Ice-pops at home is pretty easy as well. Other than that, check out these Gluten free desserts recipes to learn how to make some sweet treats easily at home for your party guests.
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Use string lights and candles to light up your backyard: Use pretty string lights to light up your fences and trees in an ethereal way. Beautiful candles will also help to increase the party aesthetic of your backyard. We love this crystal candle holder from JLV which looks really gorgeous and absolutely suitable decor for an outdoor party.
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Put a vase as a center-piece: You can put flower vases as the center-pieces of the tables. Cut some flowers from your own garden or buy some to display. You can use old beer bottles as vases as well after removing the labels. Or take a look at this Handmade Ceramic Pomegranates Vase or Lemon Vase from Nature Wit. They will look pretty unique and attractive on your tables.
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Decorate your backyard with a water-fountain: Impress your guests with an outdoor water fountain. This traditional Handmade Moroccan Tile Wall Water Fountain will change the vibe of your plain backyard completely with its unmatched attractiveness.
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Be creative with napkins: Get creative with the decors by carefully folding the napkins in different shapes. Use your DIY techniques to make the shapes of flowers or cute animals to display on tables. They will look absolutely eye-catching.
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Put up banners: Decorate your backyard with pretty banners for the summer party. Take some papers, watercolor, brushes and have fun with them. You can make it into a family activity as well. Your kids will really enjoy the opportunity to unleash their creativity.
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Make Pinatas: Make Pinatas and fill them up with tasty treats. Kids will have a great time with them. If you add some adult friendly snacks in the equation as well, then even they will enjoy this activity.
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Arrange Polaroid cameras: Arrange Polaroid cameras to click a lot of pictures of the fun moments you will create with your friends and family. Let your guests use those cameras to click pictures of their own and then let them take those pictures with them as souvenirs. They will remain as precious memories of a day/night well spent.
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Make a party playlist: Music is important to set the mood of the party. So set up a speaker in the backyard and make a fun playlist to play in the background. It's better to play popular songs which are known to many. Make the playlist long enough so songs are not getting repeated again and again. You can also leave room to take up requests if you can.
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Make it a movie night: When dinner is over, but you still don't want the party to end, turn it into a movie night. Who doesn't love to watch a good movie? Make arrangements for a projector in advance and select some fun family movies to enjoy with everyone. Don't forget to distribute tubs of popcorn and cola!
Read more: 20 Best Indie Movies of all time you should definitely have on your watchlist
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Keep a basket for essentials: Keep a basket at the backyard with some essential items for your guests to grab if needed. Put items like sunscreen, bug repellent, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, hats and also a first aid kit in case of emergency. Your party guests will be really appreciative of your consideration.
