Easy Guide to Throwing a Top Summer Party
Summer makes a short appearance here in the UK, and now that it’s nearly over, you’ll want to make the last party of the season special.
The following guide will offer some of the top tips to make your summer party an event to remember.
Decorations
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, the great thing about having a summer party is that nature goes a long way to giving you free decoration. If your garden isn’t as lush as you’d like or if you’re having your party in a flat however, there are some easy ways to add sparkle to your party. Hanging lanterns always make for a magical ambience with a festive air, and they’re highly affordable. Another budget friendly yet easy decoration to add colour and flair to your do is tissue pom poms – these marvellous additions look great either adorning tables or strung up.
Drinks
One of the first rules of a summer party it to always have tons of ice – especially on a hot day, guests cannot get enough of it. In addition to cooling people down, there’s nothing better than frosty drinks in warm weather. You can buy convenient bags of ice at most local stores, so rather get too much than too little. And for an extra bit of flair, you could always throw together a bucket of fruit filled ice cubes.
Menu
In terms of safety, do remember that the summer heat can quickly turn food into a stomach risk, so watch out for those platters sitting out in the sun too long. It’s always a good idea to serve both hot and cold food just incase anything spoils.
A general rule of thumb for summer food is to use plenty of light, fresh, seasonal ingredients, since the heat tends to turn appetites against heavy recipes. So, think more in line with salads and grilled food rather than stews and casseroles. A further bonus of having a menu like this is that it’s often easier and quicker to prepare.
And when it comes to dessert, you can’t go wrong with serving ice cream sundaes (easy to make and they look fabulous) with cookies (conveniently bought at any supermarket). For the weight conscious, you could have a delicious fruit salad served with low fat cream or ice-cream.
Lastly, when it comes to the dishes you serve with, go for colourful items as this adds to the air of summer festivity. While disposable plastic plates and cutlery are an easy option since they will cut your cleanup time, they’re also not the best eco-friendly choice. If you enjoy entertaining, it’s a good idea to buy some sturdy summer dinnerware instead.
Location
If you’re worried that your home will be too small or if you don’t have a garden, you could consider finding a local venue that permits private parties, such as the beach, a park or even a pub with a nice little beer garden.
And if your guests are going to be spending time outside in the sun, always have some form of shelter at hand in case it gets too hot. Whether you opt for a rented tent, chairs placed under a shady tree, or tables with umbrellas, your guests will certainly appreciate.
Dress Code
The best summer parties happen when people feel relaxed – no-body wants to have fussy, clinging clothes hampering them in warm weather. For this reason it’s wise to let your guests know that the dress code is casual and care-free.
Little Extras
The little things can often go a long way when it comes to making your guests happy. Inexpensive items that they might have forgotten to bring can be crucial to comfort, such as sunscreen, insect spray, towels and sandals. It also goes without saying that if there are to be children attending, you’ll want to have some band aids and astringent on hand for those inevitable small scrapes and falls.
Conclusion
From the festive flair of tissue pom poms and hanging lanterns as decorations, to tasty food and plenty of cooling drinks, it’s actually rather easy to throw together a successful summer party if you follow the above tips.
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