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There’s just something about summer that screams out for the perfect celebratory party! Whether it’s the gorgeous weather that we’re suddenly graced with, the longer days and lighter nights, or just the summer spirit that gets into us all, you often find yourself planning a mid-season celebration. If you have a birthday coming up, a special occasion or you just want an excuse to get planning, you’re going to want to make sure that you have a hit on your hands, but sometimes, that’s easier said than done.
When it comes to party planning, you can often find yourself approaching it in one of two very different ways. Firstly, there’s the that’ll do approach, where you get food and drinks and let the rest of the party plan itself. Or, there’s the second option, and that’s usually to plan every meticulous detail to make it the talk of the town. But, when it comes to your big summer bash, you’re going to want to find a happy medium. Because summer parties are always best when the fun flows, but there’s a lot to look forwards to too! If that sounds like the kind of party you want to plan, take some inspiration from these ideas so everyone can have the night of their lives.
Select A Theme
Before you get ahead of yourself with the party planning, you’re going to want to make sure that you think about the kind of theme that you want to work with. Not every party has to have a theme, but at this time of year, it can be super fun to work with a summer party theme that everyone will love. Whether you go for a picnic or fiesta, beach vibes or all-American, you should then be able to plan your decor and food around it too.
Think About The Decor
With your theme picked out, it’s then time to think about the decor. Again, you really don’t have to go to town with this; it just depends on what kind of party atmosphere you want to create. But, you might find that hanging bunting or popping up a few streamers or flags here, and there can add to the overall charm of your party.
Start Planning Your Menu
Then, it’s time to think about the food that you’re going to serve. Even if you’re planning on keeping your event super simple, every party needs to have a food selection that stuns. Whether you’re going to opt for fun finger food, themed favorites, or even something over the top and deliciously decadent, now’s the time to consider some cool summer party recipes and make your plans.
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Stock Up On The Basics
While you’re in the planning stage, you should also aim to stock up on some of the essentials that every party needs. This will include everything from napkins and paper plates to sweets for the kids and alcohol for the adults. You can also get things like water, soda, chips and snacks that can be stored away and don’t need to be bought super fresh.
Think About The Music
It’s also useful to think about the music that you might like to play at your party too. Because not gathering is going to be great without some killer tunes. And there’s nothing worse than leaving it until the last minute and struggling to find anything that people want to listen to. Your music will often set the tone of the party, so make sure you build your party playlist well in advance – and be sure to mix it up a little too.
Sort The Seating
Then, you’re going to need to think about the logistics of the party – where is everyone going to sit? Even if you’re having a small get together, you want to make sure that everyone has a set. So, arrange now whether you’re going to hire furniture or borrow pieces from friends. You also need to make sure that you have enough tables for people to sit at and serve food on too.
Set Up Some Fun For The Kids
You may not be planning on having kids at your party, but if you are, you’re going to want to make sure that they’re entertained. For this, you could set up some fun sports for them to play in your garden, like croquet. Or, you could set up a movie theatre layout inside so that they can be entertained while the party is going on. You could even take the movies outside with an outdoor theatre so you can keep an eye on them too.
Make It Memorable
If this summer party that you’re planning is going to be big, then you definitely want to make sure that it’s memorable. One of the ways you can do that is to take lots of photos. But sometimes, it’s hard to remember to do that. So, you could hire a photo booth from someone like Booth Boy that give you the cool outdoor options to play around with. Then, everyone can have a lot of fun with photos as the night goes on.
Consider A Showstopper Or Two
Then, you may want to think about the ways that you can end the night with a bang. Literally. You may want to put on a firework display, host a beach bonfire, or even invite a special guest like an entertainer or a band that can wow your guests. When you want to go big, you want to make sure that your soiree impresses.
Start Your Prep
With all of your plans in place, all that’s left to do now is start the prep. Now, this will come in different stages. But you’re going to want to make sure that you decorate enough in advance so that you’re not in a rush, but not too early so that the decor can keep looking great. Then there’s also the food to prep either the night before or the morning of the party.
And, Enjoy!
Then, finally, you just need to enjoy your own party. Make sure that you write out a specific party planning checklist beforehand so that you can tick everything off well in advance and allow yourself to enjoy the best summer bash that you’ve ever put on!
