With summer coming to an end and school back in session, there isn’t a better time to throw a party. Friends and family can all gather for good times and enjoy the cooling weather.
Why You Should Host a Backyard Party
Backyard parties are comfortable and relaxing—and they can be kid-friendly! Hosting an end-of-summer gathering doesn’t have to be extravagant; it’s the people that matter anyway. Here is a step-by-step guide to hosting a backyard party to help you make the most of it.
Establish a Simple But Fun Theme
Picking a theme makes the planning process more manageable. It can help you decide on food, decorations, music, and activities. Easy summer themes could be a lemonade stand, beach party, or BBQ.
Invite Your Attendees
Do you want this to be an adults-only or kid-friendly event? Send an invite to your attendees, whether that involves a paper invite or a quick text. Let them know what to expect, if they need to bring anything, and when to show up. Make sure to ask for any dietary restrictions to planning the menu easier.
Plan Your Menu
After you know how many people will be coming, you can plan out food and drinks. Determine if you are going to prepare everything yourself or get a caterer. You could also make it a themed potluck and have people volunteer to bring their favorite matching dishes. If healthy eating is a priority, find ways to sneak in nutritious finger foods that kids can snack on. In lieu of a full bar, offer guests a signature beverage or two or even make it BYOB.
Create the Ambiance
What would be the best music, lighting, and decorations to highlight your party’s atmosphere? Ask friends if they have any fun lights or ornaments to match the theme. You might create a collaborative playlist, with everyone sending in their favorite songs that fit the theme. Consider doubling up on activities that act as decor, such as a pinata, glow sticks, hula skirts, beach balls, bubbles, or anything else you’ve recently crafted up.
Curate Memorable Activities
Plan a few simple activities to take a typical gathering up a notch. Pass out a few disposable cameras to let the guests be photographers. Giant Jenga, darts, and card games are accessible crowd favorites. Leave a football or frisbee lying around for anyone to use. You could even set up a game system with a party favorite like Super Smash Bros.
Other Last-Minute Preparations
Make sure you have enough seats for everyone. To eliminate mosquitoes, get rid of standing water, light some homemade citronella candles, or use fans to blow them away (and keep people cool). Depending on how many guests are coming, you may think about renting a portable toilet to help take the load off your home bathroom and keep lines short.
Now that you have this step-by-step guide to hosting a backyard party, you can start planning your summer get-together today!
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