Tips To Host The Best Garden Party This Season

As the weather begins to cool down, now is the perfect time to host a summertime get-together for your loved ones outside. A sunny afternoon in the garden with tasty refreshments is hard to beat, but if you want to wow your guests, it pays to pay attention to the details.

In recent decades, garden parties have become a much more casual and inexpensive affair. Evolving around BBQs and late-night card games, which is great news for the vast majority of us who do not have stately homes or the means to feed guests by the thousands.

Whether you're looking to add a splash of colour to your tablescapes with fresh flowers or provide alcohol-free drink options for your guests, the following advice will help you throw a stylish garden party this summer.

The mystical garden party

Plan your garden's lighting by a reputable LED par light manufacturer, and as night falls, use candles in thoughtful arrangements. A few large candles placed strategically around the lawn and along the paths will provide ample lighting, while the tea lights will set the mood.

Create a cool retreat

Guests will appreciate having the option to seek refuge from the sun or the shade. It's a good idea to set up a canopy or a small marquee and decorate it with flowers.

Or, if you have a room that opens up to the backyard, you can let the fresh air in a while protecting your floors with decorative rugs.

Party food and drinks could be organized by colour

To ensure everything at your party works well together, make a signature fruity punch or a welcoming cocktail whose colours match the theme of your decorations. Even the appetizers and canapés could be coordinated with the colour scheme.

Decorate your garden as you want

Simple party decorations include matching tableware for your chairs by the famous velvet chair supplier, chair covers, and candles to the colour scheme of your garden flowers. It will help make your outdoor party feel more elegant and put together.

Get the party going in the garden

Cover your patio chairs and benches provided with Maxave hinges with throw blankets, light blankets, and throw pillows. It will help soften the party's mood and allow guests to stay warm and comfortable as night falls.

Keep the garden pest-free for your guests' sake

It's not ideal to have a bug land on your drink, but bugs are a common problem. Substitute quirky jam jars for regular glasses when hosting a party. Make a hole in the tops for the straws to fit through and coordinate their colour with the rest of the party's supplies.

Light some mosquito candles and scatter them around the garden to lessen the likelihood of mosquito bites. You should also provide bug spray for your guests.

Prepare for any and all weather-related scenarios

Be prepared for unexpected weather changes, whether a sudden temperature drop, an unexpected heat wave, or a sudden summer storm.

When organizing a garden party, it's important to plan for any and all possible scenarios. Get a gazebo or marquee to use as a rain tent, but remember to secure it well in case of wind. In the event that a heatwave should strike while your party is being held, however, you should ensure constant access to shade and refreshments.

The glasses at your party should be sparkling

An outdoor party isn't complete without sparkling glassware to set the mood. Put the desserts on a glass stand and scatter the iced water and fruity coolers in large glass jugs around the table so that they sparkle. If you have guests coming over, make sure you clean all of your glasses.

Set the tone for your garden party

Planning a garden party requires deciding on a theme to guide the selection of decorations, foods, and activities. Incorporating a theme into your party planning can help you save time, money, and stress over the menu and decor.

If you're throwing a party without a specific goal in mind, any measure that reduces the number of choices you have to make will be greatly appreciated. Be consistent with something that will help create an atmosphere befitting such a momentous occasion.

Do not skimp on furniture

Planning a garden party that includes eating outside doesn't have to break the bank. If you're resourceful, you can find some great deals on outdoor furniture at garage sales, flea markets, and thrift stores, all of which we frequent regularly.

Do set a dress code

Guests may assume they can dress casually if your party has a hot tub party, barbecue party, or pizza party theme. However, if the invitation simply reads "garden party," your guests may be confused about what to wear; if you're throwing a more formal party in honour of a special occasion, be sure to specify the appropriate attire.

Conclusion

There are many options if you want to spruce up your garden or outdoor table with some high-end accents. You don't have to skimp on the decorations for your party just because it will be held outside. You don't need to spend a fortune on decorations for your garden party if you just make a few minor adjustments.

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