Spring is about to end, and we all know what that means! Summer Season! it will finally be warm enough to be able to spend some much-awaited outdoor fun time - the summer outdoor party season is almost here, it's finally time for you to show off your party-hosting skills and give your guests the best time of their lives and, one of the best ways to do this and take advantage of the glorious weather is by hosting an outdoor garden party.
Outdoor garden parties are a great way to enjoy the summer with your besties, and planning your party well will ensure that your guests have a great time.
The first questions you need to ask yourself are:
If you're reading this article you've already taken your first step by deciding your are going to host a garden party, so once you’ve answered the five essential questions above, you’ll be ready to move on and to decide what type of party you want to throw and to start to enjoy the planning process.
Outdoor garden parties often lack traditional entertainment options, such as indoor activities or screens to watch movies or sports. Without entertainment, guests may become disengaged or bored, leading to a less enjoyable experience for everyone. Incorporating party entertainment ideas such as live music, lawn games, or even a photo booth can help keep guests entertained and create a fun and memorable experience.
We've prepared a list of this year's best garden party ideas for you to consider, from Picnics to BBQs we've got something that'll fit your party needs, so let's begin!
Everyone loves a barbecue - great food, the wonderful char-grilling smells, the relaxed atmosphere. Set up some classic barbecue party decorations around your garden, fire-up the barbie. and get those burgers, meats or veggies cooking. Your guests will thank you for the food and the uplifting atmosphere - a really great way to enjoy a balmy summer afternoon or evening with besties, it never fails!
If you have a pool in your garden, or maybe one of those inflatable pools you can buy, a pool party is a great way to escape the heat! it's the perfect way to just chill and relax with your friends while working on your tans and having fun together. Add some awesome party music and a few drinks and you’re done!
Invite your closest friends to a night of fine food and conversation. Serve-up a feast outside in your garden, and give your dinner party that splash of sophistication by play some soft, gentle background music, and take the vibe to another level. it's a simple equation really, good food and company plus the perfect ambiance equal an awesome time and lasting memories that everyone will thank you for!
Show off your personality by having a festival-themed party right at your outside your home. Blast your favourite music (without disturbing the neighbors of course) and dance the night away. Perhaps hire a tribute act of your favourite artist, or a local band to play cover, or just a great DJ playing awesome club classics, your guests will have a great time.
Bring Hawaii to your garden by hosting a summer luau party. Break out the leis and grass skirts and party like you're in an Hawaiianparadise. Serve up some fresh coconut juice or even a pinacolada to beat the heat.
If you're a fan of the carnival, going for a carnival-themed party might be perfect for you. Set up your garden with brightly coloured lights, and other dazzling decorations, get those calypso beats going and party the night away.
Create a bohemian look with the use of candles, cushions, feathers and dream catchers for a party idea that you will fall in love with. A backyard boho party is tasty to create, loads of fun, totally laid back and always a winner. Anything goes! The fairy tale with a plug of woodland enchantment vibe should keep your guests comfortable and having fun.
Picnics are always a great garden party idea! Whip out your picnic blankets and lay them out on the grass, serve delicious finger foods like sandwiches, cakes, and biscuits, crack open the wines, and enjoy the summer sunshine with your friends. It's the perfect garden party idea if you're looking to host a small and relaxed summer soiree, make a batch of homemade ice cream to surprise your friends with and you’ll known as be the best host ever!
Get classy with your garden party and host a wine tasting party. it doesn't matter whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur, or a beginner, as long as you enjoy wine, everyone can take part. Whether you organise the wine tasting yourself, or hire a professional to take care of it, it's a great way to add some sophistication to your party.
Popularised by Queen Victoria, afternoon tea has become one of the many traditions of British culture and is always enjoyed, and it’s an easy party to throw, too, whip up a Victoria sponge cake, make a few homemade scones, get out your nan bone china tea set and you’re done! Given that the afternoon-tea tradition is Victorian, why not double-down and host a vintage-style tea party? You could get dressed up in Victorian-era costumes, , set-up some crochet arches and play through the afternoon while enjoying some tea and cakes.
Serve up some fresh tacos, ceviche, and burritos, add some tequila, some margaritas and some sangria and have yourselves a Mexican Fiesta party. Get some Mexican theme decorations and get your guests feeling like they're in Mexico. For another layer of authenticity hire a mariachi band to entertain your guests.
This one’s so easy, and who doesn't love pizza? Buy in pizzas, hire a pizza van, or cook it yourself, your guests will love you if you keep them fed and, hosting the party outside in your garden would only double the satisfaction because as we've said, great ambiance makes the food taste even better.
Nobody said anything about garden parties having to happen during the daytime. if you're a bit of a night owl and much prefer to party under the moonlight and your garden has a small firepit, having an evening campfire party might be perfect for you. Give your guests some long sticks to toast up some marshmallows on the open fire with and have some blankets available too, they’re a perfect way to cozy up around the campfire and talk about everything and anything with your friends, or have a camp-fire sing song.
If you're one of those people who likes hosting parties and loves eating, but doesn't like cooking, or maybe you’re not such a good cook, then hosting a Bring a Dish party is the perfect excuse for you to skip out of the cooking, whilst you get to enjoy some great food. Have your guests bring their own signature dish and have yourselves a feast in the garden. Ask your friends to add their dish to a group list on WhatsApp or another app so you don’t get too much of the same thing, add some beers and wines in to the mix and you’ll have yourselves an awesome party filled with love and sharing.
Take advantage of the great weather and get your active by setting up some outdoor party games for them to play like an obstacle course race, disk tic tac toe, giant Jenga, outdoor twisters, and other similar fun games. It’s a great way to spend some time with your besties and have childlike fun together. Outdoor party games, food and nice cold drinks is the perfect way to enjoy each others company and have fun together.
We hope these garden party ideas gave you some inspiration but before you start handing out invitations, just remember that no matter what theme or idea you choose for your party, the most important elements will be the people you invite, having fun with them, and and making memories, so invite everyone you care about and enjoy the moment!
So that's it from us for now, we hope we helped you even a little bit.
Good luck and have a happy summer!
