Got something to celebrate? Have a party in your garden! Whether it is a birthday, wedding, baby shower or any other occasion: in the open air, every party becomes even more special. With the following tips, your evening is guaranteed to succeed.
1. Self-service with the tastiest snacks and drinks
No party without tasty drinks and snacks! It doesn't have to be complicated, but it does have to be delicious. Want a carefree evening? Set everything out in advance and let your guests pour their own drinks. For example, create for a gin-tonic bar in your garden or set up a lemonade tap. In addition, make creative use of your garden tools: fill a wheelbarrow or flower box with ice cubes and keep bottles of beer, wine and soda nice and cold. Prepare the snacks in advance, too, so you don't have to worry about them during the party. Think wraps and baguettes with tasty dips, or opt for healthy snacks like fruit and vegetable skewers.
2. Give your garden party a theme
Having a theme makes it even easier to flesh out your garden party. From the decoration and music to the snacks and invitations, keep everything in the same style and no one will be able to ignore your theme. Is your party taking place on a beautiful summer evening? A Hawaii theme with colourful cocktails, Hawaii wreaths and tropical music suits it perfectly. Are you a lover of French cuisine? Then opt for good wines and cheeses and have French chansons blaring through your music boxes for the ultimate France feeling. Unleash your creativity and customise your garden party.
3. Add atmosphere to your garden with lighting
A garden party is the ideal opportunity to go all out with atmospheric lighting. Nothing is as cosy as a warm summer evening with atmospheric torches and candles in your garden. Do you have a veranda? With built-in LED lighting, you can create the atmosphere you want in no time. In addition, decorate the trees in your garden with strings of lights and create a fairytale look in your garden.
4. Create a playlist
Get on the dance floor with hits that resonate with your guests. In your invitation, ask all invitees to send in their favourite songs. Use these to create a unique playlist with different genres for young and old. Are you organising a theme party? Then, of course, appropriate music should not be missing.
5. Don't be surprised by the weather
Throwing a party outdoors is fun and convenient, but make sure your party doesn't fall through. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Is rain forecast on the evening of your garden party? Place a large party tent in your garden or get started on installing a veranda in time. You will enjoy it for years even after your party. Do you have an especially hot summer evening ahead of you? Provide some cooling with a fan and plenty of ice cubes to keep drinks cold.
Looking for more inspiration for a successful garden party? Then check out our Pinterest board for great ideas.