Hosting a garden party for family and friends is great fun, but it can be stressful to prepare for. You want to make sure that your garden party is perfect, surpasses all expectations, and leaves your guests looking forward to the next one.
Here are our top 5 tips to host a memorable garden party:
1.Don't run out of food
Whether you're having a BBQ or you're preparing a buffet-style party; you need to make sure that you have enough food to go around. You want to be able to enjoy your own garden party without having to keep rushing into the kitchen to throw together some ham sandwiches!
2.Presentation is everything
It's probably better to start this one early, but making sure that your garden is neat and tidy is essential. We all have a member of the family who loves to pass judgement on things, so you want to give them as little ammo as possible.
Make sure that your grass is cut to perfection, your flower beds are weed free, your plant pots are arranged nicely, and all of your plants have been watered.
3.Can I have a cold one, please?
If you are planning to serve alcohol or you're preparing some fruity non-alcoholic drinks for your garden party, there is one rule...serve them cold! This sometimes slips peoples' minds until the last minute when you suddenly realise that you have overestimated the size of your fridge. This is particularly important if you are having quite a few guests.
Make sure that you have ice. Bags of ice will only cost you around £1 from the shop, so make sure that you get plenty to last the day/night. You could even fill the sink or a few buckets with ice and cold water to place the drinks in.
Take a look at our
Pinterest Board for some exciting garden party drinks ideas.
4.Kids get bored easily
If children are coming to your party then you need to plan ahead to keep them entertained. When I was younger a simple football would have kept me quiet for the whole party, but all children are different so having a few options is a good idea.
Designating a play area with different activities stations is a great way to keep them interested, leaving the grown-ups to enjoy themselves. Colouring books, ball games, board games or a treasure hunt are a few good ideas that children of different ages will love.
Climbing frames and swing sets are fantastic to give children a range of activities and let them burn off some steam. They can also add a wow factor to your garden and leave your judging relatives green eyed!
Take a look at our range of
climbing frames and
swings that will blend perfectly into your garden surroundings.
5.Sack the DJ
Many people believe that music can make or break a party, but if you plan ahead and have a mixture of music on your playlist, you can't go wrong. Save the classics until the end of the party and you are guaranteed to have everyone dancing.
One last thing... Have some fun!!
We know that hosting a garden party is stressful, but you need to make sure that you relax and enjoy yourself. Once your guests are sat down and enjoying their food; take a seat, sit back and enjoy the party!
