Make your party one in a melon (🍉) with these summer hostess tips and tricks:
▫️ Don't forget a summer playlist - Good music
always sets the vibe for a party! Try Spotify’s Feel Good Summer or Summer
Hit’s of the 90’s playlist
▫️ Ice cold drinks in a galvanized bucket or
cooler - Make sure to always grab an extra bag or two of ice to have on hand
(There’s nothing worse than running out of ice at a party!)
▫️ Bonfire pit (if permitted) + all the fixings
- Your bonfire doesn’t need to be anything crazy - it could be nothing more
than a few logs on some gravel...the point is to have a place where people can
pull up their chairs, talk & enjoy a classic summer s’more
▫️ String party lights all around - There’s
something so cozy about a backyard with string lights. The classic warm bulbs
will do the trick. It doesn’t have to be much - in my backyard we have one
strand going from our garage to a big tree and it’s perfect!
▫️ Outdoor patio heaters - If you anticipate it
cooling off quite a bit in the evening, purchase an outdoor patio heater or two
to set outside. These give off a lot of heat while not having to worry about
kids tripping near an open flame.
▫️ If you have a pool, throw in some festive
floaties. If it's too cool to swim (or just not an actual pool party), you can
always put some floating candles on the water too for a warm, romantic vibe.
▫️ Nostalgia is key. Even if you're hosting a
group of adults, don't underestimate the power of an ice cold popsicle or a
pack of sparklers or firecrackers. These fun touches can bring back memories
and strike up great conversations (and laughs!) throughout the night.
& be sure to have fun!
