6 Tips for a Super Fun Backyard Summer Party

Posted by HEALTH-ADE on August 2nd, 2019

Elevate the summer feels by throwing a super fun backyard party. After all, this season is best enjoyed with your squad, right? You can throw an exclusive party in a plush resort or you can turn your backyard into an instant summer getaway. If you only have the latter to spare, you can still host an uber-memorable summer party with our amazing tips.

Backyard Summer Party Tricks

Whether you’re inviting your friends or hosting an intimate backyard party with your family, our tips will absolutely wow your guests!

1. Have a theme

Although the concept of backyard BBQ is a classic, however creating a new summer party theme can help spruce things up. You can host a lemonade party, Tex-Mex fiesta, carnival, summer camp, Boho, picnic, or a luau party to name a few. Whatever theme you choose, make sure that your decor aligns with it, such as buntings, to make complete your summer party ambience.

2. Keep the bugs away

Flies and mosquitoes are no fun and if allowed, can really bring the vibe down. Make sure you keep them at bay so your guests won’t have to swat at them all the time. They would much rather spend their time focused on your awesome theme and socializing, than fighting with these nuisances. An easy way to keep the bugs away is to light up some citronella candles. These candles are non-invasive but very effective. Pro tip: put a fan near the main seating area. Not only can this help with the critters, but also keep your guests cool.

3. Have an appetizer station

Refrain from making your guests full just before the main meal. We suggest that you set up an appetizer and finger foods station. How about grilled pineapple salsa, bun-less burger bites, and cheesy corn poppers for summer party appetizers? Mouthwatering, aren’t they? Just don’t forget to put away the finger foods and appetizers an hour and a half before the main meal. You can replace them with condiments to subtly cue your guests.

4. Serve ice cold drinks

A backyard summer party won’t be complete without icy cold drinks! Think about what you’d like to serve for drinks. Iced tea, lemonade, cocktails? How about chilled bottles of different kombucha flavors? Whatever your choice is, keep them cold to instantly refresh your guests.

5. Amplify your sounds

You don’t have to rent an entire sound system to enjoy good music for your backyard party. You can simply use your home speakers or Bluetooth speakers to play summer music. Reggae music will certainly give off summer vibes.

6. Prepare yard games

Add an element of fun to your DIY backyard summer party by preparing yard games for everyone. You may want to try water balloon fight, ring toss, charade, and balloon dart board.

Just like any other season of the year, summer will easily pass. So, make sure that you make the most of it by spending it with your loved ones. We hope that these simple tips will help you organize a super enjoyable backyard summer party.