Do you often find yourself inviting the neighbors over to your house for backyard barbecues? If so, you understand how great it is to have a large gathering of friends and loved ones in your own backyard. You get to be in your own space as others enjoy your food and company.
If you want to throw an awesome backyard party that people will talk about for years, you’re going to have to plan it out a bit. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.
In this article, we’ll go over several of our favorite ideas for backyard parties. Read on to find out how you can throw the best party your guests have ever been to.
Choose a Theme
Your theme should reflect the occasion and be appropriate for the audience. Will you have adults and kids attending? For adults, consider a theme that may involve a popular culture icon or a play on words. For kids, perhaps a superhero or a cartoon character theme. Your theme should be easy enough to carry out – if you’re having a superhero-themed party, you can choose decorations like superhero balloons, cut-outs, and other fun superhero designs.
Invite Guests
Start by deciding who to invite. Consider the size of your yard, the time, and whether this is a family-oriented or adult-only event–all of these points can help guide your invitations. Reach out to your potential guests in advance to ensure they can attend. Follow up closer to the date of your party with reminders or additional info if needed.
Try to provide an RSVP deadline so you can make an accurate party plan. Once you’ve organized who’s invited, be sure to mention the event in a variety of ways. Send out invites via email and/or snail mail, post the details on social media, and tell friends and family personally.
Food and Drinks
If hosting on a budget, set up a self-serve taco or burrito station with all the fixings. Keep it casual with a variety of snacks such as chips, guacamole, salsa, and queso, as well as fruit and veggie trays. Have a variety of drinks available such as beer, soda, and water for the adults and juice boxes and ice cream cart for rent for the kids.
For a special touch, garnish soda and other drinks in mason jars with fruit. To add to the backyard party atmosphere, light up the yard with fairy lights and hang some festive decorations.
Entertainment and Activities
Having great music playing in the background always puts guests in a good mood. Having lawn games set up like cornhole, bocce ball, and horseshoe can encourage people to get up and mingle. If you want to get really creative with your entertainment, consider some party games, including cornhole tournaments and water balloon fights.
If you have a larger space, you could rent an inflatable castle or obstacle course. Other fun activities include karaoke, photo booths, and dance competitions.
Planning a Successful Backyard Party
Whether your backyard is large or small, you can create a fun, memorable experience for your guests with a backyard party. Add meaningful details like delicious food and music to complete the atmosphere in your backyard.
Invite your guests to make sure everyone has a great time! Plan ahead, and you’ll host a bash your friends and family won’t soon forget.
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