Summer is the season of fun, and with this year set to be a scorcher, it only means one thing – garden party! Whether it’s a graduation, wedding, birthday or a general surprise party, gardens are a perfect place to hold family and friends, especially when the weather is great. If you love your garden, and put a lot of time and effort into making it look special, then what better way to show off your accomplishments than to show it off. Let’s take a look at some of the best tips on how to throw the perfect garden party this summer.
Invitations
When you’re thinking of hosting a garden party, the first thing you must think about how many guests you want to invite. The numbers all depend on the size of your garden, and even if you’ve got a big garden, you’ll want your guests to enjoy the space – no one enjoys an over-crowed garden party. If you’re planning a family-orientated party, then you’re going to need to consider the children that will be coming too.
If your garden will be hosting a birthday party, then invitations should be sent around 3-4 weeks before the event. If it’s a small gathering or informal lunch, then sending out invitations out around 2 weeks before is fine. If you’re planning a graduation party, or any other important event that is celebrating an achievement (engagements, wedding receptions), then you should send invitations out at least 6 weeks prior to the event as a rule of thumb.
If you want to invite children to your garden party, its best to specify on the invitations that you send out. There’s nothing worse than having to entertain a child in a party full of adults. Furthermore, you should also tell people whether or not to bring a plus one to your event. Although plus ones should be more than welcome, you need to think about the limited space in your garden.
Food
Food is every important when inviting people to your garden party, and you must change what you offer depending on the type of event you’re throwing. If it’s a children’s party, then you’ll want small food to nibble on, like sausage rolls, finger sausages, crisps, salad and sandwiches. For wedding parties and other important events, you should go for nicer, higher end foods. If you’re ever in doubt, you can even hire caterers to supply the food to your event, and always make sure to buy ice crushers so your guests can keep their drinks cold.
Garden Party Theme
Once you have your invitations all sent out, it’s time to think about what theme you want garden party to conform to. When it comes to theme, colour is essential, and especially in the summer months, pastel colours are essential. From pink to yellow, sage green to lavender, you must always contrast neutral and light colours. Incorporate these colours throughout your garden as well as your home, from table decorations to centrepieces, and you’ll be able to sit back at watch your guests marvel at your beautiful home.
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