How To: Outdoor Dinner Parties

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Posted By Admin on 2020-03-25 6:30 AM

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Summer is just another excuse to host outdoor gatherings and have fun with your friends and family. You can have plenty of fun and make special memories with your mates during an al fresco summer evening dinner party in your garden. The first step is to make sure that your outdoor space is perfectly ready to host a gathering.

Your outdoor setting should be crafted in such a way that you don’t have to make any additional arrangements if you are throwing a party. The presence of cozy outdoor lights, comfortable outdoor chairs, outdoor rugs, and other exterior design elements is essential for this purpose. If these things are ready then there will be no problem for you in going one step ahead and preparing for a party, without worrying much about the process of setting up a blend of ill-fitting furniture and the setting being comfortable or not.

You just have to prepare some beverages and food for the guests and you are ready to go. Here are some tips to make your outdoor dinner party perfect:

Choose a Theme:Everything works perfect when there is a predefined plan. In the case of an al fresco dinner party, following a theme can work wonders for you. You don’t have to match everything in order to create a theme. Rather, you can make everything follow along the lines of your chosen theme, to a similar enough point. Choosing a color palette will help you in following the theme to the fullest. In addition to the thematic color, you can also add things according to the event like patterned outdoor chairs or flower arrangements.

Create a Checklist: Think about everything you are planning to include or do in the party and make a list of said things. When you have completed these tasks, mark the things you have done as done, to keep track of your preparation for the party. Another important reason behind the creation of the list is it would help you to avoid forgetting important things you need for party setting. This list should be easily modifiable and open for any kind of additions and alterations, without need for creation of a new list. You can also make a list of people you have invited to your party and make alterations according to their acceptance and denial. 

Comfort: Plan your party in such a way that you make your guests comfortable. Furniture should be placed and chosen in such a way that it is comfortable for your guests in the hopes that they do not feel uneasy or unwelcome in the space. You guests should have easy access to restrooms, water, and other basic necessities. If temperature is on the higher side, make arrangements for substantial cooling sources like mist fans. You can also give hand fans to your guests. 

Refreshing Beverages: Welcome your guests with a variety of refreshing beverages like ice tea, chilled beer, fresh fruit juices, or lemonade to step up the mood for the party. You can also dress up your servings with different kinds of garnishes like fruit slices or umbrellas and any other types of garnishes you can think of! You can also serve various home-made cocktails or mocktails. Get an idea about what type of cocktail you need for your party. Make sure your party is powered with a powerful sound system for atmospheric music and unlimited fun. You can also plan various party games to double up the fun and entertainment.