21 May 5 Things that Will Make for an Awesome Summer Party

It’s hard to beat a good summer party. But when you want to throw the perfect party for kids and adults, there are a few necessities for keeping everyone healthy, happy and safe. Here are five things recommended by SanCap Gateway Realty that will make for an awesome summer party.

Good Food

One of the most essential elements of a good summer party is having delicious food for everyone present. You may have some vegetarians or vegans there, so having a salad is imperative. Summer salads can work as an appetizer or entree; just throw the greens in a big bowl and lay the fixings out in small bowls so that people can build their own. For the meat-eaters, it’s hard to go wrong with chicken. Try this simple recipe for Chicken Adobo served over rice.

Good Drinks

Along with crowd-pleasing food, it’s important to have great drinks. Stay with the summer vibe and fill a couple of colorful plastic jugs with punch and sangria. A make-your-own cocktail bar is always a winner, no matter if it’s a simple mini bar with a few ingredients or a full-service bar with unlimited options.

For the kids and nondrinkers, put some homemade lemonade and iced tea in plastic containers with taps for easy pouring. If you want to get creative, whip up a concoction including raspberry sherbet punch or sparkling honey limeade. Adding Campari, Aperol or other spirits is an option for the adults. Also, try making slushies for the kids by freezing fruit juice for an hour before the party.

Games and Activities

Any great summer party offers a game or two for the backyard, and you’ll especially want some for the kids so that they can have a good time while you and your grown-up friends kick your legs up and relax. Any kid loves water games. You could orchestrate a few different games or just provide a bunch of water balloons and squirt guns and let the kids go to town. Either way, everyone will be happy.

An uber-popular game that kids and adults both enjoy is cornhole. You’ll need a couple of cheap cornhole boards and bean bags and you can start a tournament. If your party goes into the evening, having an outdoor movie showing on a projection screen is a solid way to end the day.

The Right Music

You may not think the music at your party will be that big of a deal until you’re at your party. You never want your playlist to repeat itself. Estimate how long your party will last and add two hours. For instance, if you expect your party to wind down after three hours, make a playlist for five hours. Assuming your neighbors are not a fraternity, be conscious of the volume. You want the music to be heard by your attendees, but you don’t want to be that neighbor. Also, if you’re appealing to all ages, it’s safe to play a bunch of classic and current hits with a few covers every now and then.

The Right Decor

When the party moves indoors, it’s important that the summertime vibe continues, and that’s where the right interior design comes into play. Make it light and airy; the decor should accentuate how inviting and accommodating you, the host, intend the party to be. Focus on the areas and rooms your guests will be spending time in, whether that’s the kitchen, living room, or garden room. Consider putting up wallpaper in these rooms to match the vibe you’re after. With wallpaper from places like Spoonflower, the choices of color, fabric, design and pattern are virtually limitless, and it’s easier than ever to install thanks to products like prepasted smooth and peel-and-stick removable sheets. If you’re feeling creative, you can even design your own!

Throwing a successful summer party is worth all the preparation and work it takes to execute. If you have good food, good drinks, games and activities and crowd-pleasing music, you’ll have your bases covered. Remember to keep everyone’s safety in mind and start planning for a party that everyone will enjoy.

Author of Article: Natalie Jones, [email protected]

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