Outdoor parties are a wonderful way to bring friends and family together. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply want to enjoy good company, hosting an outdoor gathering can make the occasion even more memorable. Use these creative ideas to make your next outdoor party a standout event.
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Fix Up Your Yard
Your backyard has likely been used for many activities over time—from barbeques to soccer games, water fights, and art projects. If it looks worn, take steps to spruce it up. Trees may need pruning and beds may require more mulch, among other tasks.
Walk around your yard to assess what needs repair or updating. Work with a professional landscaper at 345 Landscaping to create new hardscape areas for outdoor dining or a fire pit. Walkways from the back patio to the shed are both practical and charming. Add plants along the sides of your home and patio that will bloom in cycles through the seasons. Making your backyard beautiful encourages you to spend more time there.
Have Games Ready
Everyone enjoys games, whether they are small children, teens, or adults. Playing a game with other people is a great way to break the ice or bring people back together when they have not socialized with one another for a while. Set out a variety of games in your backyard to keep everyone busy or fill in the awkward moments that sometimes occur amongst people who do not know one another very well (yet).
Some fun games you should include are:
- Cornhole or Bean Bag Toss
- Horseshoes
- Badminton (try small pickleball-style rackets)
- Volleyball (use an inflatable beach ball)
- Ring Toss
- Giant Jenga
- Dodgeball (use soft balls)
- Card Games
- Dominoes
- Board Games
Keep everything light-hearted or instill some friendly competition by offering prizes, creating teams, or just giving out bragging rights.
Prepare Delicious Food
Food is a key component of any party, especially when you hold it outdoors. Some quintessential warm weather fare comes to mind, such as burgers, brats, hot dogs, and an array of summer salads. Keep it simple with any of these menu items or change things up a bit by offering a make-your-own taco or sandwich bar. You can also make an ice cream bar by placing tubs of ice cream into large bowls or coolers filled with ice. Supply your guests with all of the toppings, like sprinkles, chocolate syrup, fun candy, and whipped cream, to make a delicious post-meal treat.
Watch this video for unique outdoor dinner party appetizer ideas you can put on repeat.
A great backyard party starts with a well-maintained and beautiful backyard. Set your next party up for success by hiring a professional landscaper to create a new outdoor space or spruce up an old one to make a place of fun and respite that you will be proud of. Invite your favorite people over, play a few games, and treat them to a delicious meal and wonderful conversation. Your party is sure to be a hit.
This is a contributed post.
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