AD. As the days grow longer and the spring flowers start to bloom, now is the perfect time to start planning all the events and parties you can host in your flourishing garden. Treat your garden as a blank canvas, allowing your creativity to run wild with themes, decorations and furniture to tailor to your garden party style. The perfect garden party does not have to mean high tea with scones and finger sandwiches; it can be whatever you want it to be. Invite guests into your charming outdoor space whatever the occasion.
To help you create an inviting space ideal for parties, here are four tips on the best ways to transform your garden into a joyous hosting space.
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How to Create a Perfect Garden Party
An Enchanting Ambience
Using nature’s beauty to bring life to the party area is a simple yet effective way to create an enchanting ambience for your guests. Arrange the seating amidst wallflowers and potted plants. Not only is it a calming environment to socialise in, but it makes the perfect backdrop for party pics!
Drape garden fairy lights around the foliage or place waterproof outdoor candles in cosy corners to set the mood with soft lighting. Incorporate seasonal blooms and radiant flowers to add splashes of colour in darker parts of your outdoor space.
Craft a Seasonal Menu
Wanting to impress the party-goers? Although we all love a classic barbecue, why not go one step further and take inspiration from the season’s bounty? Fresh, locally sourced produce is a great place to start, providing you with the very best of what your area has to offer. Get outside help perhaps from a hog roast caterer. Going down this route is a sure fire way to impress your guests. To find your nearest supplier click here.
Spring and summer call for refreshing salads, sparkling beverages and a colourful display of both sweet and savoury food options. To go the extra mile, create signature cocktails (or mocktails) using garden fruits and herbs as a personal touch.
Garden Games
No garden party is complete without a selection of games to keep guests entertained and encourage a bit of friendly competition. Opt for lawn games such as giant Jenga or four in a row, or if you have a larger space, a friendly game of rounders is always bound to get everyone involved with some light-hearted team rivalries.
Make Guests Comfortable
Organise your outdoor furniture layout to allow space for everyone to be able to sit down. If you’re short of room, consider installing teak garden furniture or wooden benches, as they take the bulk away and fit more people around them. A range of seating options is always advised, with kids preferring bean bags and older folks wanting a sturdier seat, so try to cater for everyone who will be attending.
So, gather your loved ones, get the games ready and the drinks flowing, and get your outdoor space ready for your perfect garden party.
