Need an excuse to throw a party this summer? Our garden party ideas for you are perfect for having a backyard get together.
Eating with friends is the very essence of a good party. Be sure to mix and match your plates and silverware for an unexpected dining twist. Hit up your local thrift store and buy utensils in assorted shapes, sizes, colors, and prints. If you can find glass plates, even better. It retains the delicacy of a garden while the unmatched pieces lend just the right amount of eccentric.
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Jamming to Spotify soundtracks is a solid way to unwind, but is also what’s expected. Surprise your guests by inviting a friend who can play an instrument. Even if they can only play for a while at your party, it’s sure to be an exhilarating experience that your guests will appreciate and remember.
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Tiny sizes hold the key to illusion. Allow your friends to feel like a gathering of garden animals by serving foods that can appear in petite portions like tea cakes, Devilled eggs, meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. This deliberate sizing will pair wonderfully with the unmatched plates and silverware to accentuate the whimsicality of the backyard.
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To create a night-time ambiance that is warm but still shines apart from every other event that utilizes strings lights, opt for candles. When placed in glass cups, and dispersed amongst the garden, the flickering lights add a minute thrill. If your party is occuring during the day, hang large paper flowers everywhere for guests to gaze at in your constructed reverie.
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Drinking cocktails is undeniably more fun than drinking a straight bottle of beer or wine. Impress your guests with one sweet option and one savory option of whichever spirit you choose. Infuse both with creams, syrups, and juices to attain a bright color. Recipes can be easily accessed online. Whichever recipe you choose, be sure to pair the color of the drink with an herb or a slice of fruit to add dimension to its appearance.
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