5 Best Outdoor Party Ideas Tips and Tricks

Twinkling stars, warm nights got us thinking of the 5 Best Summer Outdoor Party Ideas Tips and Tricks for an effortless backyard gathering! Wanting to throw a super cool party, book club, end of summer party by the fire pit, backyard, campfire, bonfire or bbq on the outdoor patio? Hosting a party for adults or kids, we will walk you through it! We’ve got your outdoor party checklist, complete with beautiful printables, menus, games, decor ideas, themes, supplies.

COME UP WITH A THEME

A theme can set the tone for the entire evening. A S’mores Bar charcuterie board out by the fire with fun ingredients will feel totally different than a ball game on the tv with finger food kind of a night!

Click HERE for these darling S’mores Tags and Menu.

SET THE MOOD

Decor doesn’t need to be expensive or extravagant! Fresh flowers from Costco in a cute vase, string lights and pretty paper plates can set a perfect, simple, elegant mood.

Links for our fav Paper Plates, String Lights and Shabby Chic Vase.

CREATE A PLAYLIST

Music adds so much to a party! For weeks before a party, I listen to new music on Spotify and gather songs into a playlist with my guests in mind! It’s so fun to introduce people to new music!

ADD SOME FUN

Games are not necessary at an outdoor party, BUT it is nice to have a few on hand in case things slow down and conversation lulls. It’s also a good way for old friends to reconnect and new friends to get to know each other! Men like physical games like Spikeball (we have a hilarious video of all of us playing Spikeball with our husbands…). But (depending on your crowd) Cards Against Humanity, Telestrations, and Watch Ya Mouth can be super fun too!

FOOOOOOOOOOD

Nothing is more important than FOOD at a party! Make sure you are stocked with drinks that your guests like (we don’t drink soda so I ALWAYS forget Diet Coke for my party guests, ugh!). Here are some of our favorite party recipes!

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