Summer

"When the days get longer, the stars shine brighter,

your hair gets lighter, the water gets warmer,

the music gets louder and life gets better."

Ah, the lazy, hazy days of summer. It’s the season when we let our hair down and embrace a laid-back, anything-goes mentality.

Sunny days and long nights call for outdoor movie nights, backyard campouts, poolside hangs and long catch-ups around the fire pit.

Make sure you're ready for every (and any!) occasion this summer — a picnic in the park, a mid-summer’s night dream, carnival, a neighborhood block party, and more —with these summer party ideas.

When it comes to party planning, you can fuss as much (or as little) as you want. Whether you're throwing a casual or elegant celebration, an overall party theme will help keep your planning efforts focused while you pull together all the details.

For more about choosing a theme, click here.

"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."

~Sam Keen

Colors of Summer

Summer is full of color! There are many different color pallets to choose from for decorating your party space.

With the heat of the summer sun, a softer color pallet will feel fresh and light. Use bolder colors for accents.

Or get your inspiration from the outdoors.

Green grass, sandy beaches, sunsets, tropical, etc.

For theme and decorating ideas, think of things that are associated with summertime.

outdoor movies
picnic dinners
running through sprinklers
sand castles
star gazing
swimming

BBQ
corn on the cob
fresh summer fruit
hot dogs
ice cream
lemonade
popsicles
smores
snow cones
sweet tea
watermelon

bare feet
beach umbrellas
bicycles
fans
flip flops
porch swings
sand
straw hats
sunflowers
sunglasses
surf boards
visors

beaches
fireflies
fireworks
gardens
shade
summer sunsets
sunshine
tropical

Tips for Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor Entertaining can be very fun, but also comes with other factors to consider when planning your event. Weather is very important. And how to keep away uninvited guests (mosquitos, bees, flies) to keep your invited guests comfortable.

For tips on how to keep your outdoor event fabulous,

click here.