This time of year, we enjoy getting outside. We enjoy feeling the heat on our skin and just being outdoors in general. It’s nice to get out since everyone has been cooped inside all winter. So, get outside! Plus, May is known for being National Hamburger Month and National BBQ Month. so, what better way to celebrate than to get outside. Well, Wedding And Party Network is here to offer you some tips on hosting an outside barbecue!
Hosting an outdoor party is such a fun thing to do. You can get really cute with this party theme and it’s very simple to put together. Just add some fun party decorations, great food and good company and you’ll have a great party on your hands.
Party Invitations – Keep it cute. Visit your local stationery store and you’ll find everything you’ll need and more for your party invitations. You’ll find cute party invitations like BBQ grills, picnic table or even a hamburger patty. Find something that will represent the theme of your party.
Party Decorations – This is where you can really get into it. Stick with traditional, except add a few little fun twists on your party decorations. Place red and white checkered table cloths out along with some picnic blankets. That way, guests can sit anywhere they please. Now for centerpieces, place adorable floral centerpieces on each table and picnic blanket.
However, add a fun little twist and place BBQ tools in the decorations. It’ll add something guests won’t be expecting and will fit with the theme perfectly. You can also place some fun, twinkling lights around the yard, as well as some fun yard decor.
String clothesline from tree to tree and hang pretty lanterns or candles from that. If you want to have fun with it, place fun signs out in the yard. There are lots of ideas for your outdoor party decorations that you can come up with.
Grillin’ Food –Now, the point of throwing an outdoor party is to give you and your guest’s mouths with delicious, mouth-watering grilled party food. There are fun options when serving your food. Prepare a hamburger bar for your guests. Prepare hamburgers, place out different types of cheeses and condiments so guests can prepare the burger how they enjoy it.
You should even frame some of your favorite hamburger concoctions so guests can enjoy new ones. Do the same thing with the rest of your food. Place out different types of BBQ, bread or let guests create their own skewer with different meats and vegetables. Guests will love the idea that they’ll be able to create the food they enjoy.
Let’s Play Games –With being outdoors, brings outdoor games that everyone will enjoy. If you’re outdoors, you want to be active. There are tons of games are made for outdoors. When guests arrive, split everyone into teams and you can have a tournament of games. Set up designated areas for washers, horse shoes, bean bag toss or anything else you may enjoy playing outdoors.
Even get the kids involved and divide them up into teams. You can place tic tac toe, bean bag toss or let them play catch. Once all the games are over, hand out awards! Guests will truly enjoy this and it will become a tradition every year.
Hosting an outdoor party is a must when warm weather approaches. It’s so much fun being able to get outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. You can enjoy great food, fun games and most of all amazing company. Sharing times with your close friends and family will create memories you’ll enjoy looking back on.
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BBQ invitation, condiment, string lights, picnic basket, bean bag photo provided by Ando Clearaszen, brotherM, M J M, 19melissa68, rocketlass via flickr.
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