It’s the season of hot, hot, hot. The weather is heating up and the parties are just as hot. And the best part of summer time is that the days are longer so there’s more time to plan and host the perfect celebration.
Here’s our favorite party ideas that will make a splash this summer.
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Ice cream Social Bachelorette Party
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The bride-to-be has been ‘scooped up’ so help her celebrate with some scoops of gourmet ice cream. Think of decor with lots of pretty pastels in hues of pinks, blues, and greens that are on trend right now. Don’t worry about serving melted ice cream by arranging for an ice cream truck to swing by the party. Give favors of these ice cream hair ties plus have your florist make these pretty summer flower bouquets placed in ice cream cones.
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Hawaiian Anniversary Party
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Recreate the happy couple’s beach honeymoon with a Hawaiian themed anniversary party. Say ‘aloha’ to guests with fresh flower leis. Decorate with tiki torches, pineapples, and palm trees. Ask guests to write messages for the celebrating pair on a giant surfboard. Thank everyone for coming with these delightful wine charms that are available for 25, 40, 50, or 75 years of marriage.
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Schools Out for Summer Pool Party
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After a school year filled with many trials and tribulations, throw a party for the kids to leave school in the rearview mirror and kickoff the summer. Marquee light up letters are a huge trend right now and make a great backdrop for pics to post. Get them to spell SCHOOLS OUT and you’ll be lighting up Instagram feeds everywhere.
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Under The Moonlight Engagement Party
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After the summer sun goes down and the moonlight comes out is a time to revel in romance. Throw an intimate engagement party with a dreamy boho-chic picnic. Fill your yard with low tables lined with candles and flowers. Use plush cushions for seating and give an extra-large pillow to the happy couple to cozy up together.
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Summer Camp Birthday Party
Sales of backyard fire pits have risen significantly over the past year as people are staying at home more. Host an adult summer camp party and pretend you’re all back reliving your days of nature hikes and color wars. Gather the group around the fire pit for s’mores and stay up all night singing campfire songs and telling ghost stories. These camping themed hair scrunchies will keep your do in place on hot summer nights.
6. Outdoor Movie Family Fun Night
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What’s better than a summer night watching movies? Watching them from the pool! Invite neighborhood families for a movie night under the stars. Get a bunch of fun floats for guests to chill in your pool while viewing the big screen. Pool floats have come a long way and are being made by luxury brands and with less chemicals. Swans and unicorns are on trend right now and make fun floats.
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Cheers to Cherries Bachelorette Party
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Think shades of pink, white, and red color palette to celebrate the bachelorette and her “cherry amor.” Love is in the air with red heart shapes for the adorable balloons, cookies, and cake. These cherry-red colored Swarovski Crystal wine charms are perfect for when you pop the pink champagne.
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Party Like a Narwhal Birthday Party
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A new animal that’s been showing up at children’s birthday parties is the narwal. This ‘unicorn of the sea’ has a long tusk protruding from its head. This is a fantastic theme if you’re a bit over the unicorn trend but your little one still loves them. Give guests their own horns and spiral hear ties to wear and let them jump in the pool to splash around like narwhals.
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Mommy to Bee Baby Shower
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The buzz this summer is all around bees. Celebrate the mommy to bee with a bee themed baby shower. Decorate with pastel yellows and touches of black stripes plus lots of colorful sunflowers. Give shower guests their own jar of locally sourced honey and these lovely bumble bee hair ties.
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Fireworks Anniversary Party
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There were sparks flying when they met and they’re still going strong after all these years. Celebrate the anniversary couple with a cake topped with dazzling sparklers. Surprise the guests of honor with a private fireworks show that’s customized with their memorable songs and wedding colors.