Home And Garden Party – Ideas To Impress Your Guests.

Introduction

Calling all DIY masters and weekend enthusiasts!! Are you looking to shake things up with a home and garden party that will be the envy of the neighborhood? If so you've stumbled upon the right blog post.You're about to be the talk of the town!

Idea 1: Flower Potluck Party

Here's a blooming inspired idea that will make your home and garden party blossom with creativity and color. Ask your guests to bring their favorite flowers or plants for a unique flower potluck party.

Flower Potluck - Know How

When you are preparing the invitations you need to inform your guests of the plant theme. Encourage them to bring plants that are relatively low-maintenance, as some guests may not have green fingers!!

As guests arrive, assign each one a small plot of earth or provide them with a decorative plant pot.

Throughout the party, guests can take turns planting their contributions and explaining why they chose their particular plant. At the end of the day you will  have a vibrant display of your friends favorite flowers, a lasting memory of the party, and a great conversation starter for the next one!

Apart from enjoying the party activities, it is also an economical way of landscaping!! Talk about killing two birds with one stone!!

Idea 2: Outdoor Movie Nite

Your next home and garden party could be like a scene from a movie. Keep your fingers crossed for a beautiful summer evening, a star studded sky and a giant white screen.

Then gather your friends and family together in your backyard to watch their favorite movies. Can you picture the scene? Well, it could be your next Oscar winning garden party!

How To Set Up The Outdoor Cinema

First, you'll need a projector and a big, white sheet or a portable screen. You can always rent or borrow these items if you don't already own them. As for sound, if your laptop speakers are not up to scratch, you should consider a portable Bluetooth speaker for the best cinematic audio experience.

And what is any movie nite without snacks? To add an extra special touch to the outdoor movie experience, you could set up a popcorn bar and a cooler of drinks for guests to help themselves. 

This will definitely enhance the whole event. Encourage guests to bring their throws and pillows, and make sure you have enough comfortable outdoor chairs for everyone. For that extra nostalgic touch, you could also create a ticket booth for your guests at the entrance.

Classic feel-good movies or a selection of everyone's favorite rom-coms always get a thumbs up. Also, make sure you start late enough for it to be dark for everyone to enjoy the ultimate movie nite experience and never want to leave!!

Idea 3: Garden Scavenger Hunt

Why not inject a little playful competition into your home and garden party with a garden scavenger hunt ? Not only is this a fantastic ice breaker, it will also get your guests exploring and appreciating your garden.

Organizing The Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of items or features for your guests to find. This can be anything from a red rose to a four-leaf clover or a garden gnome wearing a yellow hat!! That is if you have one!!

Give a list of items and a pen to each of your guests and watch the excitement unfold as they race against each other to complete the list. And remember, a prize for the winner is an absolute must! Even if it is just a garden gnome with a yellow hat!!

Idea 4: Garden Cocktail Party

If you are more into soirées and canapés, you ought to consider hosting a garden cocktail party. Food and drink are the stars of the show at any sophisticated cocktail party and your guests will look upon you with great admiration if you get it right.

The Cocktail Party Set Up

Keep it Simple, set up a DIY cocktail bar with two or three easy-to-mix cocktail recipes Stock the bar with spirits, mixers, and garnishes to cover everyone’s taste.

To add an extra touch of charm and  leave your guests in awe of you, serve garden-inspired cocktails like a Lavender Collins or a Rosemary Gin Fizz. 

When it comes to snacks, think finger foods and small bites or to impress your guests even more, go all out with a BBQ station. 

Home And Garden Party - Create The Mood

Last but not least, don't forget to decorate the party area to set the mood and wow your guests. Have some smooth jazz tunes with flowing melodies playing gently in the background and your home and garden cocktail party will be the talk of the town!!

Making Your Garden Picture Perfect

DIY decorations don't have to be extravagant or expensive. Use your imagination and string fairy lights amongst the trees, hang colorful paper lanterns, or if you have time, create your own homemade banners. Turn your garden into a magical wonderland with strategically placed lighting and mirrors to create depth and reflect light!!

Consider using candles, mason jar vases and even hand-painted stones as place settings. Your guests are sure to be green with envy when they arrive.

Hosting an unforgettable home and garden party is all down to planning and of course the people that you invite. The important thing is not to stress over every little detail. As the saying goes “sometimes less is more” Enjoy your home and garden party planning and (don’t forget our invite)!!