'Tis the season for pool parties, burgers on the grill, sandcastles, and summer love. Celebrate the Summer Solstice to kick off the best party season of the year!
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail – Include tiny seashells and sand in the invitation's envelope.
DECORATIONS
- This party should be held outdoors. Set up lawn furniture- it's a plus to have reclining chairs so your guests can relax and enjoy the rays.
- Use paper products and tablecloths in bright colors- perhaps yellow, orange, and hot pink.
- Decorate with summer flowers – hydrangeas, tulips, or sunflowers.
- Use these summer motifs to enhance the mood- the beach, ladybugs, and the sun.
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When it gets dark, light tiki torches and citronella candles to keep the bugs away. You can also use candles and party lights for good outdoor mood lighting.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
Create a menu of fresh, summer foods.
- Appetizer: Summer Vegetable Ratatouille- Try this recipe featured in All Recipes.
- Entrée: Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon- Fire up the grill and try this recipe from Recipe Zaar.
- Dessert: Summer Fruit Salad- Include watermelon, pineapple, honeydew melon, mango, and berries.
- Cocktail: Mojito
ENTERTAINMENT
Summer is all about fun! Be sure to include a play list of summer anthems, past and present.
- "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams
- "Boys of Summer" by Don Henley
- "Vacation" by The Go Go's
- "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama
- "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
- Any songs by the Beach Boys
GAMES
- If you have a pool, tell guests to bring their bathing suits and make it a pool party! If it's a hot day and you don't have a pool, you can still cool off with a sprinkler.
- Water fights- Surprise your guests with water balloons and water guns!
- Set up a net for Volleyball or Badminton.
- Beer Pong- or whatever is your drinking game of choice.
ATTIRE
Keep in mind that you will be outside, but here are some Summer 2009 tips for the fashion conscious. Remember to bring a bathing suit and towel!
LAST MINUTE TIPS
To celebrate being outside on summer nights, hand out glow in the dark jewelry to your guests.
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
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