Do you have a big birthday, bachelorette, or anniversary party to plan? Make it a beach party no matter how close to a lake or ocean you are. You can throw a beach party in your backyard with the right equipment. Follow these tips for hosting the perfect beach party to impress your friends and family.
Host Your Party Outdoors
Any good beach party takes place outside. Plan to have your beach party at a time of year when the weather is nice. If you want it to feel like you are really at the beach, have your party in the middle of the summer when temperatures are warmest.
Pro Tip: Have a backup plan for the day of your party in case it rains. In most places, high temperatures may also mean storms, but you can use it as an opportunity to embrace tropical storm life.
Include Sand
Your party will feel much more like a beach party if there’s sand. Whether you lay sand on the ground for people to play in or place kiddie pools of sand with molds, it will elevate the theme of your party. You can enhance your theme with other tropical or Hawaiian elements. For instance, most beach parties have tiki torch lanterns or another lighting source to help take the party late into the night.
Pro Tip: Take your party to an actual beach for the real thing. If you live close enough and your guests are willing, you could host your beach party at a lake or near the ocean.
Create a Simple Menu
Guests aren’t expecting a five-course meal or steak at your beach party. As long as you provide chips, dip, and drinks, people will be satisfied. Keep your menu simple with light options that people can snack on throughout the night. Further, you’ll want to choose items that serve best at room temperature, so you won’t have to worry about ice or heating trays.
Play Upbeat Music
The best way to keep a beach party going is with good music. If you have a budget for your party, you may consider putting some money aside for a DJ. The wrong song can send people off the dance floor, nervous about return. Keep drinks and music flowing to make your beach party a success.
Provide Fun Activities
Not everyone likes to dance. Outdoor activities that provide family fun may please all your visitors. Popular games you may consider having at your party include:
- Cornhole
- Ping pong
- Volleyball
- Sack race
- Hopscotch
- Horseshoes
Try these tips for hosting the perfect beach party regardless of what type or who your party is for. You can host a beach party just for the heck of it and cheer up your friends and neighbors this summer. It’s the perfect way to have a blast before the kids go back to school and summer ends.
