How To Plan a Fantastic Backyard Celebration

Whether your throwing a birthday bash, an anniversary party or a wedding reception, you want your backyard celebration to be fantastic. With some careful planning and a little hard work, you can make your gathering unforgettable.

First Preparations

Your first step in planning your backyard celebration is to create a master checklist of everything you will need to do to make your party a grand success. Split your checklist into several sections: menu items and grocery list, guest list and invitations, decorations and furnishings, activities and games, safety precautions and pest prevention. Add to your list as you make plans in each of these areas, jotting down your beverage choices, for instance, or noting that you need to put a safety fence around your pool. Your list will keep you organized and help you be ready for anything.

Weather Precautions

Because your party will be primarily outdoors, you must think about the weather. If possible, plan for an indoor venue if the forecast calls for inclement weather. You can also let your guests know that the party will be rescheduled for particular date if the weather looks less than inviting.

If you are worried that the temperatures might soar above comfort levels or that guests might suffer from too much sun, consider renting a large awning tent for your party. This would provide plenty of comfortable shade and even shelter from passing showers.

Party Day

When party day arrives, work systematically to set up your yard, prepare food, organize games and activities and put safety precautions in place. Keep your checklist handy, and mark off each item as it is accomplished. Be sure you have plenty of people to help you with all these tasks so you can be ready to greet your guests when they arrive.

When you’ve finished with all your careful planning and preparations, you can sit back and enjoy your fantastic backyard celebration.