How to have a smashing star spangled summer party!
Author Sherry Sparks for Desi DJ Productions
Preparation & Decor
Patriotic Pinwheels
So easy even a child could make them! This fabulous and simple project comes from fabulousfoods.com - Patriotic papers combine to make this festive pinwheel.
Preparation & Decor
So you have hired a DJ, found the perfect outdoor location, and started your guest list for your 4th of July bash. Now what?
Unless you are a seasoned professional or avid practicing amateur, event planning can often feel like an overwhelming task. There are a lot of event planning articles out there for planning weddings, birthdays, communions and anniversaries - the 4th of July can also be a grand event for patriotic party goers. So let's get the party started!
Invitations the Easy Way
Take advantage of FREE online party invites or use your "Events" feature on your facebook account. This awesome app allows you to keep track of your guest list and gently nudge and remind your guests about their invite. If you still want to do it the old fashioned way, there are many online providers for paper invitations at fantastic prices. Some even allow you to send a list of names and can be pre addressed - then all you have to do is assemble, stamp and send!
VISIT
Stars & Stripes Forever
Most party supply stores carry a wonderful array of seasonal decor. For do it yourself (DIY) ideas, try some of these links:
So easy even a child could make them! This fabulous and simple project comes from fabulousfoods.com - Patriotic papers combine to make this festive pinwheel.
These beauties found on elli.com can be placed on tables or hung from strings. Try using acetate or thick mylar and float them in fountains, pools, or with floating candles in a bowl!
Organize your tables with these amazing ideas from orangizeyourstuff.com! Make paper cones for snacks and place them in a cupcake holder. Create a clothesline of 4th of july patterned flags to hang or lay on serving tables. Decorate plastic ware.
All we can says is WOW about the these creative party ideas from Hostess with the Mostess (http://blog.hwtm.com) ! Make Rocket Dogs, Edible Eagles, RW&B Mason Jars, Paper Sparklers and more - Click here to get directions to these fun creations and more.
Playing Around
Parties and events are either fun or boring. Making sure guests are engaged and enjoying themselves is often a daunting chore while attending to the bevy of hosting duties you take on when having a party or event. Hiring a Desi DJ Productions professional will ensure that the party keeps rolling, not only with planned playlists that get people up & on to their feet or swinging in their chairs, but to keep the action going with games geared towards your guests and party theme. Slip 'N Slide, Bingo, Watermelon seed spitting contests, or Hula Hoops challenges, and etc., there is something for every one and every crowd. Having a crafting table/area can entertain children and adults for hours and offers participants something to take home as a souvenir to remind them of the fun they had! Red white & blue beads can be strung to make bracelets or key chains or here are some more crafting ideas and a link to get directions to the following ideas:
Preparing for the Great Outdoors
1. Get them off their feet - Chairs and other seating is important to encourage interaction between your guests. Having areas with larger groups of seating around game or dance floors helps all your guests enjoy the festivities. Having smaller groups of chairs or other furniture helps to promote more intimate conversations. If you are serving alcohol, try having tables and chairs, or even barstools near by to instigate fantastic mingling.
2. Weather or Not - Wind can be an un-welcomed guest. If there is a possibility of gusts occurring, try to have ways to keep serving and decor items weighted down. Most party stores carry balloon weights that can be used to tether things down in a decorative way. If at all possible, provide an area of shade for guests to cool off. Buckets of iced down water placed here and there around the party will keep them hydrated and refreshed. Place fans about to keep air moving. Install misters if possible, but test them out before your event by running them for the same length of time you think your event will run to be sure they are set to the proper amount of mist flow. No one likes to get soggy and your decor & food can get ruined if misters are not properly placed and fine tuned! Use decorative LED lighting in the darker hours, which are not only energy efficient but can come in a patriotic red, white and blue themes, or have animated 4th of July effects.
3. Pesky Pests - Depending on your location you can have unwanted party crashers buzzing or crawling about. If possible you may want to have the event area pre-exterminated. Otherwise investing in citronella candles/torches, having bug zappers or subsonic repellants are great deterrents and can most often keep the annoyances at bay. For heavily infested areas, try having a first aid area where guests can apply repellent as needed.
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