Warm weather and sunshine lift our spirits, encouraging us to host a get-together. Whether a Fourth of July BBQ or an elegant summer tea, the best events are made even better with these tips, tricks, and tweaks.
The Theme
The first step to getting good friends or family together outside to enjoy delicious food and delightful conversation is to pick a theme. Do you want to host a classic BBQ, a pool party, or an evening cocktail or dinner party? Maybe you want to get more creative with a beer tasting, a cheese and wine pairing, or an ice cream party (perfect for a kid’s birthday). Or, how about a luau, Mexican fiesta, pizza party, picnic, or garden games tournament?The chosen theme sets the tone and style for the invitations, menu, and just about everything else. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. That’s the best part about a consistent theme: It makes everything seem bigger and better.
