Planning a pool party is a fun way to celebrate the summer with a gathering of your closest friends and family. Regardless of whether the pool party is to celebrate a birthday or holiday, or it's just an excuse to have a get-together, your pool party will be a big hit if you put some thought into make it special. Incorporate your theme when deciding to send out invitations, and don't forget to supply guests with disposable cameras so they can capture their own memories from your pool party extravaganza.
Beach Party Luau
What better way to celebrate the summer than with a beach party luau beside the pool in your own back yard? Planning a beach party luau is a great way to spice up a regular pool party, and also gives you the excuse to create a special menu for your guests to enjoy. Use beach umbrellas to decorate around the pool area, and dress up tables with Hawaiian leis for your guests to wear. Use grass skirts to dress up the edges of tables, and serve frozen drinks with paper umbrellas to put your guests more in the mood of the party. Decorate the pool itself using Hawaiian themed inflatable toys or petals from artificial Hawaiian leis.
Fishing Anyone?
When you think of water, you have to think of fish! For your next pool party get a little fishy with your decorations by decorating tables with fishing nets and artificial fish. Depending on the age group of your guests, toy fishing poles with magnetic fish can be a great addition to tables, and also are great for keeping the kids occupied when they aren't in the pool. Use fish themed inflatable toys to decorate the pool, and purchase fish diving games from your local department or pool store to keep guests entertained while they're going for a swim. Continue your fishy themed event when you plan the menu for your pool party by serving up the "Catch of the Day" straight from your grill. And who could go fishing without having some worms? Consider having gummy worms handy to use as part of the theme as well as a sweet treat for guests of all ages.
Nighttime Disco
When you think of throwing a pool party, your initial thoughts might be for a party in the middle of the afternoon, but when it comes to pool party fun, any time is the right time. Instead of planning your pool party during the day, arrange to have your guests show up just before dark and dance the night away. Use rope lights in a variety of colors to decorate tables, and purchase floating strobe lights from your local department or pool store to give your pool a disco dance floor effect. And don't forget the music---create a playlist full of fun 70's disco songs or other music that may suit the tastes of your guests.
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