The Garden Picnic Party: Laid Back Ambiance and Carefree Preparation
Brainstorming for a garden picnic party is not as difficult as it seems. After all, you already have the venue, you just have to beautify it to get the ambiance you want. For a quaint garden party, you need to plan early. Your food, your decorations and the program that you will prepare must be carefree in nature, so silverware and fancy table setting are out. By the way, if you want a luau, you must see this Luau party guide.
Your Garden
You can be as creative as you want when planning a garden party. First you have to decorate your backyard in a way that’s appealing but not intimidating. One way of doing this is by installing a nice fence or a divider between your deck and the grass. You can consult an expert on fence installation or you can do a DIY, but make sure that the fence materials and the design complement your home and your landscape. Make sure your grass is mowed regularly so that kids may run and play freely.
Your Tables and Chairs
You don’t have to set up fancy tables and chairs. You can use your old ones or rent some park benches for that laid back ambiance. People are more able to relax if they feel like they’re in a park with family and friends, just taking in the fresh air and enjoying good food.
Your food
You may prepare your food in paper cups (a-la Chinese take-out) and serve salad and pasta. You can roast barbecue or kebabs and serve these in foil-covered plates. For drinks, you can prepare a jug of lemonade, or you can ask the kids to ‘man’ a small lemonade store inside your party. You can distribute playmoney or coin tokens among your guests so they can ‘purchase’ lemonade from the kids.
If your garden party looks and feels like a country fair, and your guests agree, then you know all the preparation was worth the effort! Have fun!