Planning a pool party and stuck on what to do? Your next pool party doesn’t have to be dull. We’ve got some awesome ideas to turn your next poolside bash into a hit!
Get creative with invitations: Your friends and family won’t be expecting a cute and fun invitation in the mail! Create a cool, printable party invite with Canva.
Create Your Own Cooler: Grab a galvanized bucket (or 2, or 3!) and stencil a fun design on the side!
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Add A Splash of Color: Summer is the perfect season to display vibrant colors and a pool party is the perfect event for playful textures. Think outside the box and use your utensils and decor to add color. Instead of white napkins, utensils and cups throw in some colorful options with fun patterns.
(L-R) Neon Dipped Cutlery $12, Yay Wine! Napkins $6.95
(L-R) Pink Foiled Straws $7.95; Ombre Plates $7.95
Rethink Lemonade: No pool party is complete without lemonade, but you’ll want to surprise your guests with a recipe that not only looks good, but also tastes amazing! Try out one of these non-traditional, flavor-filled recipes that also serve up color!
(L-R) Galaxy Lemonade (Photo Courtesy of the Flavor Bender), Mermaid Lemonade (Photo Courtesy of Delish.com)
Peach Lemonade (Photo Courtesy of Flavorite.net),Coconut Lavender Lemonade (Photo Courtesy of Confectualism)
Outdoor Lighting: When the sun goes down, light up the night with glow sticks (toss them in a balloon and go!), glow-in-the-dark elements and colorful lights.
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Party Favors: Greet your guests with a tote bag filled with fun favors that they can use during the party! Head to the dollar store and fill up a bag with sunglasses, bubbles, flip flops, sunscreen, mini bottles of booze, mini water guns, and mini beach ball lollipops!
(L-R) Tote Bags .78,Light Up Neon Sunglasses $3
