Parties are fun to plan, but there’s a lot to do before you send invite texts and set a time for everyone to be at your house. Before you run into attack mode, here’s a list of ways to prepare your home for an outdoor party.
Mow Your Yard
With the snow gone, it’s finally time to kick back our heels and run in the grass—but wait. The grass isn’t supposed to be touching your ankles.
Even if you like long grass, you don’t want to assume your guests do too, so cut your grass. If you don’t have time, hire a landscaping crew to come by and cut the grass for you and fix up your yard.
Make Any Necessary Repairs
You likely have issues with your siding door or deck. You can fix these problems by hiring a contractor. It’s essential to make necessary repairs before you have anyone come over.
A contractor knows what signs to look for on a damaged deck or siding door. After finding them, your contractor will make the appropriate fixes and recommend the best strategies to prevent repeated damage in the future.
Rent Out Additional Seating
Your guests need somewhere comfortable to sit with their food, drink, or to have a conversation with someone. If there are not enough seats, reach out to rental companies and rent more tables and chairs to help accommodate your guests.
It doesn’t matter what type of seating you pick. As long as you have enough, your party will be memorable. Additionally, inquire about renting a tent so that guests can stay dry in case of rain.
Add Fun Entertainment
Entertainment is essential, and many of your friends will want to post to social media about your fun party. For the most fun and memorable party, consider adding events that everyone wants to do, like karaoke and trivia.
Set Up a Serving Area
Whether it’s a buffet or wine bar, many of your guests may want to serve themselves. Deliver delicacies like appetizers or apply a theme to the party and serve food centered around the theme.
For example, a “wine in Italy tour” might be something you and your invitees will enjoy with customizable charcuterie board set-ups and a professional wine specialist who can teach you and your guests about the taste of the wine and from where it comes.
As the event gets closer, start compiling ideas from friends and family of what they’d like to do while at your house, and create a task list of things to prepare your yard and home. Many of these ideas help you learn how to prepare your house for an outdoor party. Your party will be memorable, and you will want to do it again.
