5 ways to brighten your summer party
My favorite season is summer – hands down! Who doesn’t love the warmer weather? I feel like everyone crawls out from beneath their cozy-Netflix-binging blankets to reemerge into a new world dotted with flower blossoms, green leaves and the smell of fresh cut grass. People start venturing to new parts of the city for summer food fests, while others love to jog down by the lake and watch the boats pass by. One thing most of us can agree on is our love for summer parties – backyard BBQs, intimate picnics, rooftop shindigs and even swanky poolside soirees. Just because summer is the easy-going season, doesn’t mean you can’t add a posh pop of color to keep your parties lively and exciting.
Let’s brighten these summer parties up with a little bit of color. Here are 5 unexpected places you can add a pop of color to your next party!
Colorful Cutlery
Opt for a pop of color right in everyone’s hands! Instead of grabbing your typical white Styrofoam plates and plasticware (in bulk packs from Costco), go for something more bold and fun. If you’re having a party that is a bit more laid back, try these colorful metallic flatware sets.
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Guests will be surprised by this festive (and very easy) flatware edit. Plus, it will give your party pictures that perfect Insta-worthy flair.
Flower Power
Try sprucing up your next floral arrangement with a drop or two of food dye in the water. A pop of color would be great to complement a simple, neutral color scheme. Consider using white florals and a clear vase to really emphasize the fun water color.
The Living Room Edit
Whether you’re having an outdoor party or not, somehow guests always end up congregating in the kitchen and living room at some point. Keep your interiors just as lively as the party with seasonal pillows and throw blankets in bright, festive colors that match your theme or style of the party.
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From the Bottom Up
Try adding an outdoor rug! It’s a simple outdoor space edit that can really make a difference. Whether you have a smaller balcony, a larger deck or something in between, adding a pop of color to the floor can act as a statement piece to tie the party décor together. It will help draw the eye, so try to place it somewhere that will act as your “main stage” for the party.
Dress Code
Encourage your guests to brighten up the party with a “Colorful Cocktail Attire” dress code for a posh summer party. And! If you plan to go all out on the colorful décor, food and festive drinks, opt for an “All White Attire” party. This will help all of your party elements stand out even more. Who doesn’t love a white dress with colorful accessories for summer?!
