Cool Summer Party Themes
Choosing fun summer party themes can add
excitement to even the most casual gatherings.
Cool Summer Party Ideas
Flip-Flops &
Summer Fun
ummer is a time to take a break from sophisticated dinner parties and black tie galas. It's the season of flip-flops, sunshine, and coolers full of cold drinks waiting to be shared with family and friends. It's a time to slow down the pace and relax a little, so if you are planning a warm weather event, the key is to keep it casual and informal.
But, simple does not have to be boring. With a little imagination you can put together a summer party that is both fun and interesting.
Camping Cookout
No summer is complete without at least one cookout. Pull together some sandwich fixings, open a few bags of potato chips, cook a big pot of corn-on-the-cob, and don't forget the s'mores!
You may want to ask someone to bring a guitar, tell some scary (or funny) campfire stories, or play glow-in-the-dark games. Set up a few tents and extend your party by turning your cookout into a camping sleepover. Breakfast will be eggs and coffee – cooked over the fire, of course!
Summer Picnic
Whether a romantic spread under the stars or a family lunch at a local park, summer is synonymous with picnics.
So, choose a favorite location, or simply use your backyard, and invite friends to gather for a relaxing afternoon of picnicking fun. Make invitations by tying paper tags with the party details to mini picnic baskets filled with candy, purchase inexpensive tablecloths or blankets to spread on the ground, and use matching disposable dishes to complete the look.
Whether you serve the meal as a buffet or from individual baskets placed on each blanket, guests will be sure to enjoy a relaxing day of friendship and food.
In This Issue
Letter from
the Editor
Summertime, and the livin' is easy... Gershwin's classic perfectly captured the laid back mood that summer brings to people.
Organizing a summer party, or a family reunion, is a great way to enjoy that much needed easy living with friends and family. Even so, the organization itself can be stressful at times... similar to that long road trip with the kids. Your destination may be fun, but getting there can feel like a struggle.
We hope that the tips in this magazine will help to make either journey a lot more pleasurable.
Featured Stories
Flip-Flops & Summer Fun
Put together a cool summer party, casual and informal. But simple does not have to be boring!
Memorable Family Reunions
Is it your turn to host the annual family gathering? Keep everyone entertained without running off your feet!
Are we there yet...?
How to keep kids entertained – and parents sane – when taking long road trips as a family.
Party Fun Magazine is our bi-monthly digital glossy on putting on a great party. If you enjoy organizing fun parties every once in a while, you can get loads of ideas from it. Each issue has a theme, like Easter, Christmas, Halloween, baby showers, or bridal showers. Timed perfectly for your next party, to get you in the mood. After all, anticipation is half the fun!
