Summer special: How to host the best pool party
Summer's already knocking at the door and most of us are dreading how to survive the heat. Among many bright ideas that have popped up in the human brain, pool parties are one of them! It is also a great way to celebrate any occasion like a birthday, or a marriage anniversary. Here's all you need to do to throw a pool party.
Find a pool
If you already have a pool you can host the party there and be free of searching for the perfect location. You can also ask a relative or close friend if you can use theirs. Otherwise, rent out a community pool at a hotel or the housing society you stay at. Once you're done with choosing the pool the actual work begins.
Take care of your guests
Pool parties are a summer thing, although people in the West party throughout the day, we can't, courtesy of the scorching sun. So plan your party after sundown. Some of your guests might feel uncomfortable jumping into a pool. Respect their choice, and do not force them. Give waterproof phone cases to your guests. Make sure the changing rooms are clean and safe.
Food and drinks
Food and drinks are the souls of a party. People might forget the decoration, but the deliciousness of food will linger on their tongues. Plan mass favorite food items if you want to play safe. However, there's no harm in a little experimentation, keeping in view the food preferences of your guests obviously. Need we say anything about the importance of drinks?
Party decoration
If it's a party it should look like one. If you're ready to break the bank, hire professional decorators for the job. Use fairy lights to their highest potential to brighten up the space. Get some cute floats on the pool for your guests to enjoy. Use colorful tablecloths and to add more beauty set a bouquet of flowers, and tiki torches.
Games and music
The biggest nightmare of a host is that guests might get bored at their party. To prevent that from happening, plan some interesting poolside games to entertain your guests. Make sure the rules of the games are simple enough for everyone to follow and play. Music sets the mood for the event, choose the right kind of music to keep the energy high.