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A more cocktail-style outdoor party is often a great alternative, with an open seating plan and flowing food so guests can get up and mingle instead of being confined to their set seat.<\/span><\/p>\n If the lawn is dry and the sun is out, laying down blankets and floor pillows will allow guests to spread out and move around. Set up a long bench or table as your food buffet and drinks station, or surprise everyone by making up individual picnic baskets that let everyone feast on the grass.<\/span><\/p>\n For during the day, remember to have some places with shade so your guests can get out of the direct sun. Use string lights, candles, and other soft lighting at night so they can see well enough to move about and have conversations with others.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/outdoorparty_elegancebeer_1.jpg” alt=”Waterford_Gifting_Packaging_2022_Festive_01_Square (1)_ls” title_text=”outdoorparty_elegancebeer_1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Choose a theme” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There is no age limit to having a theme for your party. And it\u2019s not just because themes are loads of fun; they also give your planning a much clearer steer when it comes to choosing all your other elements.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re bringing your nearest and dearest together to <\/span>celebrate an engagement<\/span><\/a><\/span>, a housewarming, a sip and see party, a cocktail party or a special age birthday, having a theme makes the food, drinks, decorations, music, games and dress code so much simpler to navigate for both you and your guests. A fun theme and its props help keep conversations flowing too.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Dress your outdoor space” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A gorgeous spread of food and drinks plus a sunny outdoor backdrop are the ideal foundations for creating a fun, positive atmosphere – but why stop there?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Outdoor parties are rare opportunities to surprise and delight your friends and family, and going the extra mile with decorations is a great investment in memory-making. So realise the potential and dress up your outdoor space with bright tablecloths, colourful lanterns and elegant crystal candlesticks to transform your place settings into feasts for your guests\u2019 eyes. Then use tableware and <\/span>crystal glassware<\/span><\/a><\/span> to elevate the entire food sharing experience so it\u2019s much more elegant than a by-the-numbers backyard sitdown.<\/span><\/p>\n Seasonal flowers and foliage in <\/span>dazzling crystal vases<\/span><\/a><\/span> are an elegant way to mix and match textures and inject colour and fragrance to brighten up your dining table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Keep the ambience flowing with a musical playlist suitable for the unique tastes of the group you\u2019re inviting. If a variety of generations will be attending, choose tracks that span the decades. Keep the music upbeat, and accessible to everyone, with enough tunes so there are no repeats or interruptions. Keep the volume at a level where everyone can chat from a distance without struggling to be heard.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Serve Spring-inspired cocktails” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Need a list of zesty, sparkling, crowd-pleasing springtime cocktails? You\u2019ll find them all here. Just be ready to do them justice by serving them in beautiful <\/span>crystal champagne flutes<\/span><\/a><\/span> and other crystal cocktail glasses. If you need to upgrade your drinks cart for the event, explore our guide on the 5 essentials for your outdoor bar cart.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/outdoorparty_lismore_2.jpg” alt=”outdoorparty_lismore_2″ title_text=”outdoorparty_lismore_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Don\u2019t forget the mocktails” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/heart.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alcohol no longer needs to be the sole star of your drinks offerings. In fact, it\u2019s very likely some of your guests will be choosing to not drink, so for them, mix up batches of delicious, alcohol-free cocktails, chilled and ready in beautiful <\/span>crystal pitchers and jugs<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Continue the sophisticated style by pouring these beverages into light-catching <\/span>crystal tumblers<\/span><\/span><\/a> which will elevate the moment at your next impromptu picnic in the park. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/outdoorparty_eleganceoptic_3.jpg” alt=”outdoorparty_eleganceoptic_3″ title_text=”outdoorparty_eleganceoptic_3″ url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/annual-snowstar-crystal-ornament-2022.html” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Provide some light bites” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You\u2019ll be busy enough on the day as it is, so try to cook \u2013 or at least do most of your prep – the day before your event. If you\u2019ll be seating all your guests at the main table, consider having platters of easily self-served, family-style dishes so you won\u2019t need to do any plating up. Alternatively, a steady stream of trayed light bites and appetisers is worth curating if you\u2019re going for a more casual, cocktail-style event with a more flexible timetable.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to Host an Elegant Outdoor Party<\/h1>\n
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