How to Entertain Guests at Your Apartment this Summer

Summer is approaching fast and it is suggested to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. This is the perfect time of the year for having your friends and family over to your apartment for a get together. During the winter, it is difficult for everyone to fit in your apartment.

Now that there is no snow on the ground and it is warm out, you can utilize your balcony, patio, and the local parks for entertaining your guests. Here are some great tips for how to entertain your family and friends this summer.

1. Create a Theme for Your Get Together/Party

Creating a theme for your get together automatically makes it more fun. For example, all of your friends or family members could dress in Hawaiian attire and bring Hawaiian themed dishes.

Other options include Disney themed, sports themed, Friends themed, decades themed, Star Wars themed, or patriotic colors for Independence Day. Having a theme is sure to wow your guests.

2. Make Delicious Refreshing Drinks Available

The summer months can get fairly warm. With all the excitement and chatting, it is advised to have thirst quenching drinks readily available. Some outstanding options are to blend fruit juices or ices, or create a pitcher of homemade iced tea or lemonade.

Do you want to have a beautiful looking pitcher of water? Slice up some fresh oranges, cucumbers, or a handful or two of fresh berries to add into the pitcher. Make sure you also have soda, plain water, and alcoholic beverages (for adults only) available for your guests.

3. Create Conversational Areas

A commonly known fact is individuals tend to flock to areas with food. Put trays of snacks out in areas where guests can be comfortably seated and have conversations. This can be outside on the patio or balcony, in the living room, or at a picnic table. This ensures your guests will be well fed and happy.

4. Have Games to Play

Backyard games are so much fun! If the area by your apartment allows for it, or the area at the park nearby, put up a net for badminton or volleyball games. Bring out the croquet sets, bean bag toss, or ladder toss. Frisbees are also great to have for your guests to play with.

5. Keep the Party Going Once the Sun Goes Down

Do not let the lack of daylight get in the way of your get together. You can keep the fun going with a selection of dazzling lights. Some options are using solar lamps, lanterns, twinkle lights, or votive candles. These things sure will create a pleasing atmosphere and keep the get together going.

6. Add Music for Enjoyment

Create a party playlist with different eras of music that everyone will enjoy. The 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 00’s are all music eras that people enjoy. It often brings back memories of another time. There are a vast number of music genres so consider the guests that will be in attendance when choosing the music.

Summer is filled with get togethers and festivals. Using the tips from above you will throw the perfect get together for all of your family and friends.