{School’s Out!} Summer Pool Party

Retro Summer | Pool Party Invitation

Featuring boho summer sunshine and rainbow illustrations in a trendy neutral terracotta color palette. Summer is the perfect time to add bold pops of cheerful color, and with this palette, your summer party will be filled with joyful smiles and happy energy! It doesn’t get any sweeter than corals, oranges, yellows, and watermelon pinks coming together with a soft ombre effect that has us dreaming of a bright, summer sunrise. The colors are playful and fun, making this palette sweet, and full of fun summer vigor. This cheerful palette is great for boho, summer themes. Sunny hues come together in a way that is down to earth and easy to incorporate for any event. Perfect for a graduation party!

Summer is almost here! Which means all the backyard BBQs, pool parties and block parties galore! The “School’s Out for Summer” party is the pinnacle of summer and your party is guaranteed to be a blast. Stock up on sparklers, cool treats and party snacks for a summer party no one will forget. Whether it’s a pool birthday party, the Fourth of July, or just an excuse to get family and friends together, pool parties are a perfect excuse for lots of fun in the sun. Here are some tips for throwing an epic pool party this summer:

Whether you are sending invitations to your pool party in electronic or paper format, make sure they are festive and attention-grabbing. The whole idea is for you to create invites that entice people to want to come to your pool party.

Part of making certain that your pool party is totally epic is to go crazy with the decorations. Go all out by decorating with tiki torches, colorful lights, and palm trees. The whole idea is for you to create a vibrant atmosphere and turn your yard into an oasis.

Regardless if you ask your guests to bring their own towel or not, it’s a good idea to have a towel station. People will be in and out of the pool and will want to be able to dry off -- especially if they need to go inside. Stock up on cozy towels and put them somewhere where everyone can see them.

To guarantee that your pool party is epic and that your guests have a wonderful experience, it is important that you provide a wide variety of amenities. Have a designated space set aside for people who want to change into dry clothes since some may not want to remain in wet clothes the entire time. Make sure there are comfortable lounging chairs so your guests can relax, and set up umbrellas for those who want to remain in the shade. Additionally, have sunscreen on hand for guests who forget to bring their own, and make sure bug spray is available so your guests can avoid being bothered by pests.

Since parties are relaxed, don’t worry about hosting an elegant dinner party. Instead, fire up the barbie and treat your friends to a BBQ. Not only are hot dogs and burgers easy and inexpensive, but they are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

Serving fun drinks is a fantastic way to ensure that your guests remain hydrated and have a pleasant time. You can offer pop, electrolyte drinks, different flavored juices, and bottles of water. You can also offer alcoholic beverages. If you really want to go big, you can set up a tiki bar stocked full of supplies to make a wide array of cocktails. You can keep drinks in coolers packed with ice in lounging areas, and you can stock floating coolers for those who do not want to get out of the pool to get refreshments.

Pool parties are no fun when pool floats are lacking. To enable your guests to float on the water and relax in the sun, you must offer an assortment of pool floats. To make your pool party unforgettable, you need pool floats that are fun and appealing. Depending on your party theme you can fill your pool with customized pool floaties. If you have a unique theme for your pool party, wholesale floaties might not satisfy your need and will limit your creativity.

To thank your friends for coming, consider putting together a little goodie bag for them to take home. While it’s not required by any means, this extra step means a lot to your guests, and it doesn’t have to be anything crazy. One idea is to make simple candy packs -- you can fill them with Swedish Fish, Life Savers, and other beach-inspired tasty treats. For extra fun, place these goodie bags in a toy sand bucket with a shovel, over-sized sunglasses, bubbles, magnetic sand, etc. Since people are generally happy simply to receive a surprise, you don’t have to spend a huge fortune on extravagant gifts -- it’s the thought that counts the most! 

Summer is finally here, and it’s time to make the most of the best months!