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Summer is a wonderful time of year and a time when many people decide to host events and entertainment at home for loved ones. If you are planning to host a summer event in your garden, planning ahead will make it far easier to organize as well as reducing the stress levels associated with organizing this type of event.
 
By planning ahead and getting things organized well in advance, you can look forward to the perfect garden party with plenty of time to put together your food, drinks, and entertainment. Of course, your first port of call is to create a guest list, as knowing the ages of those attending will make it easier for you to sort out other aspects of the event. You also need to decide when to host the event to maximize on the number of people who will be able to attend. In this article, you can learn more about the various aspects of your event you need to pre-organize to ensure everything goes to plan.
 
Some Key Aspects to Arrange in Advance
 
There are a number of key aspects of your event that you need to arrange in advance if you want everything to run smoothly. One of the things you need to consider is what type of food you will serve to your guests. A lot of people choose to do a BBQ for a summer event. However, you can also look at something simpler such as a finger buffet. You can sort out your food in advance when you opt for a buffet, which means you can mingle with the guests and enjoy yourself at the actual event rather than having to cook all afternoon.
 
Another thing you need to look at is what you will serve in terms of drinks. Chilled beer is always nice at a summer garden event and you can also serve sparkling chilled wine or white wine spritzers. Another thing you can do is make cocktails – you can go online to get recipes for all sorts of cocktail creations such as a Manhattan recipe. You can garnish your cocktails, add crushed ice or cubes, and give your guests the chance to enjoy refreshing drinks that look as good as they taste. Make sure you also have soft drinks and bottled water on hand for non-drinkers and younger guests. You can also make alcohol-free cocktails.
 
If you want entertainment for your guests, you can create a summer playlist with some wonderful summer classics to get your guests into the summer party mood. This is a simple and affordable means of keeping your guests entertained and will help to create the ideal ambiance. You can also look at other forms of entertainment including games and entertainment options for any children who are coming to your event.
 
By making sure you sort out your plans well in advance, you can ensure everything goes without a hitch. You can then relax and enjoy a chilled out afternoon or evening with your guests.