DivyaWhat’s summer without a good beach party? Kicking off your flip flops, sinking your toes in the sand, with a cold beverage in hand is what summer is all about.
But hosting a party can often be pretty heavy on the wallet. With all the planning, decor, and catering that goes into it, it’s hard to stay on budget when throwing a good party.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to throw a fabulous DIY beach party on a tight budget with these 5 simple hacks:
Throw the perfect beach party with these 5 budget-friendly ideas:
1. Select an easy-to-follow theme
When it comes to throwing a summer party, everyone loves a good tropical theme. You don’t have to go too far to make this happen. The fact that you’ve secured a beach venue is a great start.
Make sure your theme is exciting but simple to follow for your guests. For a fun tropical theme, all you have to do is get some pineapples from the grocery store, and prop them around the venue.
Make your own DIY grass skirts and leis with some brightly colored crepe paper and string. Hand them out to your guests as they enter so they don’t have to worry about finding a themed costume on their own.
Blast some summer tunes on YouTube to match the vibe of your event, and you have yourself a fun themed party.
2. Get matching, disposable tableware
Many beaches do not allow you to carry glass or other breakable products. But you still have to feed your guests. The best solution is to get colorful disposable tableware.
Get some fun colored paper plates and red cups, and jazz up your drinks with some vibrant umbrella straws to go with your theme. If you’re looking for environmentally friendly options, you can opt for wooden spoons and paper straws. Disposable tableware is great for 2 things; it’s easy on the pocket, and it makes for easy clean up as well.
Save up by buying disposable products in bulk from your local supermarket and match them with your party theme to increase that beachy vibe.
3. Get beach-friendly decor
The right party decorations can often take up a significant amount of your time and budget. Running around from store to store trying to find the perfect decor can be annoying. Not to mention impractical when the sea breeze blows your set up away.
Take the easy route by choosing to decorate your venue with items you will find readily at the beach. Objects like seashells, sea glass, and driftwood make for great themed decorations and are absolutely free of cost. A great bonus is that they won’t be blown away as easily as a paper wreath or some streamers.
You can also spruce up your event by setting up some colorful fairy lights and lighting them up during sunset.
4. Send out themed invites
You can set up your beach party as nicely as you want, but your invitations are going to bring your guests. The right invitation can set the tone for how fun your party will be. So make sure you’re sending out an invite that excites your guests.
If you’re worried about spending too much time and money on designing the perfect beach party invite, there’s a solution for you. With online design tools like PosterMyWall, you can get free access to a wide range of vibrant summer posters and customize them to your heart’s content.
All you have to do is create a free account on PosterMyWall and select your design template of choice, then hop onto the editor to personalize it the way you want. Add in some beach-themed clip art, use a summer font for your party details, and you’ll have an invite ready to go.
5. Make easy-to-grab finger food
A party isn’t complete without food. You’ll have to set up some appetizers for guests who come in feeling peckish. If you want a party menu that wows all your attendees while letting you stay within your budget, you can’t go wrong with summery finger food platters.
Make some colorful Vietnamese summer rolls for those looking for a cool snack in the heat. Set up a cheese and crackers plate for those who just want a little nibble. Get chips and a guacamole bowl for the ones with a picky palette. And of course, you can’t have a beach party without a selection of classic barbecue skewers.
Add onto your menu by offering summertime drinks with umbrella straws to make your guests feel like they’re on a summer vacation.
With these foods, your guests can serve themselves at their leisure and you can rest assured that your party menu will be a hit.
Planning a beach party is a must for the summer season. But hosting a successful event while sticking to a budget can be tricky. With these simple steps, you can plan the perfect beach party without having to empty your pockets and have your party become the talk of the neighborhood.
Happy Party!
