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Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas

July 27, 2010 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Holding a birthday party outdoors usually allows you to invite more people than you would be able to if you were having the party inside your home. You will, however, need to do proper planning and clean up to make it a success. If you do the right amount of prep work, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the party.

Benefits

When the weather’s nice, people enjoy being out in the sunshine. An outdoor birthday party makes this happen. You don’t have to plan it in your own backyard, though. You can also make plans at a local park, the zoo or an amusement park. These types of locations often offer birthday packages, which may cost more, but you don’t have to spend as much time setting up and cleaning up.

Considerations

Weather is one of the biggest concerns when you’re holding an outdoor birthday party. Rain can drive everyone inside. A day that’s too hot could ruin the birthday cake. Weather forecasts aren’t always accurate, but it’s smart to keep an eye on the predictions for your birthday party. This gives you the opportunity to make other arrangements if you need to.

Necessary Items

If you’re having the party at your home, you’ll need to prepare with a few extra items. Create a separate table for guests to place birthday presents. Make sure you have enough chairs for guests to sit on while eating. This is especially necessary if you have elderly guests, who may not be able to eat standing up or sitting on the ground picnic-style. You should also provide some shade to keep guests cool. If you don’t have a large tree to do the work for you, a few tents or umbrellas could do the trick.

Size

The location of your birthday party will determine the number of people you can invite. For example, if you are planning a child’s birthday party at the zoo, the cost of the event will be the deciding factor. If you are having the party at your home, you may need to limit guests based on the amount of space you have in your backyard.

Solutions

When planning your party, always think about your guests’ comfort. Tents work well for providing shades for guests, but they can also serve as shelter if you expect rain. You can keep guests happy by providing an indoor location for relaxing out of the heat. Set up a central location for your food and keep the food covered so that bugs cannot get at it.

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