Garden Party Celebration – From a rooftop Champagne brunch to a romantic outdoor wedding ceremony, outdoor events are a wonderful way to give celebrations a more relaxed and natural aesthetic. But being amongst nature doesn’t come easy, as most event planners will know. While you might save on decorations since your backdrop will likely be a manicured garden of a stately home, planning, and preparation will often be more complex since you’ll need to hire most of the event furniture, tableware, and linen.
Plus, there are other factors to consider when raising a glass outside, such as guests becoming cold, entertainment struggling to be heard, and having limited access to plugs for sound systems and lighting. But don’t worry, as industry experts, we’ve put together our ‘Master a Garden Party Celebration’ guide to help event planners and independent clients throw the ultimate special occasion amongst Mother Nature. So let’s get into it!
Choosing The Right Garden Party Venue
When you start exploring garden party venues, you should always have a checklist of what you will need to host your upcoming celebration. For instance, the venue might feature a stunning wishing well amongst a sensory garden of a grand stately home, but;
- Would you be able to assemble a pop-up bar to serve guests cocktails on arrival?
- Can you plug in lighting and a sound system if required?
- Would your guests have easy access to a bathroom during the event?
- Will guests be able to park their cars nearby and easily walk to the venue (in cocktail dresses and heels)?
- Do you need the venue to be wheelchair or pram-friendly?
Write down exactly what you and your guests would need from a venue before you start visiting outdoor event locations so you’re not overwhelmed by its rustic charm!
Seating Is Essential For Outdoor Events
Let’s say you’re the event planner for an outdoor baby shower. In this case, comfy seating will be essential as both the mother-to-be and her friends will need to sit down and relax during the celebration.
Suppose you’re planning a romantic outdoor wedding during the summer. In this case, you’ll need enough chairs to accommodate all guests and have them positioned in a way that creates an aisle, for instance.
Perhaps you’re planning an elegant garden party to mark an anniversary. If the guests are going to be sat down to dine together, then you’ll need a long dining table and chairs to make this happen.
Seating is key to any outdoor event, as, without the opportunity to sit down, guests may become uncomfortable standing up and start leaving early. And don’t forget to provide ample shade, such as umbrellas and tents, for guests during the hottest months of the year!
Catering Is King
Let’s be honest; an outdoor event’s success is strongly determined by the catering provided. The food you serve and how the food is served to guests can make or break the event itself, no matter how much effort you put into the decor. So, always invest in quality food that has serious flavor and taste and appeals to all.
For outdoor events and even outdoor weddings, a BBQ is often the best way to feed large groups quickly. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy the smoky aroma of a BBQ during the summer months? So, if you’re planning a garden party, a corporate event outside, or a rustic outdoor wedding, consider hiring a couple of BBQs and grilling up a storm al fresco! From spicy chicken thighs and sweetcorn to succulent steak and grilled seabass drizzled with lemon, watch as your guests line up, eager to taste what’s on the grill.
You must also serve several different options of food, just in case some guests prefer vegetarian or vegan food over meat and fish. By covering all bases in this way, you’ll make sure that your guests have a delicious experience at your celebration.
And don’t forget about dinnerware. Serve starters on silver beaded glass plates for a sophisticated fine-dining aesthetic, or if you’re serving afternoon tea for a garden party, then hire a cake stand.
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