Summer time is finally here and we’re all looking forward to making the most of the outdoor weather. If you’re ready to fire up the barbecue, why not buck the trend and forgo the traditional apron and ‘barbecue king’ t-shirt in favour of something a little more fun? Themed parties are a great way of livening up a barbecue and can be a real icebreaker for nervous guests – here are few ways to theme your barbecue and make your summer party memorable.
A 60s theme
Truly, an era-themed party is guaranteed to be a success, but with the wealth of funky costumes and groovy music inspired by the 60s, your friends will look as fabulous as they do ridiculous. Have the Beatles on your playlist and bring out the flowers – this party is all about the summer of love after all. Whether your inspiration is Mad Men or Woodstock, a 60s theme is a guaranteed hit. You can even go all out with some of these classic 60s inspired recipes.
A casino theme
Here’s one that nobody would have seen coming. A casino party – outside! Far from the dark and alluring world of indoor venues like the Bellagio or the Venetian, you can lighten the mood by bringing those blackjack tables into the garden. That’s no excuse not to skimp on the glamorous party wear though – encourage gentlemen to wear tuxedos and ladies to wear gorgeous cocktail dress. If you want to impress your guests with your gambling knowledge, why not practice a little online first? Play now!
A Caribbean theme
Woah! We’re going to Barbados – or at least, that’s how guests will feel if you deck your house and garden out with traditional Caribbean themes. With colour, music and great food, this is the perfect way to experiment – one way of doing so is to try your hand at some authentic Caribbean recipes. If you really want to go all out, hire a steel drum band, and of course, make sure everybody turns up in tropical shirts – the less tasteful, the better.
A heroes and villains theme
With all the Marvel films seeing a revival in modern cinema recently, you and your guests won’t be short of inspiration for this wildly wacky summer party theme. Where else can it be socially acceptable to wear your pants over your trousers? Ladies can join in on the fun too – there’s no costume sexier or more fun to play than Wonder Woman. Deck out your stereo with classic hero power ballads, and you’ll be the talk of the party faster than you can say Avengers assemble.
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