Summer is the season for vacations, barbeques, and fun. It\u2019s\nlong days and nights are over the perfect backdrop for parties that stretch\ninto the warm early evenings. The best thing about summer parties is that\nthey\u2019re meant to be casual! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use this hosting guide to help you plan for your next summer party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get your new home and yard ready to welcome guests. Use the\nweek leading into your party to spot clean around the house, focusing on the\nareas you expect guests to congregate. Make sure the bathroom is spotless and\nfully stocked so you don\u2019t have to worry about running out of toiletries during\nthe party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re having a housewarming, be prepared to give guests\na quick tour through your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll want to make sure there\u2019s enough chairs for people to\nsit. Depending on the type of party you\u2019re hosting, you may not need to have a\nchair for each guest but you\u2019ll want to make sure there\u2019s plenty of seating\navailable. Look to see if there are any chairs inside that can be used for\nadditional seating. If you\u2019re still coming up short, renting additional chairs\ncan be an affordable option as well. Many rental vendors will even deliver and\npick up the chairs so you can just focus on the rest of the details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do yourself a favor by keeping your menu, both drinks and food, simple. Family and friends aren\u2019t expecting a fully catered party with a bartender! Focus on food that can be made ahead, with grilled items that can be cooked in the hours before the party starts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use self-serve stations for food and drinks so guests can easily help themselves throughout the party, leaving you open to mingling with your guests. Just be sure to check in and refill as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your party stretches into the evening, don\u2019t leave your\nguests in the dark! Set the mood with lanterns or string lights in the\nbackyard. Be sure to light pathways and steps so your guests don\u2019t trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you won\u2019t need a rain date for summer parties, temperatures can get really hot, especially in certain parts of the East Bay. It\u2019s smart to have a weather-related contingency plan in case you need to move the party indoors so your guests don\u2019t bake in the sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget to enjoy your own party! It’s easy to forget when you\u2019re focused on making sure your guests have what they need, but they\u2019re here to enjoy your company as well. By putting in some work preparing before your guests arrive, you\u2019ll be able to be fully present with your guests during the party. Relax and have some fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether your party is in celebration of a graduation,\nbirthday, shower or just because, your guests will have an wonderful time\nsharing conversations and laughter. Our Discovery homes are the perfect\nbackdrop to host your next summer bash. Visit us online to view our new home\ncommunities today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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