Make your garden party memorable with a Tentickle Stretch Tent
Nothing says summer like a garden party, but sadly as we know, nothings says ENGLISH summer like the threat of showers. But don’t let that dampen your spirits here are some wonderful ways to celebrate summer in garden party style.
Whatever the Weather
Our summers are well known for being unpredictable at best, and predictably bad at worst. The whole point of a garden party is to celebrate summer after all. Whether it’s a Pimms party on the lawn or a lunch party for the Wimbledon final, summer garden parties are the new thing. And in the garden, as on the courts at Wimbledon, the threat of rain can put a damper things. With a stretch tent, there is no need to cancel the celebration. The play at the party can resume as normal, even if play on the court can’t. A stretch tent in its very nature is flexible when it comes to set up. You can hedge your bets against the weather, while still allowing the great outdoors in. It protects not only against the rain, but in the event of a heatwave, which has been known to happen, it also protects against the heat and harmful UV rays.
Yummy eats and Sweet Treats
Food is one of main stars in the lineup when it comes to any sort of celebration, and no more so than at a garden party. The choices are vast, and as the party is a celebration of summer the food should reflect this. Fresh, colourful, vibrant and full of the sunshine, your menu will go along way to setting the tone for the party.
A garden party can be anything from a tea party on the lawn to a lavish lunch with table service, it really doesn’t matter. It’s about summer, out in the garden. So whether you serve sandwiches, strawberries and cream, Pimms or champagne, elderflower cordial or pomegranate juice, macaroons or scones, cheesecake or a cheese plate, salads and bbqs, the foods of summer are fresh, simple, tasty and shared with friends.
De-Light
The best parties are the ones that don’t end. There is very little chance that your afternoon garden party won’t go into the early evening. What a blissful and beautiful time of the day, dusk. Having spent an afternoon with friends, see in the evening with them as the sun sets over a glorious day. Don’t let the dark end your party. Set up lights before hand so that as the sun begins to creep down, the garden is lit up and people can see each other. Fairy lights and lanterns are beautiful ways to add to nighttime atmospheric lighting, and the structure of a stretch tent lends itself perfectly to this kind of decorative lighting. Candles are also a lovely way of creating atmospheric lighting. A fire pit creates a wonderful source of light, and heat for the cooler nights and is very eye catching.
Sit down next to me
Half the fun of having a party is deciding what kind of party you are going to have. There are so many choices, that you are really only limited by your own imagination. When it comes to seating options include picnic blankets spread out, a collection of wonderful fabrics and fabulous foods and drink laid across a field of colours and patterns on top of a soft layer of green green grass. There is also the option of formal dining with placed seating. For a more down to earth feel there is the option of hay bales with add an authentic and fun feel, and lend themselves towards a great variety of themes. A variety of companies specialise in hiring out themed props and furniture, so if you are feeling way out why not opt for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Whatever you choose, make sure there is enough seating for your guests. Our tip is ensure there is a space in the garden where guests can relax and recline in the summer sun.
Colour me lovely
A garden party is such an apt way to celebrate summer. What better venue the praise the sunshine season than in a garden where its joys are immediately apparent. When it comes to decorating for a garden party think fresh, think light, think colour and think fun. Use flowers from the garden or that are in season, light floral linens, bright platters, bunting, lanterns. Be natural and don’t over complicate decor. Let nature speak for itself and use as much greenery and fresh produce – a bright yellow lemon on a bed of leaves, a single summer blossom in a bottle of water.
Savour the sweet kiss of the sun and celebrate the English summer with a garden party – follow these simple guidelines and you too can be the talk of the town.
