With the warmer months swiftly arriving, there’s no better time to throw a garden party to impress your family and friends. Spend the warmer months in the bliss of your backyard, or take a journey to your local park and make your garden party public.

Whether you have a theme in mind, want food inspiration or have had a spur of the moment decision to invite your favourite people round, find our 5 tips to hosting the perfect garden party.

1. Pick a theme

Deciding on a theme for your garden party can be a fun way to make your party unique. Your theme can be based on a film, book, the summer season or an upcoming event, including a milestone moment like a Baby Shower or Engagement.

Select food and décor based on your theme and enjoy endless outdoor fun with your guests.

2. Tea cup desserts

Why not get creative with your crockery choices by putting your desserts into teacups for all to enjoy? Try your favourite trifle or sponge cake recipes in a miniature version, perfect for a tea cup sized treat. This is a delightful way to add whimsy and a classic touch to your perfect garden party.

Enjoy your sweet treat with your pinkie in the air.

3. Fruity ice cubes

Make your drinks fun and refreshing with some fruity ice cubes. For this, you can use some fruit you may have left over in your home such as oranges, blueberries or strawberries. Place your fruit in your ice cube tray and top up with water. Once frozen solid, pop in a drink and enjoy the fruity fun all day long.

4. Floral flourishes

Take the opportunity to show off some of your home-grown blooms by adding bunches of flowers around your party. Why not include some seasonal favourites such as peonies, roses or hydrangeas. You can even go one step further and display them in an old watering can for a vintage feel.

5. Scone station

It wouldn’t be a British garden party without a few scones. Set up a small station with some freshly baked fruit scones, clotted cream and a selection of jams and curds for guests to indulge in. Why not go the extra mile by giving guests the option to add some fresh fruit to their creations.

Enjoy your perfect garden party and invite everyone you love round. Decorate a picnic bench or have blankets across the floor for people to sit. Have a wonderful time in the British sun and indulge in the late Summer nights.

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