Having a swimming pool provides people with a great opportunity for outdoor entertainment.  When hosting a summertime party, you may be wondering how you can decorate your swimming pool/patio are to be unique and memorable.  This article will provide you with some great ideas as far as economical decorations and party ideas that will make your next outdoor party something to really remember!

If you are hosting an outdoor engagement party, there are many ways to decorate your outdoor space beautifully and with taste and elegance.  Covering tables with linen clothes and a contrasting color is a great idea.  If you want to bring in some soft lighting, you can add some twinkle lights to treetops and put out some scented tea light candles to provide a warm glow.  For the final touch to tie your look together, purchase some long vases and choose some long-stemmed scented flowers (check local florist for in-season blooms to save money) in contrasting colors to add a wash of color and complete your venue.

Hosting a birthday/pool party is another great idea for summertime entertainment.  Depending upon the age of the celebrator, there is a wide variety of different things that can be done to make your backyard festive and colorful.  For a small child’s birthday, you can bring in balloons and streamers in bright primary colors, arrange for some games and provide gift bags for guests.   Another example would be a Sweet 16 Birthday party for a girl; in this case you could decorate using the honoree’s favorite colors.  Use lots of glittery party favors, decorate using bright girly colors (hot pink, royal purple, silver, gold, etc.), hang up some pink twinkle lights from treetops and get a great themed birthday cake and you are all set for the party of her dreams.

Another great event to hold poolside is a Mexican-themed Cinco de Mayo party!  You could decorate the space using a piñata, sombreros, and maracas.  Tie the look together by using Mexican colored blankets to cover the tables and provide a feast of Mexican favorites such as salsa and tortilla chips, guacamole, mini-tacos and burritos and some margaritas and a selection of Mexican beers!  Ole let the party begin.

You can throw some very memorable parties poolside using a bit of creativity and imagination.  Following the suggestions mentioned above coupled with your own spin; you can create a festive and bright outdoor space which will enhance the experience of party-goers no matter what the occasion.  Enjoy your summertime and get the party started!