Soon it will be the holiday season, and what more enjoyable way to celebrate than with a party in your backyard? There are many things to plan for a party, from the guest list to the food, that it’s easy to forget about the decorations. Setting the mood for a festive and memorable holiday party by decorating your garden can be a lot of work. We’ve prepared some pointers to help you make your backyard into a winter paradise fit for the holidays. We suggest lighting, colors, and focal points to help you achieve a classic or contemporary feel. Let’s get to work immediately, making your garden the best place for a Holiday party!
Create a DIY Patio Bar
If you’re hosting a party, you know how stressful it can be to try to please everyone who shows up. Having a self-service bar on your patio is one option for this. This will let you spend less time behind the bar and more time mingling with visitors and having fun at your own party. You and your guests will both benefit from this arrangement because guests enjoy being able to personalize their drinks.
There are many setups possible for a self-service bar. A bar cart or table, or even simply a couple of folding tables with linens, will do. Beer, wine, and soda should all find a home there, along with mixers, garnishes, and glasses. Guests can help themselves by following the instructions on a sign or by using the sample drinks you provide.
Consider serving warm drinks during the winter months to keep your guests warm and comfortable. Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea are ideal for a chilly evening gathering. Warm alcoholic beverages, such as mulled wine or spiked cider, can also be included to lend a festive touch to the celebration.
Go For the Red Ribbon Look
Red ribbons are an ageless Christmas staple that can transform your lawn into a sophisticated winter wonderland. They can be used in multiple ways to add a splash of festive cheer to your outdoor living area.
Tie red ribbons around your backyard’s trees and posts for quick and easy decoration. This produces a stunning and attention-grabbing effect, ideal for a public venue. Use the standard red ribbon, or get creative with other colors and designs for a really one-of-a-kind presentation.
Red ribbons can also be used as place settings for a festive dinner. Napkins and chair backs can be dressed up with a dash of color and style by way of little red ribbon bows. Wrapping your silverware and wine glasses in the crimson ribbon is another festive touch.
Red ribbons can also be used to adorn outdoor features like fireplaces and mantles. They can be tied around candelabra, garlands, and other ornaments to complete the look.
Light It Up With String Lights
In the late fall and winter, when the days are shorter and darker, it’s especially crucial to have good lighting for outdoor gatherings. The addition of soft lighting to your backyard party makes your visitors feel more at ease and ensures their safety. The holidays will be the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor area by installing additional lighting that reflects your style.
String lights are a simple and cost-effective solution to brighten up your outside space for parties. You can quickly locate string lights to complement your holiday decorations and your own style, as they come in different colors and designs. You can string them up in the trees, along the boundaries of your patio, or even from your house to a gazebo or pergola to create a mystical and enchanted ambiance.
String lights are an aesthetic way to brighten your outdoor area and get your guests into the Christmas spirit. White lights are classic and beautiful, while colored lights create fun and excitement. In fact, if you pick a hue that isn’t explicitly associated with the holiday season, you can leave them up all year.
Decorate with Candles
Candles are a classy and easy way to bring some holiday spirit to any outdoor gathering. They can produce an ambient light that is warm and comforting, ideal for making your guests feel at home. Candles can be used to illuminate the table settings or to strew the party space with a wonderful and mesmerizing glow.
Candles are fantastic since you can find them in a wide range of forms, sizes, and fragrances to accommodate your needs and those of your guests. White or ivory candles are always a safe bet, but if you want to be creative, you may also use colored candles to complement the rest of your party decor. At the candle supply store, you will find a wide selection of candle making kits to bring in an extra touch of creativity to your celebration.
Put your candles in a glass jar or lantern to keep them secure and avoid any mishaps. This will not only keep the flame safe from the elements, but it will also look great in your home. Select glass jars or lanterns in colors and styles that complement your party’s motif, or get creative by combining various sizes and shapes.
Candles not only look nice but may make your party scent great as well. To set the mood for your party, light some scented candles with a familiar yet distinctive aroma, such as vanilla, lavender, or cinnamon.
Elevate Your Backyard with Fire Features
Even if it’s a warm day, there’s nothing quite like a bonfire or a fire in the fireplace to bring people together. It’s an excellent opportunity to unwind and bask in the fire’s comforting glow. Because of this, fire features are a wonderful complement to any outdoor setting, even in sunny Southern California.
Fire pits and fireplaces not only keep you warm but also set the mood for a fun get-together with friends and family. They may make a gathering feel warmer and more inviting by adding a touch of homeliness. Setting up chairs around the fireplace invites visitors to relax and stay for a while. They will congregate there because of the inviting atmosphere created by the fire and the soft chairs.
In addition, fireplaces and fire pits can elevate the classy appeal of your outdoor living area. They help to draw attention to the region and increase its aesthetic value. Your outdoor area will look more put together and professional if you select a design and style that harmonize with the rest of your furnishings.
Choose the Right Pieces of Outdoor Furniture
Having the appropriate outdoor furniture can make a huge difference when it comes to decorating the backyard for a holiday party. Durability, comfort, and functionality should all be high priorities when selecting from the many options available to meet a wide range of preferences and practical demands.
There is a wide variety of garden, patio, and deck furniture available for your use. Benches, lawn chairs, lounge chairs, outdoor benches, outdoor dining tables, outdoor sofas, fire pit tables, gliders and swings, daybeds, ottomans, and outside bistro sets all fall under this category. Have a look at the infographic below to give you more ideas on the pieces of outdoor furniture that you could use for your backyard holiday party!
Add a Pop of Festive Holiday Set of Colors to Your Party
Adding a splash of color to your backyard holiday decorations can make all the difference. Whether you go with classic holiday hues or a brighter, more upbeat color scheme, decorating with color will help set a warm and welcoming mood.
Holiday-themed table linens, napkins, and dinnerware can liven up your outdoor dining area. This is a simple and cheap approach to decorating your lawn for the holidays. You can go with traditional red, green, and gold for your table linens, or you can go with something more contemporary, like silver and blue or pink and gold.
Choose colorful and cheery decorations like lanterns, bunting, and balloons to add color to your lawn. These ornaments will help you set the mood for a festive and joyful celebration. Create an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind style by combining colors and patterns in unconventional ways.
DIY decorations are easy to make and require only a few basic supplies like paper, fabric, and ribbon to complete. This is a fantastic way to put your own stamp on the party decorations.
Plan a “Santa Visit” for the Kids
For kids, the holidays are the perfect opportunity to bond with family and make new traditions. As the host, you should give some thought to how to keep the children occupied at your party. Having Santa Claus show up would be a lot of fun. The kids will go crazy if they see Santa Claus stroll into the garden with a bell ringing and a hearty “Ho, ho, ho!”
You might have a friend or relative play Santa for you by providing them with a suit to wear. You can always hire someone to play Santa for the party if no one you know is available. The children can meet Santa, receive lollipops or other small sweets, have their pictures taken, and have a conversation with him about their Christmas wish lists. This easy addition to your Christmas celebration will make it more fun for the kids and provide you great photo ops to treasure forever.
With the increased popularity of lawns and backyards among Americans, outdoor backyard holiday parties are also gaining trend. With these backyard holiday party décor tips and ideas, you can create a warm, inviting, and festive ambiance that will delight your guests and make your celebration unique. There are numerous approaches to transforming your outside space into a stunning winter wonderland, ranging from string lights to self-serve patio bars. So, why not get stylish and creative and try some of these tips for a successful holiday gathering? Your guests will appreciate it, and you will have a stress-free and enjoyable celebration in your own backyard.