Creating the perfect outdoor party

When planning for a party, be it a birthday or other event, most people tend to think of hosting it indoors. Yet, if you want something unique and affordable at the same time, you might want to consider the benefits of taking the party outside.

Whether it's more space or the option to hire a bouncy castle, there are plenty of advantages. Of course, if you're worried about other areas, such as how to feed people outside, there are simple solutions to that, too.

Space

The major benefit of hosting a party outside is that you're not confined to the indoors. Houses may seem big but when you consider they are limited by the layout and rooms, the actual spaces available can become rather small. Additionally, your garden can provide so much more space.

It's also free, since you already own it, so there's no need to hire somewhere for the day when you have the perfect location right outside your house. Of course, you can still use the indoors of your home, creating even more space. This is a great backup plan in case the weather doesn't go your way and is perfect if you expect to receive a large number of guests.

Bouncy castle

One of the best ways to make use of this available space is to rent a bouncy castle Dublin. This is a strong focal point for people of all ages, drawing instant attention. Not only that, the bouncy castle has proven time and time again to be fun for all ages, providing something that everyone can enjoy. Additionally, by renting the bouncy castle, you can cut costs drastically. You only want it for the day, and that means that you can often find competitive deals.

Feeding the masses

Inevitably, most people will get hungry and you will have to feed them. More than just the financial costs of providing food, you need an easy way to achieve this. If the party is rather casual, then a simple buffet system will suffice. Disposable cutlery and plates are incredibly advantageous too and mean there is less washing up to do come the end of the party.

Remember to provide chairs and seating arrangements for those who want them and encourage children to sit and eat their food rather than running around with plates of goodies. If you're worried about animals and insects getting into the food then why not store it indoors? Just because the main party is outside doesn't mean the food has.

Instead, set up tables in your kitchen or living room and arrange the food here. This way it will be kept safe and out of the way where people can enjoy it without worrying about the problem of insects and other pests.The same can be done for drinks, although many people like to keep a supply of these outside as well. If you want to keep these chilled then fill a bucket with icy water and place bottles and cans of drink here.

Remember to keep the alcoholic beverages separate and out of reach of young children and provide a range of drinks including juices and squashes as well as your traditional sugar-filled carbonated varieties.