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An outdoor space is a luxury in a city like London. If you have an outdoor space, it is surprisingly easy to think of good garden party ideas.
Garden party drinks station
If you live in a less congested area and have a large garden then you can become more creative with your garden party.
Garden parties in larger gardensGarden parties
Many of our clients have regular garden parties and in some cases there are just a handful of guests but 3 or 4 different service providers to cover catering, live music and other entertainment. Whatever the scale of your garden party, try to focus on the key elements.
A good supply of quality canapes will give you a great start.
Quality canapes
Followed by a selection of red wine, white wine and champagne. The drinks station should be highly visible and always attended.
Drinks for a garden party – Pimms
You can have music from your iPod playlist, but a live ensemble is so much better.
A steel drum band ensemble with 3 players does not require much space.
Bespoke steel drum band for small parties
Colourful steel band for garden partySteel band next to the drinks station
The main feature of any “garden” party is obviously the garden and our clients present the most immaculate flower gardens at the back of their large houses.
Gardens for garden parties
Garden preparations for a party
Garden flowers
You can read more about this in our post called Summer drinks on the roof terrace, then contact us early if you intend to book for a summer date. Some of the best parties start with an impulsive idea. Please read our next post on garden parties which includes more images and suggestions for food and drink.