Get your summer on! Time to chillax with friends and family, soak up the sun and goof off in the pool. Create a colorful backyard oasis with breezy balloon palm trees, cool ideas and tropical wearables like beachy hats and leis to get everyone chatting and having a blast. Pina coladas, anyone?

DECOR

Set the mood and let your party-goers know how big of a splash they’re in for with bright colors and festive accents. From beach balls to pool noodles, here’s how to make your party look picture perfect.

USE BALLOONS

To add both dimension and a festive feel to your party’s décor, use balloons in the party’s color scheme and anchor them at various levels throughout the venue.

BALLOONS IN A POOL

Make your pool extra colorful and fun by throwing balloons into the mix! 

EXOTIC AND EASY LANTERNS

dangle paper lanterns on a flower garland I: f you're looking for a fast decorating idea, this one is a cinch – and has a big impact! Just string up a lei garland and dangle paper lanterns of different sizes and colors on it. To go all out, add lights and balloon topiaries. Paper lanterns are available in different designs and color schemes, so have a ball with it and let the lanterns inspire your whole party look!

How to turn paper lanterns into amazing floating jellyfish! : Our fave DIY project yet! Use curling ribbon, iridescent ribbon, streamers and strips of plastic table cover to create the tentacles! All you do is pinch and pull the plastic with your fingertips to get the ruffled look. Hang them on clear fishing line to create a magical underwater world!

BOOZY FISH BOWL

Nothing celebrates aquatic life like a boozy fishbowl punch complete with fish gummies.

COVER DRINKS

Keep insects out of drinks by topping glasses with patterned cupcake liners. Poke a hole through the center for a straw.

FOLD PAPER NAPKINS

Juicy watermelon is synonymous with summer. But this silly slice will clean up messes instead of creating them.

WATER GAMES

Ice cream? Check! Cake? Oh yeah. Now all you need for your summertime party are a few good water games to keep the outdoor games in cool-down mode. 

Get ‘Em Wet with Water Balloons !!!