12 Ultimate Fun Splashing Summer Pool Party Ideas

Kick-off your summer with a splash by hosting a pool party with family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a  birthday party or a pre-wedding cocktail party or a bachelors’ party or you just need an excuse to enjoy the sun, pool parties are a perfect choice. We have you covered with some fun summer pool party ideas so you can start planning those pool party invites. Also, check out Harry Potter themed pre-wedding party ideas. 

Here are some amazing summer pool party ideas:

1. Boho Tablescape
   

   As it’s said ‘ A family that eats together stays together so here is the best thing you can do- Setup a long, low table and bring rugs outside for a super-relaxed, family-style meal. The more mud cloth and floor pillows, the better. These summer pool party ideas will make you close with your family and friends.

2. Set Up an Ice Cream Bar

   

   

   The summer is getting hotter. Do you know what it means? It means that your guests need more ice cream. An ice cream bar is the only dessert you need for a summer pool party. You can find so many charming products for an ice cream bar from unique sprinkle blends to mini waffle cones, charming cups to the sweetest handmade walnut ice cream cone holder.

   

3. Come Up With a Theme

   

   

   Picking a pool party decoration theme really comes down to the kinds of food you want to serve and the types of decor you want to incorporate into your celebration!  You can go with a classic theme or get a little creative and out of the box. You can also give your pool party a dress code and then decorate for the theme accordingly. Some pool party decoration ideas can include tropical or all-white for a classic or dressier pool party.

4. Put Out Some Punch

    

   Fruit punch screams summer pool party. The perfect combination of sweet, tart and sparkly fruity punch is the perfect complement to a hot summer day. Serve it up in a bronze bowl and ladle, and it’ll look even more refreshing.

5. Dress Up Your Bar Cart

     

   You’d have to agree that it gets much more creative while turning an old door into an outdoor bar. So let’s keep the drinks flowing by setting up your bar cart outdoors for your backyard pool party. To make it extra summery, top it with a variety of palm leaves and tropical flowers.

6. Lay Out Some Games

   

   

   What’s a pool party without some fun games? Rather than leave your guests to swim and splash on their own, it’s easy to have games at the ready to make the most of your day at the pool. So put out a deck of cards for any guests who’d rather stay on land. You could also put out some less conventional card games, like tarot cards, and bring in a fortune teller to entertain guests or you can have a scavenger hunt inside a pool.

7. Summer Pool Party Ideas- Sunscreen Station

   

   A sunscreen station is an ingenious way to entice a large group of guests to re-apply and keep your guests covered especially when you’ve got kids running around. Making a creative sunscreen station is a thoughtful way to remind your guests to wear sun protection. Add some hydrating mists, and everyone will love that. These are the best summer pool party ideas to take care of your guests.

8. Add a Plush Seating

     

   The more colorful your party is, the better. Although some guests will be in the pool, you’ll want to set up bright and patterned pillows and blankets on the deck for a poolside-picnic effect and for extra lounging. Personalize these outdoor pillows with fun summer quotes and sayings to add a nice touch to your pool party decoration.

9. Plenty of Pool Floats

   

   

   Try not just 1, but say, 5 pool floats, with some inflatable beach balls on the side. The more the merrier. Pick bright and oversized floaties like flamingos, swans and donuts. Add mini donut-shaped drink holder floaties so guests can sip and sunbathe at the same time.

10. Fire Up the Grill

    

    

    Nothing says summer has arrived like the smell of barbecue wafting on the warm breeze. And what better setting than a pool party to make the most of the season? Throw in some family, friends, and some freshly-made fare and you’ve got all the ingredients for the perfect summer barbecue. Set up the grill and fire some ingredients for your guests by the poolside.

11. Keep Food Light

    

    Dish up some refreshingly delicious meals to serve poolside at your summer bash! Include lots of bright colors and flavors by using ingredients like pineapple, mango, and avocado that give off that tropical island vibe. Keep food light so you don’t feel too bogged down to swim later.

12. Bake On-Theme Desserts

 

  

Every party has a sweet little end when the desserts are in store. These cute little desserts have a strong visual appeal. They just sing summer and sunshine and they make everyone smile. You can serve them up at a dessert table, or give them as party favors.

Don’t you love all the special touches added to the party? Hope these summer pool party ideas help you throw the ultimate pool party. If you have more such pool party ideas, please do let us know in the comments. For more such suggestions you can browse our blog section.

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