Jun 28 2007
Entertaining family and friends while hosting an outdoor party is a terrific way to get summer underway. If the host has a cedar gazebo, it is often the most sought after place in the yard as guests can escape the hot sun and pesky mosquitoes and flies.
Leisure Woods, manufacturer of high quality cedar gazebos offers these tips for anyone hosting a party this summer.
"We just love having friends and family in our yard for a big summer barbeque. I suggest that hosts choose a theme that goes beyond just the food. Think about adding music, asking the guests to dress according to the theme and providing theme related activities as well. Even the smallest details complement the overall look and feel of the event. Having your theme throughout all elements of your party can really make the party special," comments Cheryl Scordato from Leisure Woods.
Scordato also suggests that for summer entertaining it is easiest to set up a backyard buffet table, which makes plating the food and cleaning up a breeze. For a quick cleanup, consider using disposable plates and napkins. Remember to keep food simple; people don't expect fancy fare at a BBQ. That goes for desserts too, forego a lineup of rich, buttery desserts in favor of simple desserts like fruit and whip cream.
Another important element for backyard entertaining is to set the scene for eating outdoors. Think about adding hanging lanterns to your gazebo or even running strings of clear lights on small trees and bushes. Votive candles in jelly jars on your buffet table are a great way to set the mood.
It is also important for the hosts to prepare ahead of time so that they can enjoy their guests. Being prepared like having the right supplies such as drinks, plenty of seating, snack foods and music for creating the right atmosphere can really help ensure the success of the party and allow the host to have some fun too.
Having a cedar gazebo in the yard is a nice alternative for guests to get away from the elements and it really helps make a yard more visually appealing. Anyone interested in finding out more about Leisure Woods' high quality gazebos in a variety of interesting designs and styles is encouraged to visit their website or to call them directly.