Beach Party Ideas – This party is all about the fun!

It’s summer! What better time to try a beach party theme for your next special event!
And while a party right on the beach is great, you can create a wonderful atmosphere of surf, sand and sun just about anytime and anywhere!

Beach Party Ideas!

Let’s start by creating a “fun day at the beach scene” right on the serving table!

• Our table was covered with a light yellow table cloth and topped with our “imitation” sand created by simply scattering brown sugar over the table.

• Grass skirting added a tropical look to the table.

• Simple children’s buckets were used as our serving dishes. They held pretzels, Chex mix, chips and gold fish and the shovels were perfect for the serving spoons.

• Sandal cookies were created using “Nutter Butter” cookies, licorice stings and a bit of frosting and sprinkles.

They made the cutest little cookies.

• Fruit filled cups were topped with miniature umbrellas, giving them a festive appeal.

• A variety of cupcakes were created with the beach party theme.

– Some with sprinkles topped with flip flop accents.

– Some with clear blue gel icing topped with beach balls accents.

– Some created with brown sugar sand and candy shell adornments.

-And some with watermelon candies.

• Another bucket neatly held the beverage cups.

• A giant shell held the eating utensils and was accented with a small battery operated tea light.

• Lemons floating in a lemonade decanter gave a special tropical touch to the drinks.

• And wouldn’t these clam cookies we used at our “Under the Sea” party be a perfect addition as well?
To transform your party space into beach theme, decorations are a must. Here are a few ideas to give your party a beach feel.
Our guest tables were covered in a variety of colored table cloths to coordinate with the colors of our beach theme.
A variety of items can be used to create the table centerpieces.

• This replica of an old Volkswagen bus was a perfect addition to one table.

• Large glass vases filled with sand and seashells accented with a battery operated tea lights adorned some tables.

• This miniature whimsical boat added a special look to this table … And bottles of inexpensive sun tan lotions were used for even more beach accents.

• Simple floral leis are an inexpensive decorating item.

• Even a tropical bird made an appearance.

• Pairs of children’s colorful flip flops were the perfect size to use on the table décor and added to the beach theme.

• Beach towels placed under table arrangements added variety to some of the tables.

As this was a birthday party, an old suitcase seemed a perfect idea to hold cards for the honored guest.

A fun photo booth, complete with a variety of fun beach themed items, offered a chance for the guests to join in the fun.

Beach balls of all sizes, beach chairs and beach towels make decorating easy. Place them in various areas around your party space to bring in the feel of being at the sandy shore.

And don’t forget to add fun beach themed music playing throughout the event. You can download your favorite “beach tunes” to add a festive feel for your guests and keep them in the party mode!
A beach party makes an ideal theme for a great summertime event or a welcome twist in the midst of the cold weather of winter.
Whenever you hold your “beach party”, it is sure to be a fun and festive way to make your party a memorable event.

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