As Memorial Day approaches, we thought we’d celebrate this unofficial start to the season with 5 of our favorite summer event ideas. From delicious and refreshing drink ideas to interesting spaces, you’re sure to find some summertime inspiration. What trends are you most excited about?
1. Alcoholic Snow Cones
Indulge some more of your childhood nostalgia with this twist on the traditional summertime treat. Mixing your favorite snowcone flavors with a little bit of alcohol takes enjoying these treats to a new level. Martha Stewart offers some syrup recipes to get you started. These adult-friendly cones are sure to make a hot July day a lot more fun.
2. Ping Pong Pool Party
Gone are the days of your pool being just a place to cool off in the summer. Filling up the entire cement pond with ping pong balls, like Red Paper Heart did for an event, makes for an unforgettable pool party. The ping pong balls not only give the water some 3-D texture, they also make a great surface for video mapping and light projection.
3. Bubble Domes
Now you can really sleep and entertain under the stars in complete comfort with the help of Casa Bubble. These bubble domes, made with anti-UV plastic, double-air lock entrances, plywood floors and air blowers will impress guests at any summertime event or wedding. They’re also available for personal use, giving you a totally unique view of nature. Don’t forget the s’mores.
4.#Hashtags
Guests are now engaging with your party beyond the venue walls. Hashtags on Twitter and Instagram allow your guests to capture their experiences in real time. Using a personalized hashtag adds a whole new layer to your party. Plus you have an easily accessed archive of the photos and tweets from your fellow partygoers.
5. Edible Cups
Green is always in style, and LOLIWARE makes being eco-friendly even more fun. These fun and delicious cups are specially flavored to compliment certain cocktails- their Salty Lime Cup is perfect for a refreshing mojito. When you’re done with the drink, you can eat the cup!