I love everything about summer. Everything from the smells of sunscreen to lazy evenings sitting outside. Here is a fun party set up that will be sure to get all your friends and family ready and excited for summer! Just add a swimming pool and you’ll be all set to go!

We decided to keep these cupcakes simple with just a dollop of frosting on the top. When you use fun cupcake wrappers, sometimes that’s all you need! It might be fun to mix up the wrappers with different colors and patterns to add a fun variety. But if you have time a cute washi tape flag on a paper straw is always a good idea.

Use ice cream cups with wooden spoons to have little snacks on hand. Of course ice cream would be ideal, but you don’t want it melting all over the place. Something salty and something sweet will be sure to please everyone’s appetite.

Add a tissue paper tassel in your party theme colors. These look darling on the front of the table or hanging behind the table, depends on your party set up.

Paper party plates come in two sizes so you can pick which size you need. Small for desserts and snacks and large for full meals. Two different coordinating colors and patterns makes them stand out more. For your drinks, add a slice of fresh lemon and a paper straw to your jars of fresh lemonade to create a perfect summer vibe.

The finishing touch to the party spread comes when you add the fans and the parasol to the table decor. While you might be worried that it’s too much, it’s not, it’s actually more fun. Use your napkins to help your cupcakes stand out and find some lemons to scatter throughout the table.

Do you have a favorite way to celebrate summer? What are your summer party plans this year? Do you prefer to host the party or be a guest?

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• Parasols: a feminine touch
• DIY treat boxes
• Black and white party
• Tissue paper tassels