How to Throw a Luxury Backyard Soirée

Las Vegas luxury homes are perfect for entertaining. A great way to make new memories with friends and family is to host outdoor parties. Most people love getting together to visit, play games and eat. Here are a few tips on how to throw a luxury backyard soiree.

Choose a Theme

While using a theme may seem a little over the top for a casual backyard soiree, it will make planning easier. Selecting a theme will help you sort through the details of your event, and it will also inspire your creativity and make it simpler for you to create the party atmosphere you want.

Theme ideas include:

 •    Pool party

 •    Tailgating

 •    Garden party

 •    Camping

 •    Food truck

If a pool is a part of your home’s luxury design and you want to plan a pool party, then make sure that your guests bring their swimsuits and plan the event during the middle of a warm day. You could rent a few oversized pool lounge chairs and buy super-sized beachballs.

Ask your guests to wear their favorite team apparel for a tailgating party. Fire up the grill to cook up hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken.

Ideas for a sophisticated garden party include setting up several round tables and serving tea and tiny sandwiches. Take it to the next level by hanging lights in the nearby trees or even a chandelier if you’re feeling especially fancy.

A camping theme is a fun option if you have an outdoor firepit. Set up camping chairs around the fire and provide sticks for roasting hotdogs over it. For dessert, offer specialty smores by providing your guests with various candy bars to make their marshmallow treats.

A food truck theme is easy. If you go with this theme, hire one or two of your favorite food trucks to cater the event. Your guests will be delighted to order what they want from the trucks.

Prepare Your Invite List

Who are you planning to invite to your soiree? Are you going to invite parents and kids? If you’re inviting children, then consider their ages and make sure that you have things for them to do. Once you’ve established your guestlist, decide how you want to invite people.

Las Vegas luxury homes are classy and sophisticated. Bring this sophistication to your event by printing old-school paper invitations. Your guests are sure to love receiving this type of mail. If you’re too busy for that, then it is okay to invite them with an email, text, or e-vite. If you’re planning a formal party, begin the planning process several weeks in advance. For a casual gathering, a few days is enough notice.

Mark Your Entertainment Space

Whether you have a ton of outdoor space or just a bit, decide where you want to hold the party and mark it as the entertainment spot. For instance, set up around:

 •    A firepit

 •    An incredible view of the Las Vegas skyline

 •    A swimming pool

 •    A basic picnic area

Once you’ve dedicated a space, arrange a seating area or tables around it to maximize the focal point. Combine your patio furniture with indoor chairs if you need more seating for the number of guests you’re planning to invite. Luxury homes often have dedicated outdoor spaces for hosting parties, making planning easier.

Plan the Food and Beverages

The key to hosting a lavish soiree is offering good food and beverages. Consider the time of day that you’re planning your party to determine the food. Also, think about how many people you intend to invite and how much space you have available. If you intend to hold a more intimate outdoor party, then serve a meal using serving dishes placed in the middle of the table. People can take what they want and pass the dishes when they’re done.

Be sure to offer your guests various food options, including vegetarian or vegan dishes. It’s a good idea to provide drinks with and without alcohol as well. A signature drink is a fun way to make your event special. Examples include a spiked lemonade or party punch. Serve your signature drink in a pretty pitcher or a fun beverage dispenser. You can also ask your guests to bring their own drinks.

If you have an extensive guest list, you might want to ask people to bring their favorite picnic dish. This will turn your outdoor party into a potluck meal.

To keep things simple, offer your guests an assortment of finger foods, a blend of cheeses, and fresh fruit. This option makes it easy for people to eat when they’re hungry, and it also lets them snack here and there throughout the night. If you want to host the ultimate outdoor soiree, hire a catering company and have servers bring food around to your guests.

Use Mood Lighting

Luxury homes look amazing lit up. For your party, hang market lights, and that way, your party guests can stay until after dark. This type of lighting is a great way to give your event ambiance, and you can also use them to define the party space and create a festive mood. Add candles on tables for soft lighting and make your outdoor space more comfortable.

Good lighting will also make your outdoor space more enchanting. It will encourage your guests to gather outside and help them see what they’re eating. Take advantage of any trees or planters that you have in the space. Adding lights to them will enhance the ambiance of your party even more.

Bring in Thoughtful Accents

Place a table runner or a bright scarf on your tables as a luxury design element. Consider selecting a theme color and add that color throughout your party space to pull your event together. Decorate an outdoor party with candles, plants, and décor pieces like a mirror leaning against a tree or vases with flowers from your garden.

Keep a basket of blankets and shawls nearby if the temperature drops down when the sun sets. You can also use blankets and shawls to decorate benches or outdoor chairs.

Create Different Event Zones

If you’re planning a large event, break your outdoor space up into different zones. The key to effective hosting is to create a space with good flow combined with different areas of interest. Your guests will gravitate to the area that best suits their current mood, so try to create a few areas that encourage different interactions.

For instance, create a space where some people can gather for intimate conversation and plan a different area with loud music for dancing or singing. If you have the room and the inclination, consider creating a third area with games.

Enjoying Luxury Homes in Las Vegas

Luxury homes in Las Vegas often come with swimming pools, hot tubs, and outdoor barbecues, making them perfect for hosting luxury backyard soirees. Hosting barbecues at your luxury home is a wonderful way to create memories. In the MacDonald Highlands community, we have Las Vegas luxury homes available, and you can also build your own custom home. You’ll love living in the MacDonald Highlands neighborhood with the community’s high-end comforts, like a clubhouse, golf course, and fitness facility. Give us a call today at (702)-614-9100 to learn more.