When summer sets in most of us look forward to unwinding and having some fun. This could be anything from chilling at the pool or taking an island holiday somewhere far away. Regardless of what you do, chances are you probably will host a party somewhere along the way.
Throwing a party is a lot of work and be completely time-consuming. There’s color schemes, décor, food and music that you need to choose, all which can be very time-consuming and boring (especially if you’re not into party planning).
We’ve decided to make life easier for you by giving you a good few beach themed party decorating ideas. You can now throw the ultimate summer beach bash using these simple ideas, and the best part is that they’re super easy to do. Your guests will have an incredible time and you can help them create memories of a lifetime.
Choosing a beach themed party gives you so much to work with in terms of decorations. You can choose a beach themed party that’s inspired by island life, surfing or even just a simple earthy, down to earth beach party. You can decide what sort of beach themed party you want to have based on the event.
Island vibes beach party decoration
Color scheme:
Island vibes beach party decor is very fun and has a lot of energy to it. Opt for lively colors that aren’t too serious and are more vibrant.
Decoration ideas:
Fruity palm tree– Who says you need to be on an island to have a palm tree? We’ve got the ideal décor piece that also turns into a fruit platter that guests can enjoy.
What you’ll need:
- 4 Pineapples
- 5 Of your favorite fruits
- Leafs
Instructions:
- Cut the top part of 3 pineapples.
- Stack these 3 pineapples on top of each other and then place the fourth whole pineapple at the top.
- Place more leaves on the top pineapple to create a palm tree.
- Scatter your favorite fruit at the bottom of the palm tree you just created.
Balloons and inflatables- Massive alphabet balloons have been in for a while now and almost everyone uses them as décor. Add a simple twist to your island party by mixing up balloons with pool inflatables. Ideally, choose island inflatables like flamingos and pineapple.
Earthy beach party decorations
Color scheme:
Whenever you’re throwing a beach party and want something simple and elegant then choose this earthy theme. The colors used here are very natural and earthy tone. Think of the deep blue tones of the ocean, complemented with soft tones of the sand.
Decoration ideas:
Ocean-inspired centerpieces- These centerpieces add so much of character and simplicity. They easy to make and look gorgeous!
What you’ll need:
- A glass vase
- Fine sand
- Seashells
- Candle
Instructions:
- Fill the base of the vase with sand
- Throw in seashells and arrange to your liking. You can add in as many shells as you would like.
- Securely place a candle in the vase, on top of the sand.
Table decorations- If you have an extra table at home then create this table décor to your beach party. All it really has is a few shells and netting scattered around.
What you’ll need:
- White tablecloth
- Netted material
- Shells
- Candle lanterns
- Leafs
Instructions:
- Place the tablecloth on the table and throw netted material over. (The netting doesn’t have to be placed neatly over the cloth).
- Randomly scatter shells, candle lanterns and leaves on the table.
Surfer beach party decorations
Color scheme:
The colors used in the surfer beach party decorations are very playful and laid-back. Orange, teal and light shades of pink compliment this theme perfectly well.
Decoration ideas:
Surfers’ wall- This decoration is perfect because it serves as a backdrop and a photo area too. It’s super easy to do and perfect for low budget parties.
What you’ll need:
- +- 50 Cocktail umbrellas
- Sewing needle
- 8-10 yds. Clear fishing line(You can use your own measurements based on your floor to ceiling height)
- Re-usable putty
Instructions:
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- Cut the 8/10 yards line in 2-yard measurements. This will be used to hang from the ceiling to the floor.
- Next, thread the line through the needle and poke through the tip of the umbrella. You can add 5-8 umbrellas per line.
- Apply re-usable putty to one edge of each of the lines.
- Stick this to the ceiling and press in securely. You will be left with a few dangly umbrellas hanging from the wall.