tips for hosting a pool party

A couple of weeks ago, we hosted the Poolside Style event at Frontgate at Legacy West. The event was a blast and we enjoyed the whole afternoon – not to mention the beautiful Frontgate space! We were thrilled when Frontgate invited us to host the summer event. During the event we shared our tips for hosting a pool party. Since many of you aren’t from the Dallas area and couldn’t make it to the event, we’re sharing our tips below!

Pick a theme

Picking a theme makes planning the rest of the party a breeze! If you decide to send invitations, either paper or electronic, send invitations that coordinate with your theme to set the mood in advance.

Keep food light and simple

Decide on a menu of finger foods and snacks. It’s so hot in Texas, that most people would rather reach for bites vs a full meal!

Signature Cocktail

Mix up a signature cocktail and present it in cute acrylic glasses or stemware. Adding a cute paper straw and a fruit slice wheel is a festive summery touch!

Use Melamine Plates

There are so many pretty options in melamine or acrylic for serving food and drinks. No need to resort to paper plates and cups!

Rafts/Pool Games

What’s a pool party with out rafts or games? We love this corn hole set that can be used in or out of the pool.

Curate a Playlist

Play your favorite music outside during the party. Coming up with your own playlist for the party adds a really fun vibe.

Shade, please!

More and more people are being careful about sun exposure. Be sure to have seats available in the shade for guests who want to stay out of the sun. Plus, an umbrella creates a great space!