How best to prepare for jubilee party celebrations
Timely tips to ensure you host a right royal community knees-up fit for a Queen
As the Queen’s Jubilee celebration weekend from June 2 to 5 arrives the nation’s desire to mark the historic occasion has reached fever pitch. Pinterest searches for garden party are up 31 per cent year on year and Google has seen a staggering 295 per cent increase in searches for Jubilee garden party.
The experts at Simply Paving have shared their top tips to prepare your outdoor space for a jubilant soiree.
They include: flowers are a fantastic way to inject beauty and colour to your garden, regardless of its size or the time of year. And ahead of your garden party, give your patio or paving slabs some much-needed TLC with a thorough clean.
Also, a sure fire way to impress guests and help your garden party run smoothly, is to organise your outdoor space into specific ‘party stations’.
And purchase shelter for your outdoor space.
Furniture, garden and DIY retailer VonHaus has also given tips for the perfect party including decorating in style with your colour scheme matching that of the Great Britain flag.
Or having the right equipment and appliances, such as an outdoor barbecue, to keep your guests entertained and happy.
And set up a television to keep up with the ongoing news of those celebrating the Jubilee. Make sure you have a good playlist for the afternoon and evening.
Garden retailer Primrose is urging people to spruce up their garden with topiary, plant your own royal rose garden, buy your own statement sculpture as a centrepiece and create your own bee and butterfly friendly flower beds and entertainment areas for high tea.
Marketing and Events Agency, Hexe Digital, has also shared some tips on how to throw the ultimate Jubilee street party.
These include planning ahead, keeping waste to a minimum, catering for all, including for those who don’t drink alcohol, being original with the catering, delegating and sharing jobs to make things a success and spreading the word about any upcoming Jubilee event.
The garden experts at Primrose have also given tips to create a beautiful blooming space for your Jubilee event.
They urge you to experiment with topiary shrubs, opt for heavily-scented bright blooms, create a symmetrical garden design, install some traditional statues in your garden and explore the options for al-fresco dining and outdoor entertainment – a must for any regent garden.
Specialist in luxury and exclusive garden furniture, Harbour Lifestyle has also revealed top tier expert advice for the perfect party.
It includes always have enough comfortable seating, ensure you prepare food ahead of time, prepare your garden celebration for any weather and add a touch of luxury to your garden with an outdoor heater and some great lighting.
It’s not just about the parties themselves, the experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are reminding drivers to be alert for temporary road closures.
The experts at Grass Direct collaborated with party planning experts Emma Mitchell and Jess Martin to discuss the essential elements for a successful garden party.
They say the top ten things to consider include planning is key, set a budget, stock up on food and drink, prepare relevant facilities, create seating zones, set the table, go low key with music, create mood lighting, go all out with the party decorations and always have a Plan B.
Retailer Wilko’s advice includes sun cream, nibbles, plastic cups and citronella candles.