The sun is shining and it looks like warmer weather is here to stay. Sip sangria poolside at this festive fiesta and transport your guests to a tropical vacation without ever having to leave your backyard!
After a long winter we are finally ready to gather together for great food and lots of laughter with friends. Life gets so busy, but there is absolutely nothing better than getting together to catch up with your girlfriends after being apart for a while.
Set the scene for the perfect summer afternoon with this Swimsuit and Sangria Fiesta. Channel beach day vibes and create a colorful backdrop, along with a poolside sangria bar cart, for the perfect summer soirée with friends.
One of the things I love about this party is the simplicity of it. A few colorful decorations, big-batch drinks and make ahead snacks make it easy to focus on having fun and catching up with friends. Start by creating a DIY backdrop using the Neon Streamer Backdrop Decoration Kit.
Next, fashion a colorful balloon garland using a variety of colors, including the Citrine Chrome Double Stuffed Balloons. Layer the backdrop with several of the Fiesta Multi-Garland Swag Banners.
Now that you have a focal point it's time to put together a fun drink station for guests to enjoy. I used my pool bar cart, but you could use any table or cart. Be sure to place it in a convenient spot that's easy for guests to access.
Add a splash of color by draping a Fun Fiesta Mexican Poncho over the bar cart. Not only will this give your cart the perfect pop of color, but it makes a great tablecloth that will protect your bar cart from any spills.
I made a big batch of summer sangria, poured it into a large drink dispenser and placed it on the bar cart so guests could refill their own drinks whenever. I love using drink dispensers like this one at parties because they hold a lot and are perfect for serving a crowd.
I set out clear plastic containers and added a variety of fresh fruit to each one so guests could customize their sangria to create the perfect tropical drink. I used everything from exotic fruits like passion fruit to summer staples like limes. It was so fun to see everyone mix and match to create their own signature drinks!
Don't forget to have a few make-ahead snacks on hand like organic tortilla chips served in fun Fiesta Popcorn Boxes. These boxes are perfect for snack mixes, or you could even serve fresh fruit sprinkled with chili lime seasoning in them for a festive snack.
The idea behind this simple party was to catch up with girlfriends while soaking up the sun. I created several cozy little spots where guests could lounge and sip their sangria. I used the colorful ponchos layered over towels and added a few Fiesta Tassel Fringe Pillows around the pool to make guests feel at home.
If you're having a pool party you can't forget the fun, oversized pool floats! I loved the Inflatable Big Mouth Giant Piñata Pool Float; it was the perfect accessory to our backyard pool party! Be sure to check out all of the fun pool floats here.
Although this little party is simple, the colorful fiesta decorations will make your guests feel like they've been transported to a lush, tropical resort where they can soak up lots of sunshine and laughter with friends!