As the global coronavirus pandemic outbreak continues, more and more people worldwide are forced to stay in their homes under quarantine. This means no family gatherings, no weddings, or birthday parties. For some families, it has been months since they all got together and engaged in a fun activity.
If you are one of them, why not use this free time during quarantine to plan something big for the summer. Utilize the time and online resources at hand to plan something fun this summer to bring you, family and friends, together. There are plenty of budgeted indoor and outdoor event options for you to bring the whole family together.
Types of Private Events That Brings Family and Friends Together On a Budget
Private gatherings aim to bring family and friends together to celebrate an achievement, vacations, or a milestone.
Most private events are small enough to be handled personally, but if you really want your family and friends to experience a memorable event after these tough times, getting services on an event company in Abu Dhabi will be the best choice.
Here is a list of private events that you can plan for this summer.
Birthday Parties
This year transform your children’s birthday party into an extravagant event to bring the whole family together for celebrations. Birthday parties are an excellent opportunity to bring all the people together regardless of their age. You don’t have to a kid to enjoy birthday cakes.
This summer, take things up a notch and celebrate your kid’s birthdays with a grand themed birthday party. You can host a Disney land or candy land themed birthday party that your kids will love after the long quarantine period.
Themed Parties
Whether it is a Glow in the Dark or a Halloween themed event, every theme party requires a lot of planning to pull the theme throughout the party. From lighting to tableware, in a theme party, every element has to connect.
A themed party or a get together requires all the guests to commit themselves to the theme and experience the whole new environment. Warm summer weather calls for a grand gathering with friends and families. But summer in UAE can be a bit overwhelming so here are a few themes that you can incorporate in your summer get together:
- Backyard BBQ themed party at a beach under the starlight.
- Indoor Pool Party
- Lemonade Themed Party with tropical flowers and fruity cocktails.
- Carnival themed party with games and carnival-friendly food.
Family Dinners
A dinner party with summer décor in the cool summer night with mason jars and twinkling lights is a great idea to bring your family and friends together under one roof. With a grand dinner party, you can enjoy an intimate and memorable time with your loved ones under a ‘homey’ environment.
Plan out all the small details like candle arrangements, personalized tableware, and flower décor to complement your themed dinner, so your guest feels special.
Top Get-Together Planning Tips
Everyone loves parties, especially if the whole family and all the friends gather together. However, it is very easy for you to go overboard with party ideas and destinations, blowing your entire budget in the process. Entertaining is expensive but follow these tips to create memorable experiences under the budget.
Pick a Theme
The theme of the event sets the tone for the entire event. And there are gazillions of ideas out there that make sure that you can throw a great party by staying under budget. You can go with a sports theme with hotdogs and burgers, or you can go with a western theme complemented with baked pies and stakes.
Once you have picked up a theme, you can easily shape your party within the planned budget. Some of the party themes are mentioned above.
Send Invites
Depending upon the size of your event, it is better to send invites weeks or months in advance. It gives your relatives and friends enough time to prepare for the trip in case travel is required. To cut the budget on mail, you can use online platforms like Facebook to send invites.
You can also ask your family and friends to contribute to making them feel like they are involved in the event. This way, they can also give their recommendations on food and activates.
Plan a Menu
After you have a rough estimate of guests, start planning the menu. Your dishes and drinks have to complement your theme. Serve fruit, salsa, chips, and lots of side dishes for children to enjoy. Make sure there are plenty of simple food options for kids like ice cream, cupcakes, noodles, etc.
When you are planning a family get-together, you cannot waste your precious time planning in the kitchen. A more accessible approach is to consult event companies in Abu Dhabi to cater to your event. This way you will only save money but also have time to enjoy with your family.
Budget-Friendly Décor and Activities
You don’t want your family to be sitting bored at their tables during a party. To have a fun family get-together plan activities and a pleasant décor beside food. Pick great summer tracks that everyone can dance to. Go for ‘baby shark’ if you have to, but get everyone on their feet.
And don’t forget, music is free so turn your get-together into a fun party. You can also play card games like Uno or guessing games like Pictionary or charade.
Spend Time Bonding with your Loved Ones!
Don’t let this coronavirus outbreak take your spirits down. Take precaution. Stay indoors and plan a perfect get together for your family and friends this summer when the worst is over.
Transform your traditional gatherings with the ideas mentioned in this article into full-blown parties to create an everlasting experience for your guests. Your get-togethers don’t have to be boring.
