How to Select Beach Party Supplies

Gather up the beach balls, fluffy towels and boogie boards: It's time to hit the beach! Bringing the right supplies to your beach party will provide you with an organized event and an easy clean-up. Pull together a wide assortment of items to make the day a winner. Gear your supply purchases toward the beach or a stay-at-home, beach-themed party.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Gather Paper and Food Supplies

1. Select enough tableware and plastic cutlery for the amount of people you are inviting. It's always a good idea to bring a little extra, just in case. Use disposable products for smooth clean-up. Save money by purchasing supply packs at a party store.

2. Bring serving containers for the food items. Utilize steam pots with chafing fuels and chrome racks for serving hot meals. Select a variety of bowls for salads, snacks and rolls. House bottles and cans in inflatable tiki coolers, and purchase plastic stemware for specialty drinks.

3. Select napkins decorated with beach-inspired accents and fun straws for mixed drinks. Your supplies can complement the beach party and add to the theme. Visit Party-Games-etc.com to buy paper products, decorations and other beach party supplies.

4. Purchase plastic knives, spoons, forks and serving tongs in a variety of colors. Collect vintage mixing glasses to use as holders for the utensils. Place beach mats on folding tables to use as food stations.

Choose Other Supplies for a Beach Party

5. Hunt down a real surf board and catch a cool decorating wave. Place the board on two metal barrels (or any sturdy two items) to double as a dessert or party-favor table.

6. Consider renting items for your beach party. Think about seating, umbrellas, music equipment, tents, bungalows, bar setups and punch bowls. Find everything you need for rental help at PartyPop.com.

7. Buy bamboo garden torches and place citronella candles on tables when the sun goes down. Hang beach-inspired patio lights wherever you can.

Tips & Warnings

• Use over-sized, plastic zipper bags to haul your supplies to the beach. This will ensure a sand-free zone for your items. Bring extra garbage bags for post-party tidying.
• Select supplies to spice up your bar area. If the party is in your home, tie a raffia table-skirt around the bar and serve drinks in coconut-shaped cups.