Things You'll Need:
- Beach Towels
- Sodas
- Party Supplies
- Christmas Tree Lights
- Nonalcoholic Beverages
- Waterproof Sunscreen
- Gas Lanterns
- Citronella Candles
- Floating Candles
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Step 1
Remind guests to bring along their bathing suits, and towels, if you won't have enough.
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Step 2
Plan a menu and purchase the food and beverages. Keep the food light - salads, fruits, veggies and dip - since your guests will be swimming. Avoid alcohol for swimmers: serve sodas, teas, and juices instead.
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Step 3
Clean the pool.
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Step 4
Provide a room for people to change into or out of bathing suits, if they need to. Have some extra sunscreen on hand and tell people to use it.
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Step 5
Set up a number of patio chairs and tables around the pool area for your guests.
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Step 6
Set up two additional large tables, one for snacks, the other for beverages.
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Step 7
Arrange an ample supply of plates, cups, napkins, and utensils on the serving tables.
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Step 8
Set up a stereo and speaker system near the pool for some background music. Surf music is an added plus.
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Step 9
Be creative when decorating. Arrange sand and seashells in kiddie pools or sandboxes around the pool area to give the look of a seaside escape.
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Step 10
As the evening wears on, light the pool area with candles in lanterns, Christmas lights strung from tree limbs or floating candles in the pool(provided no one is swimming). Use citronella candles to deter insects.
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Step 11
Have some party games prepared for the event. "Sharks and Minnows" and "Marco Polo" are two traditional and popular pool games.
Comments
hullcutie said
on 6/13/2008 I liked the fact about having the pool with luau also. I also liked the explanation of how to host it. It helped alot when it came down to hosting it.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 The thing I found interesting and helpful was combining the idea of a pool party with the idea of a luau. It was fun. But what you might want to remember is that it's a pool party, so instead of heavy foods and drinks, like pork and pineapple soda, use light foods and drinks like pineapple and fruit punch.
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 If there are going to be guys there, you might want to tell the girls beforehand, because some girls don't feel as comfortable in some bathing suits when guys are around!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Make sure you have lots of floats. Floats are fun, but only when people aren't fighting over them!
Anonymous said
on 3/12/2006 The thing I found interesting (and helpful) was combining the idea of a pool party with the idea of a Luau. It was fun. But, what you might want to remember is that it's a pool party. So instead of heavy foods and drinks (pork and soda), use light foods and drinks, like pineapple and fruit punch.