Ahh… the breeze is picking up, the nights are chilly, and it’s the perfect time to plan a party. While the Florida fall weather can be a bit unpredictable, that doesn’t mean you can’t have an outdoor party! Check out these great Orlando event planning tips to make your fall wonderland come to life.
Situate Your Seating
Will your event be in your backyard? At a park? After deciding on a location, the first step is to gather seating for all of your guests. You’ll want to make sure guests can choose where to congregate and not worry about awkwardly standing around.
Cushioned seats around a fire or in clusters in a yard work very well for providing comfort. It’s best to have a focal point, such as a fire pit or table where groups can set plates or cups and even kick their feet up to relax. If during the day, umbrellas are a great addition to outdoor table seating, to keep Florida’s heat from beating down on your guests before dusk.
Assemble the Activities
A fall party is all about the theme. In addition to festive food and snacks, it’s important to assemble the perfect fall activities to entertain your guests and ensure they have a great time. A fire pit can double as entertainment, a dessert station, and seating! Guests will be able to relax next to the fire, keep warm if it’s chilly, and roast some marshmallows for the perfect s’more treat.
Yard games like cornhole, ladder toss, bocce ball, or even a potato sack relay are great for events with younger attendees (and even grown-ups!). For a fun twist on documenting your event, try a fall-inspired photo booth, complete with accessories and costume pieces, a cute backdrop and a tripod!
If planning a bigger event, there are tons of items you can rent to take your event to the next level! From inflatable movie screens and dunk tanks to cotton candy makers and popcorn machines, there’s anything you can imagine! Guests will love these added touches.
Set the Mood
Fall is a time to feel warm, cozy and relaxed. For your event, you want to make sure the lighting and music set the perfect mood to allow your guests to get into the fall mood! Find an acoustic, unplugged playlist to play throughout the background of your evening. If you have extra time, you can even create your own and throw in some guest favorites. Grab some cute lantern or Christmas lights and string them through trees, around seating areas and even on the floor to really set the ambiance. Larger lanterns, tea light candles, and even tiki torches are other great ways to light up your outdoor space.
Throwing a fall party doesn’t have to put your Orlando event planning skills to the test. With the perfect mood, great entertainment, and ample seating, your guests will feel relaxed cozy, and ready to kick back and enjoy the season with you.
