Celebrations

Beach parties are very reminiscent of an era gone by. With the popularity of destination weddings in recent years, however, there seems to be a resurgence of this favorite pasttime. Regardless of whether you are celebrating nuptials or if you are just looking for a way to capture special moments with an old-fashioned clam bake, beach parties are for certain a great way to celebrate the summer season.

One thing that makes beach celebrations so breathtaking is the built-in back-drop. With beautiful ocean waves at your back and white sand underneath your feet, all you really need to add is a simple table linen, food and you.

There is absolutely no limit to what you can celebrate on the beach, just keep in mind that unless you are lucky enough to have the beach all to yourself, which is not likely, you should plan to have plenty of spectators and passersby. If that does not cramp your style, you can begin now to plan your beach party bash.

Here are a few tips:

  1. Check out the beach and determine when is the best time of day to host your celebration. Early mornings to catch the sunrise are great if you and your family/guests are morning people. If you choose the morning then plan your menu to include all kinds of fresh fruit, wonderful and unusual breads, flavored butters, cheeses, etc. In other words make it amazing.
  2. Plan a menu consisting of foods that are easy to serve and require very little handling. Items like prettily-wrapped sandwiches and skewered fruit salad are easy, and clean up is a breeze. These are especially nice if you choose midday as the time that you will gather the brood.
  3. Be sure to have ample coolers in order to keep foods at a nice temperature.
  4. To cut down on the work you will have to do, explore the area and utilize bakeries and good take-out restaurants to help out.
  5. Dress up your area with pretty linens and crystal glasses, keeping in mind this is a celebration so make it one.
  6. If you choose to do a clam bake, evenings are always best. And to help out there are many companies who can provide you with everything you will need to make your clam bake incredible. Check online to find a caterer in your area who specializes in clam bakes.