Tips for Hosting a Pool Party in Roseville

A pool party provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a memorable event with family and friends or to just kick-off or end the summer season.

However, unless it is done right, it can quickly turn into an event that is remembered for all the wrong reasons, which can cause your efforts to go waste and leave you never wanting to host a party again. Therefore, if you are planning a pool party, be sure to consider the following tips to help make it a blast.

Pick a Theme

Setting a theme for your party, first, will help create a starting point from which all your other decisions stem, which will help make planning the various aspects of the party much easier, including the invitations, decorations, and food.

Therefore, before you start planning your party, visualize your idea of the perfect pool party setting. In other words, consider the mood you want to inspire in your guests and then select a theme to reinforce it.

If you are considering a nighttime pool party with a night club theme, be sure to heat the water and on turn on the pool lights. Incorporating cool colored pool lights will also help support your theme, and don't forget to also add extra lights around your deck to help keep your guests safe while walking. You might also consider strategically placing lighting throughout the rest of the yard, so your guests can see the food and drinks.

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Clean the Pool

You can not have a pool party without a clean pool, so as part of your planning, you also need to clean the pool, especially if it is the first time it has been opened for the season, which means, it has had plenty of time to accumulate its share of dirt and debris over the winter.

It also gives you time to test your pool equipment to ensure it us up and running properly, as well as gives the equipment time to work.

To get your pool party ready:

• Clean any debris from the pool cover.
  
  
• Store the clean cover in a dry area.
  
  
• Fill up the pool until it reaches the proper pool level.
  
  
• Set up the pump and filter and all their parts.
  
  
• Power the pump and filter.
  
  
• Use a leaf net to remove any debris.
  
  
• Use a pool brush to clean the inside of the pool.
  
  
• Balance the pool water if needed.
  
  
• Add chlorine to help eliminate murkiness and bacteria growth.
  
  
• Wait 24 hours to allow the filter and pump to do their job and then check the water chemistry. If the water is clear and the chemistry is in a normal range, you are ready to enjoy your pool.

Or you can save time and frustration by hiring Pro Pool Service Roseville to professionally and safely prepare your pool for the summer.

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Decorations

The right decorations are imperative for establishing the overall mood or theme for your party. Therefore, be sure to incorporate the right decorations, and don't forget the classic party decorations, such as lantern lights, streamers, and balloons.

You can also decorate the pool with themed pool floats for your guests to lounge like the stars. If you're not feeling pool floats, simply go with pool balloons instead for another exciting way to wow your guests.

Floaties and life jackets are also important for keeping your guests safe, especially if some of your attendants are children. A lifeguard can also be hired to help keep watch over the swimmers.

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Decide on a Tablescape

Don't forget to also decorate the table to help reinforce the mood, especially if your party is dining alfresco, where the table is part of the scenery.

For instance, for a cozy, family-style meal, consider incorporating a long dinner table, which will enable everyone to intermingle while enjoying tasty food together, and then complete the look with themed tableware to help reinforce the mood.

Citrus scented candles placed throughout the table can add to the ambiance and also help keep mosquitoes away.

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Don't Forget the Bug Repellent

When entertaining outdoors, bug invasions are inevitable, especially where the food will be displayed; therefore, you need to take extra measures to ensure your backyard is pest free. If you have a pest control company working with you, it may be a good idea to see if they can treat the area a few days before the party.

Tiki torches are a great way to repel bugs, while also adding flair to your party. Meanwhile, mosquitoes hate the smell of citrus, so placing citrus-scented candles near the food will also help keep pests away.

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Have Plenty of Sunscreen On Hand

Experts recommend reapplying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 25 every two hours on dry land, and each time you get out of the pool, so make sure you have plenty of sunscreen on hand to help keep your guests safe against harmful UV rays.

You can set up a sunscreen station or strategically place various sunscreen products throughout the yard for your guests to help themselves.

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Comfortable Lounge Chairs

Some guests will simply prefer to relax in the seated area during your pool party rather than in the pool, or some guests may want to lounge in between swimming, so be sure to have plenty of cozy patio chairs available for relaxing.

You might also consider covering your lounge areas with an umbrella to help shade your guests from the sun. It's also a good idea to place a few games near your seated and kid-friendly areas for added fun.

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Create a Playlist

Music helps reinforce the mood, so be sure to create a playlist full of fun songs to suit a variety of guests, so everyone is happy.

You might also consider subscribing to a streaming service to ensure nonstop music free of commercials. It may also be worth investing in quality outdoor speakers for superior sound.

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Provide a Variety of Snacks

When selecting your snacks, be sure to also incorporate salty foods into your selection because it will help your guests replenish electrolytes after hours of swimming. Meanwhile, fresh fruits and dips will provide your guests with healthy options, and then add other foods your guests will like for a satisfying array of snacks.

You should also stock your snack station with a good supply of prepackaged water to help your guests re-hydrate as necessary.

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Plan a Refreshing Summer Menu

This is a great chance to share fresh foods straight from your own garden with your guests for an extra show of love, or you might consider simply purchasing a variety of fresh foods from your local farmer's market for a nice array of light sides.

Meanwhile, serving a grill menu provides a quick and easy way to feed a large number of people. For a more elegant summer affair, you might even consider hiring a wine connoisseur to pour the perfect wine pairings for each meal.

You could also set up a fire-pit complete with a marshmallow dessert station as the perfect end to the night.

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Send Out Themed Invites

Once you have successfully planned all the details of your pool party, send out fun, festive invites showcasing your theme to give your guests an idea of what to expect, and don't forget to include if there are any additional items your guests should bring, such as a towel, so they arrive prepared and ready to go.

Once you have successfully cleaned your pool, we can help you keep it safe and healthy for the remainder of the season with great pool maintenance Roseville CA, as well as also assist you with properly closing your pool for the winter to help avoid damage to your pool and equipment, which can make it difficult to enjoy your pool the next summer.