9 Lovely Garden Party Ideas
On the lookout for garden party ideas that take your outdoor event from “meh” to “yeah!”? Then you’ve come to the right place since that’s precisely what we share with you ahead. We’re here to show you that throwing a unique party doesn’t have to be complicated.
Make your hosting dreams come true with a little help from Peerspace! If there’s a type of party you’ve always wanted to have, we can find an affordable way to make it happen. So why not think outside the box? Escape from your living room and take your guests on an adventure for your next party.
Whether it’s for an engagement, a baby shower, or “just because,” — a garden party is a charming and relaxing way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Here are some lovely garden party ideas to get you started.
1. Find a venue on Peerspace
If you don’t have an outdoor garden of your own, don’t stress — you can borrow one of ours! The enchanting garden of your dreams awaits on Peerspace.
Here are a few examples of the types of spaces you’ll find ideal for garden parties on Peerspace:
- This parklike backyard oasis in Los Angeles (pictured above) with space for 75 people, a brick fire pit, a pergola, and several seating areas
- This Union Market garden rooftop in Washington, D.C. for up to 10 people with an edible garden, a private cabana, a dining table, loungers, and beautiful views
- This charming urban garden in Chicago for up to 60 people with a pergola, tables and chairs, heating lamps, and a barbecue grill
- This gorgeous Renaissance garden and Medieval cottage in Austin with 1.5 acres of lush gardens, multiple marble statues, a grotto, and koi ponds
Many hosts own gorgeous outdoor spaces with picturesque landscaping, grills, pools, fire pits, and other amenities to bring your garden party ideas to life. Some venues even offer catering as an add-on, so you don’t have to go out of your way to keep your guests fed and happy.
Check out Peerspace and start looking around to find the perfect garden space near you for your party.
2. Make it a tea party
What’s a garden party without tea? Channel your best Alice in Wonderland vibes by serving tea as the signature party drink. Set up a hot tea station with a decorative tea set and honey or agave. Or, if the weather isn’t suitable for something hot, serve up some iced tea in pretty acrylic glasses.
But don’t just settle for generic sweet tea! Try some unique, refreshing flavors with these copycat recipes for Starbucks refreshers. To add extra flower power to your garden party, serve floral-infused drinks like elderflower lemonade or blushing ginger rose fizz mocktail.
Want to leave the tea-making to the experts and enjoy the drinks and garden setting with your guests? Then you need to book a Peerspace like this well-decorated super cute tearoom in Miami (pictured above). You can host your party on the beautiful flower-strewn patio while the friendly hosts serve you tasty teas.
3. Plan some outdoor games
Enjoy the outdoors and liven up the party with fun backyard party games like horseshoes, cornhole, bocce ball, croquet, limbo, giant Jenga, or hacky sack. If little ones are invited to the party, fill up some water balloons (but don’t forget to clean up!) or set up a beanbag toss, hopscotch, or even a sack race if you have space.
If you rent an outdoor garden venue from Peerspace, your host might already have games available for you to use. Just check out the amenities section when you book or message the host to find out what they may have to offer.
As an example, check out this urban farm garden in Seattle. It is 25,000 square feet of outdoor space that includes tables, chairs, and yes, lawn games!
Our elegant picnic brunch ideas can give more food and party game ideas!
