It’s Wimbledon time again! Don’t worry if you have not been able to make it to the Centre court this time, because we have the perfect game setting for you. What’s better than chilling outside in the garden while enjoying your favourite Wimbledon party? Making the most of this opportunity, we will help you with the best ways of planning and successfully executing a tennis themed party.
Get ready for a fun-filled get together with friends and family, soaking up the atmosphere with tennis themed garden party, while sitting under personalised sun shade sails that enhance the overall outdoor decor. Here are a few ways to make your at home Wimbledon watching experience memorable.
- Mini Wimbledon Court
Create a portion of your garden into a tennis court to keep the competitive spirit alive. Organise friendly matches after short intervals to let guests stay engaged even during breaks. You can also award the winer with a trophy or goodies or any hamper to make the winner feel special. This is also a good way to identify the hidden talents of many tennis lovers!
- Strawberries and Cream
Wimbledon parties are always incomplete without its quintessential British snack, strawberries and cream. It became the staple of tennis since the very first tennis tournament happened 145 years ago. Strawberries, being the summer season delicacy, are served fresh in a bowl along with whipped cream.
However, as you pick the Wimbledon colour scheme, opt for shades of blue, purple, green and white and red. Surprise your guests with snack items of similar colour pattern like cream in white, strawberries in red, etc. Prepare classic British treats like scones with jam and cream along with a pot of English tea. You can also go unique with racquet cookies topped with jam or cream as per your taste.
- Sporty Decor
Create the enthusiastic Wimbledon vibe by decorating your garden space with sporty themed elements. Incorporate the traditional Wimbledon colours of green, purple, white, red and blue in garden covers, couch covers, napkins, table mats, etc. You can use tennis-related objects like tennis balls, racquets, grass mats, etc. as decoration pieces, creating the tennis vibe. You can also ask people to come dressed up in their favourite team’s jersey colour along with wristbands, headbands and other accessories to create the true tennis feel.
- Refreshing Championship Drinks
Wimbledon party is incomplete without mouth-watering fruity mocktails and cocktails like sliced strawberries, Pimm’s mojito, apple juice, fruity orange, deuce, centre court crush, and others. Embrace the game time with delicious, chilling and unique British drinks in the summer sun.
- Be Weather Ready
British weather is very unpredictable! So, be prepared for all situations in an outdoor setting by putting up gazebo or sun shades in the garden and covering them with good quality and personalised pergola covers that add to the charm of the place and elevate its entire look. You can also adorn the place with Wimbledon themed cushions, throws or furniture covers to sit back and relax while watching the game, without being tensed about excess heat or rainy weather conditions.
- Live Match Screening
Set up a large screen and projector in the garden to stream the Wimbledon matches live. Ensure good quality sound and ample seating with a clear view of the screen. Alternatively, place a large TV in a shaded area or under a marquee to protect it from the elements. Also, ensure that the projector screen or TV screen is placed in the right position with maximum visibility.
- Spread the Fragrance of Flowers
Flowers, especially roses, have a historic significance with Wimbledon majorly due to the Rosewater Dish venue being awarded in the Ladies Singles Champions. Either decorate your outdoor furniture with flower textured garden furniture covers or put-up bunches of artificial roses around to create a similar vibe. Apart from roses, you can also spread purple, blue and white coloured hydrangea flowers with huge blooms along with petunias for a realistic tennis vibe.
- Tennis Party Games
Prepare a list of picnic games to make the party more happening and engaging, especially for kids. You can pick a blend of generalised party games and Wimbledon focused games to maintain the sportsman spirit and essence of tennis while playing. Apart from the above-mentioned creation of a tennis court, you can also plan for lawn bowling, croquet and other similar games.
You can also plan for fun activities and small encouraging prizes like best dressed, a drawing and colouring competition for kids, a photo booth with tennis props and other such activities to boost the guests’ morale.
- Final Touches
Send guests home with Wimbledon-themed party favors such as mini tennis balls, personalized water bottles, or keychains. Post-event, send out thank you notes to express your appreciation for their attendance and to share any memorable photos from the day.
To conclude, by paying attention to these details, you’ll create an unforgettable Wimbledon garden party with similar decor or outdoor covers that capture the spirit and elegance of the tournament. Enjoy the matches, the company, and the quintessentially British atmosphere right in your backyard.
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