Are you looking for something fun to do with your family and friends? Instead of going the played-out cookout or pool bash route, mix things up a little with an outdoor movie party. It’s the perfect way for everyone to relax, and it doesn’t take much to create a real theater experience. All you need is a projector, a flat surface, seating, and of course, you can’t go without snacks. It doesn’t hurt to create a little atmosphere with decorations, and you may want to provide some lighting. Are you ready to get started? Check out this guide to learn how to put everything together.
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Creating the Atmosphere
There’s more to throwing an awesome movie party than choosing flicks to play. Invest in a few decorations to set the mood.
You can put up a cute marquee sign to welcome people to the party. Another fun idea is to send out invitations with your heads photoshopped onto the movie poster.
Movie Screen
The showing won’t be a showing without an outdoor movie projector. They’ll display the image on a flat surface like your garage door or a white sheet. As far as the audio goes, most of them will connect to a pair of speakers.
If you really want to impress your friends and family, and you don’t mind spending a little money, you can buy or rent a huge outdoor movie screen.
Provide Some Lighting
The screen will provide some light for your guests to navigate around in, but it might not be enough for them to make it to and from the snack table.
String lights are a perfect way to cast a cozy atmosphere, and they’ll give off some extra light for your visitors to walk around your yard.
Snacks
The most important thing to add to your outdoor movie party checklist is snacks. You can’t go without the popcorn and sodas. It might be a good idea for you to provide trays for your guests to carry everything.
If you’re throwing your party in the middle of the fall or winter, insulated drink dispensers filled with hot chocolate and coffee will keep everyone nice and warm. Don’t forget to buy cups with lids. There’s nothing like a spilled drink to ruin an evening.
Seating
Some of your guests won’t mind sitting on the ground on a blanket, but not everyone is so in touch with nature. Buy a few lawn chairs for them to sit in.
For couples that want to sit together, there are loveseat lawn chairs. If your party is going to be during the cooler months, make sure to provide blankets for people to bundle up in.
Throw the Ultimate Outdoor Movie Party
Are you looking for a fun way to relax with your favorite people? Throwing an outdoor movie party is a great way to go about it. There are more ways to host a bash than to pick out a great flick.
You’re going to need tasty snacks, a screen, and comfortable seating, or nobody will be able to concentrate on the movie. If you’re looking for more ways to throw an awesome party, visit our blog.
