Garden Parties are the most popular party theme to host in 2025! From engagement parties, birthday celebrations to baby showers, a garden party fits any occasion and is for people of all ages. Picture this the smell of fresh flowers, a fun garden party dress, white twinkle lights, the open sky and a pastel color scheme that brightens your aura and mood. With the weather beginning to warm up, we are all in on this trend for spring and summer! Here’s a breakdown of popular DIY garden party styles with decor suggestions, garden party attire and the perfect food and drink pairings for each. Let’s get to it!
A Magical Afternoon Garden Tea Party
The garden tea party theme is perfect for occasions like bridal showers, birthdays and Mother’s Day. The overall aesthetics should be elegant, fancy and chic. The decor delicate, dainty and vintage. Think lace tablecloths, candles, fine china, various kinds of flowers (less is more for an airy effect) in different sized vases and a pastel color scheme. The dress code for this garden flower party should be girly with fun ruffled garden party dress and even a whimsical flower crown for an added touch.
🍰 Menu Ideas:
- Cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches
- Egg salad or smoked salmon on mini croissants
- Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
- Mini fruit tarts and petit fours
- Shortbread cookies
- Assorted macaroons
🍵 Drinks:
- Assorted teas (Earl Grey, chamomile, mint)
- Tea with various flowers in it for decoration
- Sparkling rosé or Prosecco
- Lemonade with lavender or rose syrup
- Elderflower cordial
The Boho Chic Garden Party
The boho chic style party is perfect for bestie hangouts, creative celebrations, and birthdays! This party should feel relaxed with a beachy vibe. Think floor cushions, burlap, woven placemat, pampas grass mixed with florals for the centerpieces, green accents, chic rugs and candles for lighting. For an added fun element have party guests create their own flower crown because who doesn’t love a boho flower crown?! Wear a fun garden party dress that is long and flowy to channel your inner hippie chic vibe.
🥗 Menu Ideas:
- Charcuterie boards with cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers
- Fresh summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce
- Quinoa or couscous salad
- Vegan sliders
- Watermelon, feta, and mint skewers
🍹 Drinks:
- Sangria with fresh fruit
- Iced herbal teas (hibiscus, peach, or green tea)
- Craft beer or kombucha
- Infused water with lemon, cucumber, and basil
The Picnic Garden Party
The picnic garden party theme has really skyrocket in popularity this past year. Perfect for gatherings, celebration, bridal and baby showers. This party should feel fun, light and refreshing. For the overall color scheme think light pink, green, white and yellow. For the flower party decorations use cute wooden picnic benches with vibrant and full floral centerpieces. For an added creative element do a flower bar where guests can make their own arrangements. The dress code for this garden party could be more casual from shorts to floral dresses. You really can’t go wrong with what you wear to this one!
🥗 Menu Ideas:
- Crusty baguette or focaccia with cheese & charcuterie
- Fresh sandwiches or wraps (think pesto chicken, hummus & roasted veggies, or caprese)
- Deviled eggs or scotch eggs
- Hand pies (savory ones like spinach & feta, or mini quiches)
- Pasta salad or couscous in mason jars
🍧 Drinks:
- Wine or froze
- Sangria in mason jars
- Spritzers or cucumber coolers
- Sparkling water
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Romantic Evening Garden Soiree
The evening garden soiree party is perfect for engagements, celebrations and intimate dinner parties. The aesthetic should be moody and magical. Think white or a rich chocolate color linens, red roses and dark purple flowers streamed throughout, white string lights, lanterns, touches of gold and candles throughout. The dress code for this event is more elegant and upscale, with long dresses that is more on the glamorous side of style.
🍽️ Menu Ideas:
- Caprese salad or burrata with heirloom tomatoes
- Herb-marinated lamb chops or grilled salmon
- Wild mushroom risotto or roasted veggie medley
- Mini cheesecakes or chocolate-dipped strawberries
🥂 Drinks:
- Sparkling wine or champagne cocktails
- Negronis or Aperol spritz
- Sparkling water
Kids Whimsical Garden Party
This is probably my favorite themed garden party of them all because it’s so colorful, fun and has such a magical feel to it. Perfect for birthdays, school celebrations and even a mommy and me brunch party. For decor think balloons, bright colored flowers, pink tablecloths, and butterflies. In addition, for an added whimsical element try incorporating giant flowers throughout and bubble machines. For the kid’s attire, think tutus with lots of ruffles and suspenders outfit for the boys.
🧁 Menu Ideas:
- Mini burgers or hot dogs
- Veggie sticks with hummus or ranch
- Fruit cups or watermelon slices
- Cupcakes or cookie decorating station
🍧 Drinks:
- Fruit punch or juice boxes
- DIY lemonade stand
- Milkshakes or smoothies
- Fizzy water with colorful straws and fruit
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✨ Final Thoughts on Garden Parties
Every garden party has its own flavor—literally and figuratively. Whether you’re sipping tea from fancy fine china or drinking froze with your girls at a garden picnic party, the key is to incorporate the food and drink with the mood you want to set for the party.
Let your imagination run wild, dress to impress and don’t be afraid to mix and match! A “boho brunch” or “picnic tea party” could be a total vibe. 🌺
Which garden party style was your favorite?!
Happy Hosting!
