Below, we will discuss 7 of the best steps to help you make the most out of your summer party with your friends and family.

1. Location

First, you will need a place to host the gathering. Perhaps the most affordable option you can choose is your very own garden. If unable to use your own garden, you could always look to rent out a field including either cricket or a ruby pitch. You can find a lot of different sports facilities run by charities that will allow you to use the field for reasonable rates. Some might even allow you to use it for free if you are going to be using their bar. However, if you will be providing your own drinks, you can expect to pay anywhere from £150 to £500 to use the field. A lot of the venues you will find will offer staff that you can use for help. Choosing to hire a venue to host the part can be great for the additional amenities you get along with it. However, if you are looking into hiring a venue, you will want to be certain you are fully aware of any licensing requirements that pertain to your event.

2. Live Music

If you want to save money, you could always DJ yourself. By doing it on your own, you should be able to minimize the total cost of hiring a DJ. You can always build playlists with your friends which will help everyone get involved and have their own input. You can simply gather your friends one evening and work on choosing music everyone can enjoy. You can even make it easier by using a phone or tablet to find the music that can get everyone on their feet.

By using streaming services like Spotify, you will be able to easily create a playlist. Along with this, you can even use YouTube to find the music that you can play and enjoy. Using online tools for mixing up music like YouDJ can help you turn your playlist into a seamless and continuous mix.

3. Power Requirements

While you might be thinking to place a power generator outside to supply power, there isn't really a need to do so. If you want to make it as cost-efficient as possible, you could utilize the main electricity from the property wherever you decide to host it. Instead, you can simply invest in a long outdoor extension cable and use fly leads to convert the amps as needed. If you are using this method, you will want to take the necessary precautions to ensure there aren't any cables that can become trip hazards for those at the event. Likewise, you want to protect all of the electrical equipment from exposure to moisture. If you find yourself in doubt, you will want to research IP66 regulations to find out about suitable outdoor extension cables you can use. You could always hire the cables you need from a business that offers them.

4. Picking Out The Food

By asking your friends or guests to bring food along with them, you will be able to minimize costs and have something for everyone. This can help you cater to all of your guest's wants when it comes to food. After all, they will be able to bring exactly the type of food they enjoy. You can even make the food preparation portion of the process apart of your party by getting everyone involved with it. If you are looking to host a BBQ, you could have all of your guests bring whatever they want to grill. You can also look to pinpoint specific things that you want each guest to bring individually so not everyone brings the same food.

5. Drinks

You should look to visit the local market in order to get all of the drinks that you will need. You can even ask each guest to bring a specific drink they like and coordinate cocktail creation prior to your 'main event.' You could ask someone with a business account at any cash and carry to purchase alcohol in bulk to save money. If you don't know anyone with one, you could always hire out Majestic Wines party service as they will deliver the alcohol to your event directly. Best of all, you can return any portion you don't drink.

6. Lighting

The lighting at your event can dictate the ambience and the tempo of your event. You can do various things with the lighting including getting solar-powered or battery-powered lights or even drape Outdoor Festoon lighting over the trees and across your event's seating for a festive appearance. Add some light-up toys to the mix for some fun.

7. Any Extras

You want to have ample seating at your event. Therefore, you can always look to lay out blankets, cushions, and other kinds of things for your guests to sit on. For more furniture, you can purchase hay bales from any local farmers who are willing to let them go. You can even purchase pallets for tables and chairs.

You could always send out paper invites. However, if you want to save money and enter the digital age, you could always leverage social media as a free way to spread awareness about your party.