Beach party

Lara Croft! · 25-04-12, 20:08

For my birthday this year, I plan on having a beach party. I have never tried that before, so I have zero experience.

Those of you who have done this, or anyone who can offer ideas on what things I'll need, I'd appreciate the info.

So far I've bought:

-Wood for fire (there are no trees nearby, don't worry)
-Newspapers, matches etc to light up the fire
-A big barrel with ice to keep the drinks cool
-Sheets and towels for people to sit on
-Decorative torches
-Fluorescent sticks to tie on rocks and throw them in the water (I plan on picking everything once the party is over, of course)
-A table
-chairs/sunbeds
-As for music, there will be no power supply and I don't plan on wasting money on a generator. The beach is accessible by car, so I figured I'll ask a friend with the best audio system in their car and prepare MP3 playlists.

Any more ideas?

peeves · 25-04-12, 20:12

How about games like volleyball?

Kelly Craftman · 25-04-12, 20:14

For music why not ask someone if they could bring their Ipod docking station that can use batteries?

Alcohol?

You could always ask the people who are attending to bring what they need.

Lara Croft! · 25-04-12, 20:19

As far as alcohol is concerned, I'll provide lots of cans of beer and wine.
I also thought of taking a watermelon, remove all the stuffing and fill it with alcohol. Like a beach party punch bowl.

As for the games, it'll be hard to play games that require adequate light.

Sir Croft · 25-04-12, 21:49

If you do use a watermelon as a punch bowl, fill it with vodka.
No one cares about what's mixed with the vodka.

Cochrane · 25-04-12, 22:11

You should also look up whether you need a permission for such a beach party and where you can get it.

tampi · 25-04-12, 22:15

^this and sangria.
You can,t do a beach party without sangria.

b.gluch · 25-04-12, 22:18

how many will be there?

these things always look awesome!

moodydog · 25-04-12, 22:21

For a party, all you need is friends, alcohol and music.
The rest just sort of happens...

Lara Croft! · 19-06-12, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.gluch

how many will be there?

these things always look awesome!

I already bought 6 of those.

There are 17 people who are confirmed and they can go up to 25-30.

I revived the thread, as the party will take place this Saturday. Any last minute ideas would be great.

25-04-12, 20:08	#1
Lara Croft! Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greece ♀ Posts: 23,230	Beach party For my birthday this year, I plan on having a beach party. I have never tried that before, so I have zero experience. Those of you who have done this, or anyone who can offer ideas on what things I'll need, I'd appreciate the info. So far I've bought: -Wood for fire (there are no trees nearby, don't worry) -Newspapers, matches etc to light up the fire -A big barrel with ice to keep the drinks cool -Sheets and towels for people to sit on -Decorative torches -Fluorescent sticks to tie on rocks and throw them in the water (I plan on picking everything once the party is over, of course) -A table -chairs/sunbeds -As for music, there will be no power supply and I don't plan on wasting money on a generator. The beach is accessible by car, so I figured I'll ask a friend with the best audio system in their car and prepare MP3 playlists. Any more ideas? __________________ No one is winning. The other side just loses slower. Last edited by Lara Croft!; 19-06-12 at 14:35.

25-04-12, 20:14	#3
Kelly Craftman Tomb Raider Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Under Your Bed Gender: Female Posts: 14,939	For music why not ask someone if they could bring their Ipod docking station that can use batteries? Alcohol? You could always ask the people who are attending to bring what they need. __________________ I'm gonna be your bubblegum bitch ♥

25-04-12, 20:19	#4
Lara Croft! Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greece ♀ Posts: 23,230	As far as alcohol is concerned, I'll provide lots of cans of beer and wine. I also thought of taking a watermelon, remove all the stuffing and fill it with alcohol. Like a beach party punch bowl. As for the games, it'll be hard to play games that require adequate light. __________________ No one is winning. The other side just loses slower. Last edited by Lara Croft!; 25-04-12 at 20:21.

25-04-12, 21:49	#5
Sir Croft Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26,984	If you do use a watermelon as a punch bowl, fill it with vodka. No one cares about what's mixed with the vodka. __________________ "Here's a dracarys, bitches" - Lanerys Haggaryen

25-04-12, 22:11	#6
Cochrane Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In Germany Gender: I'm male Classification: Evil Posts: 11,936	You should also look up whether you need a permission for such a beach party and where you can get it. __________________ Güter auf die Bahn!

25-04-12, 20:12	#2
peeves Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York State Gender: ♂ Posts: 38,650	How about games like volleyball?

25-04-12, 22:15	#7
tampi Tomb Raider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in other planet Posts: 20,813	^this and sangria. You can,t do a beach party without sangria. __________________ Retweet #TombRaider

25-04-12, 22:18	#8
b.gluch Professor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: dollhouse Posts: 4,231	how many will be there? these things always look awesome! __________________ Did I fall asleep? Last edited by b.gluch; 25-04-12 at 22:19.

25-04-12, 22:21	#9
moodydog Relic Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,763	For a party, all you need is friends, alcohol and music. The rest just sort of happens... __________________ ... that's what she said.