Memorial Day Party Checklist: NJ Shopping News from mybergen.com

MONTVALE, N.J. - April 28, 2013 - PRLog -- For many northern NJ residents, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. According to mybergen.com, families can avoid the high cost of travel this summer and instead throw “backyard getaways,” or budget-friendly summer parties thrown right at home.

Party City’s Celebration Experts have provided a checklist outlining all the summer party essentials needed to take advantage of warmer weather and entertain outdoors. Whether hosting the ultimate backyard bash, a large block party or casually sipping cocktails on the patio with friends, Party City’s summer checklist identifies the party essentials necessary for any occasion this season.

Summer Staples Checklist

Bright Delights – Stock up on vibrant colored serveware and tableware in pink, green and blue hues to perfectly compliment any summer party scene. Brightly colored drink dispensers are a must-have for summer entertaining and perfectly compliment classic summer drinks like chilled lemonade or frozen margaritas. Trade in the traditional beer cooler for colorful plastic party tubs and ice buckets to add a touch of color to any summer party. Ice cream is a staple at any summer party, so serve everyone's favorite frozen treats in bright serveware. To create beautiful place settings all summer long, pair bright colors and eye-popping patterns with neutral accents, like woven bamboo chargers.

Ultimate BBQ Party Kit – Warm summer nights are the perfect occasion to fire up the grill, and grill masters will find Party City’s American Summer BBQ Party Kit ideal for showcasing their outdoor culinary skills. The BBQ Party Kit provides everything needed in one convenient package, including serveware, tablecover, patriotic invitations, American flag banner, centerpieces, balloons, and streamers. Summer entertaining is all about simple party planning, so for any BBQ party, plan a simple menu with a few cookout classics like hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob and potato salad.

Red, White and Blue Fete – Celebrate American pride this summer during the long Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends with festive patriotic parties. Stars-and-stripe and patriotic-themed decorations and party supplies come in handy throughout the summer months, and red, white and blue hanging fans and metallic garland strategically hung from the ceiling bring the magic of Memorial Day inside by recreating a fireworks scene. Add a fun twist to any patriotic fete by quenching guest’s thirsts with one or two novelty drinks, such as “American Dream” cocktails, a cranberry blend drink garnished with tropical blue pop rocks around the rim and topped with a patriotic parasol.

Lasting Memories – Summer is a perfect occasion to spend quality time with family and friends and create lasting memories, and staging a photo booth area during every party is a fun way to make everyone a star and create picture perfect moments. Provide an abundance of star-spangled props, such as flags, hats, pinwheels, bubbles and party leis, to leave everyone smiling. These photos make great party favors for guests, or you can send their photos out later in thank-you notes.

Pool Party Picks – Lazy summer days spent by the pool are the perfect way to celebrate summer, and a day in the sun wouldn’t be complete without pool-friendly activities and water toys, such as paddle balls, inflatable beach balls, and relay sticks. Make any pool party feel like a tropical paradise with cheerful floral motifs and classic luau accents, such as tiki torches, grass skirts, colorful hibiscus garlands.

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