Summer is the ideal season to host a pool party. The shining sun, cool water, loud music, refreshing drinks, and vibrant menu all work in your favor.
But what if instead of bright blue skies, the clouds come rolling in and wash out your party setup before the fun begins. Very disappointing, right?
Don’t worry!
Herein, we are sharing a few tips to have an unforgettable fete even if it pours:
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1. Cover Your Pool
Bad weather can spoil your pool party.
The best way to weatherproof your day and guarantee smiling faces is by covering your pool with a pool enclosure.
Like an electric pool cover, a pool enclosure offers an instant way to protect your pool from getting dirty during the rainy day.
But that’s not all!
It even lets you and your guests enjoy the pool time without worrying about bugs, heat, or rain ruining your big day.
So, host poolside gatherings all year round.
2. Cover Tables and Furniture
No pool party is successful without a barbecue grill.
If the rain threatens to crash your party, no need to ditch the burgers, sausages, and hot dogs.
Simply place the grill under a gazebo or patio cover and have your food while enjoying the weather.
You can also use tarpaulin sheets to cover your food tables and outdoor furniture. They are water-resistant and durable covers to keep items protected for as long as you want.
3. Weatherproof Outdoor Furniture
While juggling between multiple tasks, it’s easy to overlook outdoor furniture like patio chairs, loungers, tables, towel racks, etc.
However, a heavy downpour can turn your expensive poolside furniture into a ramshackle piece of wood.
Some of the tips to protect your furniture during rain are:
- Bring them indoors
- Use waterproof outdoor furniture covers
- Keep cushion and decor in outdoor storage boxes
- Use water repellent spray
4. Stay Warm
Staying dry during wet weather is not enough. You need to make arrangements to make yourself and your guests feel warm.
Some of the ways to keep yourself and your friends cozy are:
- Turn on patio heaters
- Give some coats to your guests
- Get blankets and hot water bottles
- Light a fire pit under pool enclosure or gazebo
- Serve hot drinks
This will make your outdoors perfect place for family and friends to spend time together, swap stories, or enjoy the party even if it’s raining.
5. Run For a Cover
If the weather is really very bad and all the above options fail, it’s better to head indoors.
Yes, you cannot move the entire pool party set up indoors. But that doesn’t mean you have to change the entire theme.
Wear your swimming costumes and host an indoor beach party. Look for another place to regroup and continue the party fun.
For instance, you can host a party in a garage. Move the car out, set the furniture, hang lights, play some music, grill food, and enjoy your very own disco.
In the End…
Weather is unpredictable but nothing should come between you and your party.
Having an emergency plan can water-proof your day and could ensure a successful pool party.
Above all, follow the above tips to make most of your poolside reunion with your loved ones even if the weather is not good.