Imagine it: you’ve planned an epic summer party. You’ve picked a really cool outdoor location, you’ve sourced food and drinks, and all of your guests have arrived. And then the skies open up and rain just pours down all over everything. Living in the UK means that summer weather can be a bit unpredictable. It might be sunny in the morning and by 11 am it feels like winter. Then at 3 pm the skies open up and it clears up again just before you’re ready to call it a night.
Instead of worrying about how your plans can be ruined due to that infamous British weather, learning how to weatherproof your summer party will save you and your guests a ton of hassle. There are a couple of things you can do to make sure your guests stay dry if the rain does decide to make an appearance. There are things you can do to make sure no one gets too sunburnt. There are also ways to keep people cool throughout the day. We’ve listed some for you so your upcoming summer party is the best in can be.
Find a Venue That Takes Care of it For You
The easiest way to weatherproof your summer party is to choose a venue that does it for you. There are lots of great rooftop bars and pub gardens that are covered or partially covered. Lots of venues have retractable roofs so that if it does rain, your plans don’t have to change. If you want your summer party to be weatherproofed, make sure you ask about these options when you’re booking your venue. Oftentimes, the venue will offer another space in case it does rain.
Hire a Marquee
If you’re hosting your summer party outdoors, a great way to avoid terrible weather is to hire a marquee. Marquees come in all different sizes and price points, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs. These can help if it rains or if it’s super sunny and you need some shade.
Get a Pop Up Gazebo
For those of you who are planning a summer party on a budget, you can pick up a pop up gazebo. They’re better for smaller groups and are great if you want to keep your food and drinks covered. It might be hard to fit a lot of people under most of them, but they will keep you dry and keep you out of the sun on a super hot day.
Fans are Your Friend
The odds that your summer party plans end up on the one super hot day of the year are pretty high. If you’re hosting your event outdoors and want to keep people cool, it’s not a bad idea to hire some industrial fans to keep your guests cool. You can even find ones that mist as well!
Everything Will Work Out on the Day
The fact is that you’ll never really know what the weather will be like on the day of your summer party so it’s best to be as prepared as possible. You’ll end up having a great time no matter what happens. If you’d like some help finding a venue for your summer party or next corporate event like a conference or meeting, whether you’re in Manchester, Birmingham, London, or another city, VenueScanner is here to help.
A few of our favourite summer party venues are Big Chill Kings Cross, which has an amazing rooftop terrace and Dartmouth House’s stunning courtyard, both in London. In Edinburgh you can find Season Quayside in Leith, which has a beautiful terrace. In Liverpool Blackstock Market has built a massive rooftop oasis that can fit up to 250 people.
We connect people in the best places and we know a lot of really amazing summer venues across the UK. We can make sure you’re asking the right questions to ensure that your summer party is weatherproofed, so no matter what – rain or shine – your day is amazing.
