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The History of the Garden Party

Posted on by James Mallinder

Garden parties have been a staple of English high society for centuries. From the grandeur of the aristocratic gatherings to the more humble village fêtes, these events have been a way for the English to celebrate and socialize in the beauty of nature.

The history of garden parties in England dates back to the seventeenth century when the French nobility introduced the concept of “fête champêtre” or rural party. The aristocrats of England soon followed suit, hosting their own garden parties, complete with elaborate decorations, musical performances, and copious amounts of food and drink.

The tradition of garden parties gained popularity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries during the reign of Queen Victoria. Her Majesty, along with Prince Albert, hosted lavish garden parties at Buckingham Palace, inviting members of the aristocracy, politicians, and prominent figures from society.

These events were an opportunity for the royals to connect with their subjects, showcase the beauty of their gardens, and indulge in the pleasures of good food and company. The garden parties were often held in the summer months and were highly anticipated by those lucky enough to receive an invitation.

In the early twentieth century, garden parties became more accessible to the middle class, who were increasingly able to afford homes with gardens. These gatherings became a popular way for families to socialize and enjoy the great outdoors.

Despite changes in society and the world, the tradition of garden parties has remained a beloved aspect of English culture. Whether it’s the grandeur of a royal garden party or the simplicity of a village fête, the English continue to celebrate the beauty of nature, good food, and great company.

In recent years, the concept of the garden party has expanded to include more informal and creative gatherings, such as picnics, barbecues, and outdoor music festivals. Yet, the essence of the garden party remains the same – a celebration of the simple pleasures in life, the beauty of nature, and the joy of sharing these experiences with others.

3 Crucial Thoughts On Garden Party Gazebo Hire

Posted on by James Mallinder

Your special occasion is one that you’ll want to remember for the rest of your lives. Make sure it’s for all the right reasons, not because you didn’t consider these life-saving factors when deciding on your garden party gazebo hire company.

Stop, think and decide if the gazebo is the right choice for your garden party in light of these three points:

  1. Think Of The Neighbours
  2. Think Of The Weather
  3. Think Of The True Setup And Removal Time

If you’re now having second thoughts about whether the gazebo is the way to go, jump to our comparison guide to see all the different pop-up venues you can use for a garden party.

If you’re still confident that the gazebo companies you’ve been comparing (and hopefully compared at least three of them and not just gone to Dodgy Dave’s Marquees and Gazebos, whose number you got off the Buy and Sell board in Waitrose) will give you everything you need, at least read on to see why these points are so important.

1 – Think Of The Neighbours

How forgiving will your neighbours be if the party ends up going on later than planned and they’re trying to get some rest, whilst you and your guests are just getting into the swing of things?

A few jugs of Pimms and bottles of fizz have gone down nicely and now your kids aren’t the only ones dancing around the sound system. The BBQ’s getting fired back up, and you and the other not-so-oldies are all ready to get on the shorts when the young ones head into town.

But Barbara from next door has sent Clive round to complain. He’s already unhappy somebody parked across the edge of his drive earlier in the day, even though he wasn’t going out, and somebody left the gate at the end of the lane open.

Now he’s annoyed some people are having fun. No wonder you didn’t invite him.

Either way, you’ve got two options: shut the garden party down and take it inside the house; or carry on regardless, with the sound emanating out from the sides of the gazebo, and have a very sour faced Clive and Barbara refusing to take your next Amazon delivery.

There are other options which mean your outdoor party can remain outdoors and your house can remain a non-party zone.

2 – Think Of The Weather

The other thing to think about when planning your garden party is the weather. I know you’ll have thought about whether it’ll be sunny or whether it’ll be raining, but what about the wind?

Under windy conditions, if you aren’t careful before you know it, the gazebo can go airborne. A strong gust can get under the structure and it’ll take off even if it’s pegged into the ground.

Besides the hired gazebo potentially getting damaged and costing you x-amount in repair bills, once it takes off the flailing legs could do some real harm to you and your guests.

Make sure your hired gazebo is well and truly secured with weights and factor these into your price calculations and comparisons.

3 – Think Of The True Setup And Removal Time

How long has your gazebo hire company said it’ll take to set up the gazebo, a few hours? And the same again to take it down? That’s great.

But, when are they coming to do both of these? If they aren’t setting up and removing the hired gazebo on the morning of the party and the morning after, respectively, the true setup and removal time is multiple days.

Once the gazebo is setup in your garden, it’s your responsibility. We were speaking to a cricket club recently who hired a number of gazebos for a big match. The hire company could only install them on the Thursday before the game, a whole three days and nights beforehand.

The club thought they’d secured them, but on Friday night, a little storm came in and destroyed all but two of the gazebos. They had to patch the rest up and have volunteers sleep in the clubhouse each night until the gazebos were back with the hire company. They ended up losing money on what was supposed to be some fundraising hospitality areas for the big match.

Make sure you find a gazebo hire company who is willing to install the structure on the morning of the party and remove it the morning after. Anything else runs the risk of you getting caught out by a rough half hour of weather.

Now, Consider All The Alternatives

Gazebos can be great for garden parties. They’re relaxed and offer a nice bit of shade. But they have plenty of downfalls.

Why not consider all the different temporary structures you could hire for your garden party that we have put into one handy comparison guide. Whichever you have any more questions about, be it a Nordic tipi, an inflatable igloo or a classic marquee; ask one of our party planners for some free advice.

You’ll only get one chance to celebrate this party, make sure it’s absolutely perfect.

Download our brochure here to find out how you can wow your guests

6 Reasons More People Are Looking For A Disco For Hire

Posted on by Danny Savage

Pop up parties are growing in popularity for a reason.

They’re fun, they look incredible and, most importantly, for the birthday girl/boy, everyone who attends will remember a spectacular party. As there are so many moving parts when it comes to organising a party, more people are preferring to choose a pop up nightclub or disco for hire. By hiring a disco, you get everything included, the structure, the setup, the company’s expertise and so much more.

These are the reasons why people are choosing a disco for hire when throwing landmark birthday parties and events.

An Obvious Reason… They Look Amazing!

When it comes to planning your child’s birthday party, it’s natural you want something that will impress everyone and be unique. From your child’s point of view, having a party that’s completely different to everybody else’s is important. They don’t want to follow the crowd; they want to stand out. That’s the reason why pop up nightclubs are growing in popularity.

Having your own disco in your garden is unique. Visually, it looks impressive, and your child can have their own nightclub for a night filled with all their friends and family.

It’s All Inclusive

If you decided to hire just a marquee or a community hall, it’s expected you will organise and manage your own decorations, DJ, technology, bar, food, lighting, security, clean up and everything else in between. Trying to find the right DJ who is available to play on the night can be difficult and where do you even start looking to hire bar staff for one night?

Hiring a disco which has everything included is a lifesaver in regards to time, stress and costs. You don’t have to worry about booking everything. The company you’re hiring the venue from will already have it all planned and ready.

With Igloo Disco that’s exactly what we do. Along with our inflatable Igloos, we bring all the features you need for a successful party: DJ, tech, security, bar (with bar staff), etc.

They Take The Stress Off Your Shoulders

Planning a party is fun. Choosing venues, picking the caterers and finding the best DJ is all part of the process. However, let’s not ignore the fact it can get stressful too. There’s many moving parts to think about and, importantly, there’s the emotional stress of making sure your child has an incredible time.

By hiring an all-in-one disco, you can be confident the company has hosted birthday parties before and they know exactly what to do.

The Disco Company Provides Their Expertise

Adding on to the previous point, by hiring an experienced and successful company to manage the venue and everything else, you can be certain they know exactly what your child wants in their party. If you’ve never planned a party like this before, it’s daunting not knowing the bands and artists your child and their friends like to listen to.

Hiring a disco means you can talk to an experienced professional who can help you plan and organise the event. They can share insightful information that has been successful in other parties and they can help your vision become a reality.

Safety Is A High Priority

By choosing a disco for hire, you can also be confident that the venue will be set up safely, following health and safety regulations. When there’s a disco in your back garden and there are guests who have had too much to drink, it’s important risk assessments are made to decrease the risk of any injuries.

For every birthday party we attend, safety is a top priority. Our inflatable structures are set up securely (using a special anchoring technique – no ugly or trip hazardous tent ropes are used!) so they remain upright and fixed to the ground. Our staff remain on-site during the party to manage health and safety. We concentrate on the important things while everyone else concentrates on having fun.

You Can Enjoy The Party Too

Finally, one of the main reasons people are searching for a pop up disco is because they can enjoy the experience too. If you ask any full time events manager or party planner, it’s difficult to let your hair down when you’re in charge of managing the event. By choosing a party company, they can manage the responsibility so you can have fun too. Why should you sit on the sidelines of your child’s biggest birthday party ever?

Want Some Extra Help Planning Your Event? Use Our Free Party Planner Guide  

Planning a party requires weeks of preparation. When you think about it, there’s a lot to consider. To help you plan your party successfully, we’ve created ‘The Party Planner’s Handbook’ which has all the essential steps you need to follow to organise a successful party.

Download your free copy here

Igloo Disco’s own Danny Savage tells Guest list Magazine the secrets to a perfect party…

Posted on by Danny Savage

Igloo Disco’s founder and Company Director Danny Savage has been a popular man in the music and event press recently, and now Guestlist Magazine have been in touch wanting to know what he thinks makes the perfect party.

Having been a man on the party scene both as an organiser and an attendee for many years Danny definitely has the secret recipe for what makes a party stand out with a crowd! Our igloos speak for themselves if you are looking to create the perfect party atmosphere, but just choosing a simple stand out marquee isn’t all you need, as Danny talks about in the article.

We always love an opportunity here at Igloo Disco to share some of hard earned party knowledge, you can check out the full article here – http://guestlist.net/interviews/87594/danny-from-igloo-disco-shares-the-secrets-to-a-perfect-party

If you fancy your own perfect party to stand out from the crowd, browse our website and call James on 07702166740 or email [email protected] for more information.