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Here's How to Host the Best Backyard BBQ Ever ...

By Eliza • Jun 21, 2015 • MD

Summer is just the right time to host all your friends and family in your backyard. You can enjoy tasty food and good company and the clean up I so much easier. If you're looking to throw the best party ever (and aren't we all), here are some perfect tips to get your inspired.

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1. String up Some Lights for Mood

String up Some Lights for Mood Source: outdoor chic on a budget

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2. Set up a Service Bar on Ice

Set up a Service Bar on Ice Source: Service Bar on Ice

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3. Fill a Lantern with Goodies for Each Table

Fill a Lantern with Goodies for Each Table Source: Bright Ideas

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4. Build a S’mores Bar for Dessert

Build a S’mores Bar for Dessert Source: Plan a Summer Party at

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5. Load up a Buffet Table so Everyone Can Eat when They Are Ready

Load up a Buffet Table so Everyone Can Eat when They Are Ready Source: 19 Ways to Top Your

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6. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs for a Light and Healthy Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs for a Light and Healthy Dessert Source: Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs with Champagne

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7. Try a Gourmet Buffet for Glamour and Excitement

Try a Gourmet Buffet for Glamour and Excitement Source: Casual Dinnerware Sets, Table Settings

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8. Serve Watermelon Sticks as a Yummy and Portable Appetizer

Serve Watermelon Sticks as a Yummy and Portable Appetizer Source: How-to-Cut Watermelon Sticks

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9. Do a Grilled Cheese Bar for Something Really Memorable

Do a Grilled Cheese Bar for Something Really Memorable Source: Line Up to Fill Up

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10. Use a Rolling Cart to Move Things from the House to the Yard

Use a Rolling Cart to Move Things from the House to the Yard Source: Bathroom and Kitchen Projects

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11. You Can't Go Wrong with Barbecue Pork

You Can't Go Wrong with Barbecue Pork Source: Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Recipe

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12. Send Home BBQ Sauce and a Brush as Party Favors

Send Home BBQ Sauce and a Brush as Party Favors Source: Father's Day Barbecue Sauce

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13. Offer Lots of Drink Options

Offer Lots of Drink Options Source: Barbecue Restaurant Orlando | BBQ

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14. Serve Peanuts to Snack on and for Decor

Serve Peanuts to Snack on and for Decor Source: Lyfe as a Smith: Shhh

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15. Margarita Bar!!

Margarita Bar!! Source: Jug Outdoor Drink Dispenser

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16. Fun Way to Pass out Cutlery at a BBQ Themed Event

Fun Way to Pass out Cutlery at a BBQ Themed Event Source: Maddycakes Muse: BBQ Cutlery Bags

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17. Patriotic Votive Candle Holders Are a Great Idea

Patriotic Votive Candle Holders Are a Great Idea Source: craftsunleashed.com

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18. Use Lots of Trays to Make It Easy to Move Food around

Use Lots of Trays to Make It Easy to Move Food around Source: Sheek Shindigs: Mojitos and Tacos

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19. How about a Mimosa Bar?

How about a Mimosa Bar? Source: islay street style: mimosa bar

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20. Mini Grill Centerpieces Are Adorable

Mini Grill Centerpieces Are Adorable Source: 15 DIY Ideas for Your

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21. Watermelon BBQ Centerpiece

Watermelon BBQ Centerpiece Source: Clean Microfiber the Easy Way

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22. Hang out around the Fire Pit

Hang out around the Fire Pit Source: 130 Ways to Save Money

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23. Big Batch Barbeque Rubs Make Great Party Favors

Big Batch Barbeque Rubs Make Great Party Favors Source: Big Batch Barbecue Rub

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24. Organize a Cutlery Station to Clear Room on the Food Table

Organize a Cutlery Station to Clear Room on the Food Table Source: A Classic Americana Memorial Day

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25. Ribs Are Awesome for a Backyard Barbecue

Ribs Are Awesome for a Backyard Barbecue Source: Got Baby Backs

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26. Kebabs Are the Perfect Grilling Food

Kebabs Are the Perfect Grilling Food Source: The Veggie Indian: BBQ

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27. For Table Décor and Convenience

For Table Décor and Convenience Source: Fun Party Ideas and Decorations

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28. Grown-up Dessert

Source: Grown-Up Dessert

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29. Finger Foods Are Great for Backyard Parties

Finger Foods Are Great for Backyard Parties Source: New Year's Party Appetizers

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30. You an Never Go Wrong with Hot Dogs

You an Never Go Wrong with Hot Dogs Source: 5 Tips For Hosting a

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31. Don't Forget All the Extras

Don't Forget All the Extras Source: Hosting a Skinny Summer Barbecue

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32. Mini Pies Are Perfect for a Weekend Barbecue

Mini Pies Are Perfect for a Weekend Barbecue Source: Mini Pies Perfect For A
Are you excited to throw a backyard shindig now? Which of these ideas will you use? What other fabulous ideas do you have?

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Splashhhh
2015-06-21T21:00:33.069Z
I really like tha way the watermelon was cut
Serene
2015-06-21T17:23:40.493Z
These are great ideas! Thanks!
Snowlion
2015-06-22T10:22:45.323Z
Love these ideas! The bbq watermelon centrepiece is adorable.

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