100 Must-Try “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Party Ideas to Make Your Event Shine

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26. Cousins Beach Cupcakes

Top vanilla or lemon cupcakes with edible seashells and mini umbrellas for a beachy bite.

27. Strawberry Sunset Mocktail

Serve a pink and orange layered drink in mason jars with striped paper straws.

28. Popsicle Bar with Summery Flavors

Set up a DIY popsicle bar with flavors like coconut mango, raspberry lemonade, and peach bellini.

29. DIY Ice Cream Sandwich Station

Offer sugar cookies, chocolate chip, and soft brownies with different ice cream options to mix and match.

30. Summer Fruit Skewers

Thread watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes onto skewers for a fresh and colorful snack.

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31. Starfish Sugar Cookies

Bake or order sugar cookies shaped like starfish and decorate with pastel royal icing.

32. Ocean Wave Gelatin Cups

Create layers of blue gelatin and whipped topping to look like ocean waves.

33. Cotton Candy Lemonade

Combine pink cotton candy and sparkling lemonade for a dreamy drink that tastes as good as it looks.

34. Beach Ball Cake Pops

Round cake pops decorated like beach balls are fun, portable, and super on-theme.

35. Fruity Pebble Krispies Treats

Use Fruity Pebbles instead of Rice Krispies for a colorful and nostalgic dessert.

36. DIY Donut Wall

Hang pastel-glazed donuts on a pegboard for a cute and edible photo op.

37. Mermaid Milkshakes

Blend vanilla ice cream with a few drops of food coloring and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a lollipop.

38. Frozen Fruit Cubes for Drinks

Prep ice cubes with strawberries, mint leaves, or blueberries to keep drinks cold and pretty.

39. Personalized Coconut Cups

Serve tropical drinks in coconuts with custom names written on them in metallic marker.

40. “Pretty in Pink” Cake

Layered pink ombré cake with delicate flowers and glittery accents for the main dessert table.

41. Sea Glass Candy Jars

Display jars of sea glass-inspired rock candy in different ocean shades.

42. Watermelon Pizza

Slice watermelon into circles and top with yogurt, berries, and coconut shavings.

43. Lemon Bar Tray with Seashell Picks

Add little seashell-themed toothpicks for decoration and easy grabbing.

44. Ocean Breeze Smoothies

Blend up icy smoothies in tropical flavors and top with tiny umbrellas.

45. Berry-Licious Charcuterie Board

Create a grazing board filled with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, brie, and almonds.

46. Marshmallow Beach Bonfire Treats

Dip marshmallows in chocolate and graham cracker crumbs to mimic s’mores.

47. Tropical Trail Mix Cones

Fill ice cream cones with trail mix and wrap them in pastel tulle for a snack-to-go.

48. Mini Cheesecake Bites with Blueberry Swirl

Serve chilled cheesecake bites in tiny cups for easy desserts on the go.

49. Edible Flower Ice Cubes

Freeze edible flowers in ice cube trays for the prettiest drinks imaginable.

50. Lemonade Stand Display

Style your drink station like a vintage lemonade stand with a hand-painted sign and lemon decor.

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