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29 fun garden party essentials for your coronation weekend: From disco lights to cool outdoor bars

Your royal coronation garden party checklist...

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Leanne Bayley
Director of Lifestyle & Commerce
Updated: May 1, 2023
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Are you planning a brilliant garden party for the coronation? You're no doubt thinking of all the ways to transform your outdoor space into the ultimate party place. Whether you're in the mood for a coronation bash, or just a family get together, it's time to inject some fun into your backyard. 

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The King's coronation will be absolutely epic, and you might be looking to host friends in your garden. For that you'll need some union jack bunting, plenty of booze in the fridge and some fun and games for when the sun (we can only wish!) goes down. 

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Royal party props

party bunting from john lewis for coronation

Union Jack bunting 

Get in the spirit with some bunting... 

royal jubilee bunting

An outdoor bar for your garden

Yes, we might be able to go to the pub, but you might well get faster service at The Mi Casa Inn. 

garden bar

Colourful decorations

Bring some fun to your garden with colourful decorations. 

pom poms

Stylish patio heater 

Brrrr, don't let the blue skies fool you. It can be chilly out there. A patio heater is a must if you're looking to socialise through the night in your garden. 

patio heater

An impressive BBQ 

A BBQ is a must for any garden party. I'm dreaming of owning the egg-shaped designs that all the celebrities own. 

big green egg

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An LED ice bucket 

I know you don't need it but you want it, don't you? 

led ice bucket

Outdoor hot tub 

An outdoor hot tub would be the perfect pick-me-up after a long day at the office.

hottub

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Outdoor pizza oven

We've watched enough episodes of Jamie Oliver cooking in his garden to feel inspired, so now we want a pizza oven on our patio, too. 

la hacienda pizza oven

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Pretty outdoor lights 

You can't neglect lighting - no one wants to be sat outside in the dark, so definitely check out lots of lighting options online. You could opt for festoon lighting, solar lights, a curtain or even starburst lights. 

lights fairy

Colourful beanbags 

Be warned: These might be hard to get out of, but they'll make people laugh when you attempt it. 

green chair

Rainbow lights

The ambience is key when it comes to hosting outside, and a pop of colour will make it stand out from the rest. 

rainbow lights

Rainbow picnicware 

I'm counting on Marks & Spencer to bring colour to my outdoors this summer with the delightful rainbow picnicware that's in stock right now. From picnic plates to wine glasses, prosecco flutes and gin glasses, this set will no doubt brighten anyone's day. 

ms picnicware

Outdoor bunting 

You've got your royal bunting but you might want to add some more colour into your garden, or perhaps you're celebrating a big birthday. 

bunting

Outdoor teepee 

There's just something sweet about a teepee, and they don't have to cost the earth! 

outdoor teepee

Instagrammable booze 

It's a fact: You need to document all the fun you're having on Instagram and that sometimes involves a lovely glass of pink bubbles. With that in mind, Della Vite's Prosecco Rosé should be on your wish list for your garden get-togethers. 

della vita

Outdoor igloo

Go big or go home, isn't that what they say? Garden get-togethers could be extra special in one of these cute transparent globes for the garden. 

igloo

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A stylish outdoor speaker 

Finding a fun outdoor speaker is like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I think I've found the perfect one. This is the 'unicorn' version of the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Bluetooth Waterproof Portable Speaker. 

unicorn speaker

Outdoor cinema 

Who wouldn't want an outdoor movie night? Note to self: It probably looks more fun that it really is.

outdoor projector

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A chic garden parasol 

How chic is this parasol - it constantly sells out so don't wait until the hot weather arrives. 

wayfair parasol

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Outdoor rugs 

An outdoor rug will just give your outdoor space a little wow factor and can hide a patio you've not been bothered to jet wash yet. 

outdoor rug dunelm

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Hammock big enough for two people

Channel your inner bush tucker and get to grips with a hammock in the back garden. And yes, it's all fun and games until someone falls out after one too many vinos. A crash pad could be an option?

hammock

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Tiki party accessories

I know I might be daft, but fetch me a Hawaiian shirt and whip me up a cocktail because this is just what the doctor ordered. Amazon has some really cheap 'n' cheerful options and this tropical party decoration set includes a table skirt, pineapple fruit sticks, flamingo fruit sticks, medium-sized turtle leaves, hibiscus syriacus, small umbrella fruit sticks and fruit straws. What more could you need?

hawian garden

DJ lights

Create your own dance floor!

lights

Pinata

Probably more for the kids, but that should keep them occupied for a while. 

pinata

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Mini assault course for the dog 

Don't forget the pooch, ok!?

puppy game

Outdoor table tennis

Not sure where I'm going with this feature but if you want a real party, you can get competitive with a game of table tennis. The one linked below is foldable so you can put it away when you're not using it, or when you get bored of using it. 

game

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Bouncy castle 

If you want to really have fun, well, it's as simple as taking off your shoes and jumping on a bouncy castle. 

bouncy castle

Have fun and be safe! Follow me on Instagram @LeanneBayley

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