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Pool Party Decorations: Ideas, Colours and Checklist
Pool party decorations: floats, blue garland and waterproof tableware, with safety tips and an $80-180 budget.
Pool Party Decorations: Ideas, Colours and Checklist
Quick answer: Pool party decorations should be waterproof and weighted: floats, a beach-ball balloon garland, palm-print tableware and a towel station. Budget $80–180 for 20 guests, and skip anything paper near the water.
Key takeaways
- Use waterproof, weighted decorations only.
- 6 core items: floats, garland, tableware, towel station, backdrop, signs.
- Budget $80–180 for 20 guests ($4–9 per guest).
- Keep paper and balloons away from the pool edge.
What decorations do you need for a pool party?
You need six core items: pool floats, a beach-ball or blue balloon garland, palm-print or solid-colour tableware, a towel station, a waterproof backdrop and “pool party” signs. Everything within reach of the water must be plastic, fabric or weighted.
What colours should a pool party be?
Use pool blue, turquoise, white and yellow, with pink or coral accents. Blue and turquoise tie the decorations to the water; white keeps it fresh; yellow adds the beach-ball note.
Pool party decoration checklist
| Item | Quantity | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Pool floats (theme shapes) | 2–4 | $20–50 |
| Balloon garland (blue + white) | 1 (80–100 balloons) | $25–45 |
| Tableware (plates, cups, napkins) | 2–3 per guest | $20–40 |
| Towel station (basket + labels) | 1 | $8–18 |
| Waterproof backdrop | 1 | $10–25 |
| Pool party signs | 1–3 | $6–15 |
| Total | $89–193 |
How much do pool party decorations cost?
Budget $80–180 for 20 guests, or $4–9 per guest. Floats and the balloon garland are the two biggest costs; a towel station and signs add very little and keep the party practical.
How do I keep decorations safe around water?
Use plastic, fabric or weighted items within 2 metres of the pool, and keep paper plates, napkins and loose balloons well back. Anchor the balloon garland to a wall or stand, and never leave deflated latex near the pool where it can be mistaken for a toy.
- Keep paper and loose balloons at least 2 metres from the water.
- Anchor garlands to a wall or stand, never to a float.
- Use plastic or reusable tableware for poolside tables.
- Weight the towel basket and any signage.
- Clear all deflated balloons before guests swim.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for a pool party?
Pool floats, a blue and white balloon garland, palm-print or solid-colour tableware, a towel station, a waterproof backdrop and pool party signs. Everything near the water should be plastic, fabric or weighted rather than paper.
What colours are pool party decorations?
Pool blue, turquoise, white and yellow, with pink or coral accents. Blue and turquoise tie the decorations to the water, white keeps it fresh, and yellow adds the beach-ball note.
How much do pool party decorations cost?
Plan on $80–180 for 20 guests, or $4–9 per person. Floats ($20–50) and the balloon garland ($25–45) are the largest items; a towel station and signs add very little.
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