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A glass of champagne by the pool? Amazing! A full flight of bubbly spirits with friends, in the pool, is even better! Themed parties are back and what can be cuter than a Bubbles and Bubbly adult pool party?
It can be hard to find inspiration for adult pool parties, and when you go looking everything is balloons and paper banners. But this theme leans into all the cute aspects of the champagne by the pool aesthetic. Bubble details, Sparkling wine, and complementary food are all you could need.
If you don’t know where to start, no worries, that is what we are here for. Here is everything you need to consider for a Bubbles ‘n’ Bubbly pool party theme.
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Color Palette
Through Champagne Colored Glasses
For this theme, you want to draw inspiration from the main elements, the water and the drinks. That means going for golds and whites, shades of blue, or a combination. Choose 2-3 colors and focus on those.
Don’t forget you want to convey sparkle, tingly, airy vibes to accompany the sparkling waters and sparkling wines.
Bubbly Decor
Disperse your color scheme throughout on things such as serving platters, tablecloths, or serveware. Opt for dishware in your color scheme or go mostly neutral and add pops in smaller places, such as a fashionable garland or a customized float in the pool.
Make some of your decor both fashionable and functional such as draping towels that match your color scheme over your seating. They can add color and serve your guests simultaneously.
Lean into the spa and resort-like luxury feel with small details such as a champagne glass holder or champagne bucket! They push the champagne theme while adding an element of luxury to set your pool party a step above. Pieces like these look good while also serving as both functional pieces and conversation pieces.
If you are buying new glasses, opt for quality champagne glasses or outdoor-safe drinkware! Quality not only matters but choosing fewer quality items over lots of affordable items will always stand out more and can be used again for future parties.
Don’t forget your pool party theme. Be sure to add some details that show your bubble motif, but skip out on the kiddy banners and overt clichés and instead add small bubble details throughout, such as pearl appetizer picks, bubble food toppers, or even up the atmosphere with a bubble machine!
A Menu That Bubbles
Choose 3-4 manageable appetizers and snacks that compliment your drink selection but also work for a pool party.
Tasty Snackables
Pool days and especially an adult pool party, are more about small grabs than overall meals. You don’t want to make your guests feel heavy or spend too much time in the kitchen. But you absolutely need good food to combat the heat, alcohol, and physical exertion from swimming.
Opt for easy-to-prep bites with substance like the options below, but be sure to make sure they complement the drinks you’ve chosen since those are the stars of the show!
If you opt for drinks that are dryer, lean into saltier dishes. Have Rosé on the menu? Pair it with your sweeter selections.
Salmon Carpaccio
Salmon has just the right flavor and saltiness to compliment a lot of Champagnes and Proseccos. If you want an easy way to dish that up, consider a Salmon Carpaccio doused in flavor with fried capers and fresh herbs!
Burrata and Steak Crostini
Instead of steaks on the grill, take the same flavor profile and make it easy to eat on the go. These Burrata and steak crostini are the perfect way to accomplish that.
Tuna Crudo
Not only does this tuna and citrus Crudo scream summertime, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, saving you time for your guests.
Hawaiian Shrimp Skewers
We think these Hawaiian shrimp skewers are the perfect balance of salty and sweet to accompany a variety of drink choices.
A Charcuterie That Compliments Champagne
This one may take a few minutes of research but should not be hard to find. Customize a full charcuterie board that compliments your drink options. Consider salty meats like prosciutto, fresh cheeses such as mozzarella, and fresh sweet fruits. Simply search up pairings for your selected Champagne or Prosecco.
Summer Heat Sweets
Offer up 1-2 sweets to balance out the menu and compliment sweeter drink options.
An Ice Cream Bar
Serve up a variety of ice creams and interesting toppings to help your guests cool down. Even better, customize your own ice cream with an ice cream maker or a soft serve machine and make the flavors complement your other menu items. Homemade strawberry or sparkling wine ice cream, anyone?
Boozy Popsicles and Boozy Sorbet
No pool party is complete without something to cool down with, but this is an adult pool party and you want to lean into the bubbly aspect as much as you can, so consider looking up boozy popsicle and sorbet recipes. There are tons of them and you can choose the ones that suit you and your friend’s preferences best. Or make a variety of them ahead of time and offer up a variety. Don’t forget to serve them up in something cute and on theme.
Strawberries and Champagne Cake Balls
Champagne and strawberries are a classic combination, but what about taking it a step further and going for dessert? These cake balls are sweet and tingly, and most importantly, easy to eat while floating.
Bubbly Cocktails, Mocktails, and Flights
Select a combination of drinks through flights and cocktails, or opt for 1-2 signature drink options.
Bubbly Flight
The entire point of this party is to bask in the effervescence of bubbles, so why not provide plenty of them? Make up a unique flight of hand-selected sparkling wines for your friends to try and create talking points for them. It’s fun, interactive, and assures everyone a better chance of having something they like.
Champagne & Prosecco Cocktails
If plain champagne just isn’t your speed, try finding one or two signature cocktails that feature Champagne or Prosecco. That way you can stick to the theme with something you like.
Champagne Jello Shots
I mean, a pool party does often call for jello shots. These are just a bit more elevated. These gorgeous jello shots are easy to prepare and easy to pass out!
Blue Hawaiian Mocktail
We never leave out our sober friends over here! So if you need mocktail options, this gorgeous Blue Hawaiian mocktail looks gorgeous on the bar.
White Sangria Mocktail
Obviously, we need a fizzy mocktail option and this sangria mocktail that is bursting with fresh fruit flavors is the perfect match.
If you are looking for more party inspiration, check out this dinner party inspired by an Italian Coastal Summer!
