Iconic Wine Beauties was founded to create a sisterhood where we could sip wine and chase our dreams. Building a community of like-minded women who cheer–and cheers–each other on is at the forefront of IWB. After two years of virtual book clubs, classes, and happy hours, the sun is out and so are we! At Iconic Wine Beauties, the only things we love as much as a great glass of wine is a sparkle, party, and theme. In order to connect with your local girl gang, we’re sharing our favorite tips to throw a summer flamingle that keeps your guest’s glasses full and their hearts even fuller.

7 Ideas for Your Summer Party!

Embrace the theme

With the theme in the name, Flamingles are perfect for your summertime party! Load up on the bright pink birds and go crazy. Flamingos are already a staple of summer decor, so finding fun party decorations can be easy and affordable. Fill your lawn with plastic flamingos or use a flamingo pool to keep drinks—or kiddos—nice and cool! The sky is the limit. Lose yourself in the endless hot pink possibilities. If buying decorations isn’t in the cards for you, tap into your inner Martha Stewart with these DIY tissue paper flamingos.

Curate the guest list 

While it may feel comfortable to keep your life compartmentalized, by bringing together friends from different aspects of your life, you’re actually creating new friendships and deepening old ones. Now, we aren’t suggesting you invite your boss over for beer pong, but by extending an invite to your work bestie, you’re allowing the relationships in your life to blossom. This is a flamingle after all, gather and grow your network.

Choose a signature cocktail

Would it really be an Iconic Wine Beauties party without a signature cocktail? Chose one of our favorite Rosé recipes or experiment on your own. Want to take it to the next level, serve them in flamingo cups your guests can take home and enjoy for a great party favor. Also, remember to always have non-alcoholic options on hand for our friends who chose to abstain. This non-alcoholic Pink Lady Punch is both festive and delicious!

Be thoughtful

Let’s be honest, it’s always the little details that matter the most. Set aside time to create a basket filled with bug sprays, sunscreens, and anything else to keep your guests burn and bug-bite-free. Ensuring that your friends and family are comfortable by providing these small gestures is sure to be something they don’t forget.

Let your inner child shine

 Bring back summer camp favorites and get crafty! You can hit up your local dollar store for wine glasses to paint or your local craft store for friendship bracelet supplies. For the perfect summer craft, ask your guests to bring a pair of inexpensive sunglasses and provide beads to customize them. When you try a new activity with friends, any lingering social anxieties after spending so much time alone will disappear. Arranging group arts and crafts allow for your guests to mingle as they bond over their—hopefully—beautiful creations.

Think of the ‘gram

Put together a photo drop! Blow up balloons, hang up streamers, and even assemble some photo booth props for your friends to document the night. IWB loves a balloon moment! If you have the time and patience, creating a tropical balloon garland or try these XL Flamingo balloons that will have your friends snapping selfies all night! 

Don’t fear a sugar rush

We are firm believers that all bodies are summer bodies. Don’t even think about counting calories when hosting a flamingle! Turn your kitchen into a baking show and try your hand at these flamingo donuts or these flamingo blondies for an extra sweet treat. If you aren’t confident in your kitchen skills, create a s’more bar with all the fixings to end the night!

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Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or lie somewhere in between, we all crave connection with one another. Bringing your friends together to flamingle is the perfect way to celebrate this summer. It doesn’t matter if you go all out or keep it simple, what’s most important is spending time with the people you care about. We know that using these ideas to plan your next summer get-together will be sure to make it an event everybody will remember.

Have you hosted a flamingle before? Comment below with your tips and tag us in pictures on IG!