Grab your blankets or pool floats, pick a summer movie, and pour yourself something delicious because movie night just got a serious upgrade. We are taking things poolside this season for an outdoor movie night that is equal parts cozy and chic. Think soft reds, deep navy, and pops of pink setting the scene while your guests settle in for a night of good films, great snacks, and even better sips.
The best part? It is easier to pull off than it looks.
SET THE SCENE
Add fun pool floats for those that still want to swim, set up some chairs around the big screen. Add a few lanterns along the pool edge, and a simple projector screen are all you need to transform any outdoor space into the most magical movie night of the summer. Shop your home first and lean on what you already have.
THE POPCORN BAR
Every great movie night needs a popcorn bar and this one is as gorgeous as it is delicious. A popcorn machine is always a big hit at parties, but make this one unforgettable. Set out bowls of sweet, salty, and indulgent toppings and let your guests build their own perfect bag.
Here is what we recommend loading up your bar with:
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Peanut butter Cups
- Pretzels
- Caramel Drizzle
- White Chocolate Drizzle
- Candied Pecans
- Chocolate Candies
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Favorite Candy
Create an easy self-serving station and arrange everything on a on a tiered tray for a display that is almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
THE DIRTY SODA BAR
No outdoor movie night is complete without a signature sip station. Set up a Dirty Soda Bar featuring all of your favorite Jackson Morgan Southern Cream flavors so guests can mix and customize their own cocktail all night long. Lemon Icebox, Whipped Orange Cream, Banana Pudding, and Salted Caramel each bring something special to the bar. Set out sodas, syrups, ice, and garnishes alongside your Jackson Morgan lineup and let the creativity flow. It is interactive, it is fun, and it is the kind of party detail your guests will not stop talking about.
THE PARTY FAVOR
Send your guests home with the sweetest little parting gift. Fill a brown paper bag with popcorn and their favorite toppings from the bar, fold the top, and secure it with a clothespin. Add a gift tag for a personal finishing touch that ties back to the evening and makes every guest feel like the star of the show.
Simple, thoughtful, and the kind of detail that turns a fun night into a truly memorable one.
