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A Magical DIY Outdoor Movie Night
Set the Scene
The night is clear and you've turned your backyard into a combination of a Cosy haven and a Magical land using cushions, fairy lights, lanterns and rugs.
Your Date or group of friends are indulging in the delicious popcorn and snacks you've prepared and the Movie's about to roll.
It was easier than you imagined, and this night will be a night your Date will never forget.
Your Date or group of friends are indulging in the delicious popcorn and snacks you've prepared and the Movie's about to roll.
It was easier than you imagined, and this night will be a night your Date will never forget.
How to do
When setting up your own backyard theatre for a Date there are only 6 simple components you will need:
1. A cosy ambience and seating
2. Delicious Nibbles
3. A Video Projector
4. A Video Source
5. Sound System
6. A Screen
1. A cosy ambience and seating
2. Delicious Nibbles
3. A Video Projector
4. A Video Source
5. Sound System
6. A Screen
A Cosy ambience and Seating
You can either use what you have at home or go out and buy some comfy bean bags, cushions, rugs and cosy blankets to set up your seating area.
The key is to make it inviting!
If you want to go that extra mile, cover the backyard in fairy lights and lanterns to illuminate the area making it magical and irresistible.
If it's a chilly evening, make sure you have warm options to keep your Date or group of friends warm.
Hot water bottles, woolly socks or slippers and furry mink blankets are all great ideas!
The key is to make it inviting!
If you want to go that extra mile, cover the backyard in fairy lights and lanterns to illuminate the area making it magical and irresistible.
If it's a chilly evening, make sure you have warm options to keep your Date or group of friends warm.
Hot water bottles, woolly socks or slippers and furry mink blankets are all great ideas!
Delicious Nibbles
Popcorn, Pizza and Nibbles make great Movie treats.
Try find out in some way what your Date loves most and surprise them on the night with their favourites.
If the evening air is slightly chilly, Hot Drinks will be perfect for the occasion.
Make an indulgent Hot chocolate, or if you're on a healthy buzz Hot Lemon and Honey drinks are soothing and energising.
Try find out in some way what your Date loves most and surprise them on the night with their favourites.
If the evening air is slightly chilly, Hot Drinks will be perfect for the occasion.
Make an indulgent Hot chocolate, or if you're on a healthy buzz Hot Lemon and Honey drinks are soothing and energising.
A Video Projector
One of the most essential parts of a Movie Night is one most people do not already own.
If you are lucky enough to own one, or are able to borrow the one at work for the night then that's great.
Otherwise you can hire them at the Party Warehouse or at ITRentals.
If you are lucky enough to own one, or are able to borrow the one at work for the night then that's great.
Otherwise you can hire them at the Party Warehouse or at ITRentals.
A Video Source
A Video Source is something to play your DVD or Movie through.
This can be a laptop, DVD player or Blu-ray.
Make sure its plugged in to a charger so it doesn't go flat half way through the Movie...unless you want a spontaneous intermission and excuse for more nibbles.
This can be a laptop, DVD player or Blu-ray.
Make sure its plugged in to a charger so it doesn't go flat half way through the Movie...unless you want a spontaneous intermission and excuse for more nibbles.
A Sound System
Having great sound for your movie is very important for your night!
Look at what you have at home, or can borrow from a friend.
You can use: Computer Speakers, Stereo Speakers or Amplifiers or even a Boom Box.
Look at what you have at home, or can borrow from a friend.
You can use: Computer Speakers, Stereo Speakers or Amplifiers or even a Boom Box.
A Screen
If you don't happen to have a large Screen and don't want to hire one there are many simple DIY ideas for making your own Screen.
This can be done with a white bed sheet pulled tightly in all 4 corners across your fence,
or if you want to make it extra amazing check out this article below with fantastic tips!
This can be done with a white bed sheet pulled tightly in all 4 corners across your fence,
or if you want to make it extra amazing check out this article below with fantastic tips!
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