According to Southern event planners.

Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos

Planning to end the summer with a final outdoor soiree or two?

Or host backyardgame dayparties this fall?

Table in backyard for party with table settings and string lights

Credit:Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos

Here are six common pitfalls that you’ll want to be sure to avoid, Southern event planners say.

“Having festive and delicious options for them is a great sign of hospitality,” Papageorge says.

you’ve got the option to even whip up a signature mocktail with seasonal ingredients.

“Remember that restrooms in a home are not built to accommodate large amounts of people” she says.