Revealed: How to throw the most Instagrammable garden party this summer

As restrictions ease around the UK and spring is upon us, there’s no better time to throw a garden party. 

With the hashtag #gardenparty garnering over 1.6m Instagram posts, our research reveals the top items people are including in their gardens to make it the ultimate experience this summer.

Most Instagrammed Garden Party Items

As Brits are now allowed to enjoy their gardens with up to 6 people, the past 30 days has seen a 70% increase in searches for ‘garden party decorations’ and a 300% increase in ‘garden furniture’ related searches. 

So, what items have people been posting the most?

Based on the number of Instagram posts, the most Instagrammed garden party items are:

Hashtag

Posts

#firepit

1,628,613

#bunting

846,772

#teepee

729,729

#tikibar

674,327

#gazebo

633,000

#pimms

473,684

#pinatas

451,000

#gardenfurniture

354,446

#strawberriesandcream

238,803

#tealights

226,471

#picnictable

103,562

#balloongarlands

102,115

#eggchair

84,987

#paperlantern

61,042

#lawngames

50,700

#outdoorcushions

25,465

#outdoorrug

14,612

#lemonadebar

7,760

#gardenmirror

6,476

#rattangardenfurniture

5,201

With more than 1.6 million posts, the most instagram-worthy item on our list were fire pits. As a great way to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in your garden for family and friends to enjoy, it’s no surprise this item tops our list of must-haves. 

Coming in at a close second, with over 800,000 posts, bunting serves as the perfect item to decorate your outdoor space for summer celebrations. Transform any garden area with this budget-friendly option, while providing a pop of colour to your space. 

For a small gathering at home, teepees can be a great outdoor feature for hosting. With over 729,000 posts on Instagram, they also prove popular and aesthetically stunning, coming in third on our list.

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