scorching summers merciless sun overactive sweat glands this is the season where no matter what the time you wouldnt mind a quick dip in the pool which is why pool parties are the best thing to do this season more fun and interesting than normal shindigs a time by the pool is relaxing to say the least which is why these intimate gettogethers are some of our socialites favouritespool parties are usually thrown for your close group of friends and water has this amazing relaxing quality about it you dont even have to be in it just being around it has a calming effect on you it just puts you in the mood to have a great time says asmita marwa who hosts such soirees at home ive thrown such gettogethers around the pool at home i have an alfresco dining by the pool as well as a garden by the pool so it is convenient says the designer while for some it is relaxing for others it is about flaunting that bod that they worked so hard for says businessman kishan lohiya who sports a sixpack im a fitness freak and in this time when everyone is so obsessed with defined body i like flaunting my sixpack and i love pool parties because i can flaunt it there it is the best place to be yourself and of course you bask in the appreciation you get who doesnt like complimentsso if you plan to throw a pool party heres what you need to do let the music play have the right music more often than not it isnt given much thought dj sharon says we belt out special genre sunset beats or tech beats that helps people get into the mood to groovealso the new bollywood music has a lot of poolparty worth songs lazy lamhe aaj blue hai paani do the paani wala dance etcbar a must set up a bar that seamlessly seems to be an extension of the pool by this we mean something for which your guests dont have to climb out of the pool and get themselves in good spirits always have sun loungers for those who want to dry off showers it isnt very nice for guests to get in or out of the pool without showering first keeping an eye out for your guests is a good idea someone who has had one drink too many or who is trying to push in an other unwilling guest into the pool needs immediate attentionparty with barbeque pool parties are usually paired with barbequed food their smaller portions and nocrumble feature makes them a favouriteall for the kids make sure you have made arrangements for games popcoloured inflatable balls board games etc specify if kids are allowed if they are make sure they have a separate kiddie sidefloats is a good idea getting floats is a good idea for those who want to enjoy but not get wetor cant swim