How To Make Your Holiday Party Epic
Dec 16, 2021
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This time of year is always a magical one filled with food, friends, and excellent drinks. While we're busy decorating and getting in the festive spirit, one thing most of us opt to do is host a holiday party. Hosting a party sometimes comes with severe stress, though, so having ways to make sure your party is the best one your loved ones will attend this year while also keeping it stress-free for you is essential. Unless you're a professional party planner, you're planning to search for ways to accomplish such a feat. Well, let's get started on ways to save the day and host the most epic holiday party ever!
Choose The Theme
Of course, depending on which holiday you're hosting for, the theme is essentially set. Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's, you've already fought half the battle just deciding on that. But, when it comes to the theme, you want to think more like the age of people coming. Will children be allowed? This being our third winter in the age of COVID-19, some people may find it difficult to find babysitters, so keep things like that in mind. Are any attendees sober if it's an adults-only party, and do you need to plan accordingly?
You can also expand on a theme if you're throwing a huge event and budget is not an option. Or do you want something traditional and low-key? Whichever direction you decide to go in from Decadent Winter Wonderland to more of a Griswold Christmas, stay on theme and decorate accordingly. You can even hire a planner to help you if you've got the resources.
Set A Menu & Keep It Simple
Are you making a more formal sit-down dinner where you'll have several courses, or are you opting for more of a charcuterie grazing situation? Either way, try to keep things in the food department as simple as possible. Of course, you want to have some gluten-free or plant-based options for people with specific dietary restrictions or lifestyles, but in general, don't let food be the thing that consumes you and causes you stress. People will have a blast no matter what you serve. Additionally, if you want your party to be guaranteed to please everyone in attendance, you could go potluck style, because they'll surely devour what they bring.
Pick A Dress Code
Are you doing a "tacky sweater" Christmas party? Say it on the invitation. Black tie where you'll see a ton of women’s diamonds and men's luxury watches? Say it on the invitation. You want to make sure that guests know what to arrive in. There is nothing worse than arriving at a party wholly underdressed or entirely overdressed. People appreciate knowing what to expect for the event, so keep that in mind while planning your party.
Hire Services Where You Can
Throwing an epic holiday party means sparing no expense in the areas where you can afford to. So, if you're throwing a holiday disco party, make sure to hire a DJ that knows how to get the party started. If your event is black tie, formal, hire a bartender and catering service to make sure your guests are always taken care of. It's also totally worth it to hire either a photographer to document your event or have a photo booth set up so guests can take a souvenir home with them. Sure, they've made some epic memories at your party, but keepsakes are precious.
Speaking Of Souvenirs
Party favors are not just for children's parties. If your party is sit-down dining, have something at each place setting that guests can take with them as they leave. If it's more of a mingling get-together, have something at the door as you say your goodbyes. Mementos are an excellent way to put the perfect final touch on your epic party as people leave.
Throwing a party for your friends and family is one of the most generous things you can do. And, this time of year is all about generosity and love. Hopefully, you implement the above tips to make sure you throw the best one they'll attend this year. Enjoy the season and make memories that will last a lifetime. Cheers!