Party Planning fro the folks at eHow
1. You don't need to hire a professional party planner to throw a good party. Consider what sort of food and drinks you'd like to serve your guests. When planning a menu, keep in mind the different dietary restrictions that different party goers may have, and be sure to have items to accommodate people's needs. Have a few meatless options available for vegetarian guests, and sparkling cider or other non-alcoholic drinks for guests who don't drink alcohol.
Write down a list of menu choices ahead of time, then show the list to a few of your party invitees for advice. Remember that variety is key, and the more options you have, the happier you'll be able to make your different guests.
Whether you choose to keep things simple with a few elegant candles and decorative napkins, or you want to go all out and have streamers, balloons and disco balls, decorations let guests know you've made an effort. Decorations also help put people in a party mood, and depending on what sort of decorations you choose, you can set the mood of your party.
Guests
2. Inviting a variety of different guests adds fun and spontaneity to a party. Groups of people who generally may not socialize together often find mixed parties an exciting opportunity to step out of their comfort zones and have fun. Invite the young and the old, the married and the single, and the shy and the outgoing. You might be surprised by the new friendships that are formed.
Also, accommodate your guests as best as possible. Introduce guests who may not know each other, and talk to your guests about common interests. As the host of the party, it's up to you to make sure everyone is having a good time. If you see a guest who looks less than thrilled, engage him in conversation. Don't let anyone feel left out, though you should also watch out for guests who may take advantage of the good-time atmosphere. Be on the lookout for anyone who may have had too much to drink, and offer assistance when needed.
More Tips
3. Add some music to your party atmosphere. Many smart party throwers find out ahead of time what kind of music their guests like. If any of your guests have favorite songs, try to include them in your party-music mix.
Shop for all your food, beverages, and decorations ahead of time. You don't want to be caught unprepared at the last minute because you ignored important details.
Don't be afraid to try something unusual, like blindfolded taste tests or having your guests switch seats halfway through the meal. Unexpected moments can often add excitement to a standard party, and keep guests talking about the experience well after the party's over.
Read more: Tips on Throwing a Good Party |
Friday, February 18, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Bachelorette Party Tips
BATCHELORETTE PARTY TIPS
By Cynthia M,....
If you are planning a bachelorette party, be sure to find out what the bride to be wants to do on her last night as a single woman. Many women just want to spend a quiet night with their friends while others may want to go out and enjoy the nightlife. For others, something in between would be ideal and it really depends on the bride and her wishes.
The type of activities that take place at a bachelorette party are often determined on the location. If you plan to host the event at home, perhaps a dancer would be hired to entertain the soon to be bride. If you decide to hire a professional dancer, call at least one month ahead to make sure that he is available. You can do this by either calling the dancer directly or speaking with his agency.
If you plan to host the bachelorette party at home, perhaps you will consider having an open bar with a bartender. This will help to ensure that every guest is served their drink of choice and adds to the party being a nice environment.
Perhaps a day trip with the bride to be and her closest friends would be a fun way to spend her last evening as a single woman. A visit to an amusement park, a music concert or other special outing with “just the girls” would be a memorable way to spend the day. Above all, the bachelorette party is about the bride. Make sure to plan something that she will enjoy and that she will remember.
If you are still at a loss for bachelorette party ideas, consider a consultation with a party planner. Quite often, they will have ideas that you would never even consider and, best of all, they can arrange all of the plans, location, time, decorations, etc. By describing the bride to be, her likes and dislikes, favorite things to do and other activities, the party planner will get a good idea of how to proceed.
If you decide to handle the bachelorette party yourself, you may wish to consult a party supply store for decorations and party favors. During the party, don’t forget to snap some photos for her scrapbook. This type of journal may be a fun way for her to preserve the memories of her friends and how they made her bachelorette party a memorable event.
www.imemoryfilms.com
info@imemoryfilms.com
818.760.9490
For more ideas, tips, and info, visit us at www.imemoryfilms.wordpress.com
By Cynthia M,....
If you are planning a bachelorette party, be sure to find out what the bride to be wants to do on her last night as a single woman. Many women just want to spend a quiet night with their friends while others may want to go out and enjoy the nightlife. For others, something in between would be ideal and it really depends on the bride and her wishes.
The type of activities that take place at a bachelorette party are often determined on the location. If you plan to host the event at home, perhaps a dancer would be hired to entertain the soon to be bride. If you decide to hire a professional dancer, call at least one month ahead to make sure that he is available. You can do this by either calling the dancer directly or speaking with his agency.
If you plan to host the bachelorette party at home, perhaps you will consider having an open bar with a bartender. This will help to ensure that every guest is served their drink of choice and adds to the party being a nice environment.
Perhaps a day trip with the bride to be and her closest friends would be a fun way to spend her last evening as a single woman. A visit to an amusement park, a music concert or other special outing with “just the girls” would be a memorable way to spend the day. Above all, the bachelorette party is about the bride. Make sure to plan something that she will enjoy and that she will remember.
If you are still at a loss for bachelorette party ideas, consider a consultation with a party planner. Quite often, they will have ideas that you would never even consider and, best of all, they can arrange all of the plans, location, time, decorations, etc. By describing the bride to be, her likes and dislikes, favorite things to do and other activities, the party planner will get a good idea of how to proceed.
If you decide to handle the bachelorette party yourself, you may wish to consult a party supply store for decorations and party favors. During the party, don’t forget to snap some photos for her scrapbook. This type of journal may be a fun way for her to preserve the memories of her friends and how they made her bachelorette party a memorable event.
www.imemoryfilms.com
info@imemoryfilms.com
818.760.9490
For more ideas, tips, and info, visit us at www.imemoryfilms.wordpress.com
Friday, January 21, 2011
Party Table Setting Tips
Table-setting-basics on how many your table can accommodate
For me table-setting-basics start with limits.
I usually limit my dinner parties to about 6 people, occasionally 8. I find that somewhere very soon after I start wishing I had a butler. And I don't.
Also, that is pretty much the limit of my dining table and space.
Here’s what table sellers tell us about how many people your table accommodates comfortably. Remember this is only a guideline, so don’t get hung up if your table is slightly different in size.
Table Sizes for Seating Up To 10 People at a Dinner Party
* A rectangular 6’ by 30” table seats up to 8 people
* A rectangular 8’ by 30” table seats up to 10 people
* A 48 “ round table seats 6-8 people
* A 60” round table seats 8 to 10 people.
There are some occasions where people expect and don’t mind being crowded, like a Christmas or family birthday dinner. It’s part of the whole tradition to squeeze in at every corner.
At other times, if you want to have more people than your table fits comfortably, consider having a buffet instead.
Placement guidelines for placing your silverware, plates, and glasses
* Place the silverware and dinner plate about an inch or a thumb’s width in from the edge
* Remember the rule of eat to your left and drink to your right. This tells you that little dishes like a bread or salad plate go to the left of the dinner plate, and water and wine glass or glasses go to the right
* Place the silverware in the order that you are eating the courses. If you serve salad before the main course, put the salad fork outside the dinner fork. If you serve soup, the soup spoon goes to the right of the dinner knife.
* Place the water glass above the knife, place the wine glass or glasses to the right.
Set your table with basic colors for the most versatility
More table-setting-basics that make your life easier: With a white tablecloth and napkins, and white or pale colours for everything else, you can create a serene, elegant table-setting.
Start with simple white flowers and unscented candles. Just make sure your flower arrangements are low so that guests can see each other across the table. Aim for an arrangement that is not higher than about 5 inches.
Change the napkins and flowers to a deep colour, and you can create a dramatic table-setting with hardly any added expense or effort.
Need a quick lesson in flower arranging? Get one here.
Timing is everything - try to set your table in advance!
Setting a beautiful table is a task you can organize
and finish well ahead of time.
Leaving it til the last minute is stressful, and it sets you up for problems – like discovering that two of your dinner plates are in the fridge with leftovers on them.
It's easy to set your table fast when you have a system and some basic table ideas.
Check out these ideas for ideas on fast ways to set beautiful tables
Besides, you have other last minute tasks that should be claiming your attention. You need to fill the water glasses, light the candles, put last minute dishes on the table. (Luckily these are great tasks for helpful guests who ask you what they can do.)
Convinced? We hope so. At our place we really get a lift out of passing a beautifully set table and feeling good because we got this important Table-Setting-Basics task out of the way 24 hours in advance.
www.imemoryfilms.com
Info@imemoryfilms.com
www.imemoryfilms.wordpress.com
818.760.9490
For me table-setting-basics start with limits.
I usually limit my dinner parties to about 6 people, occasionally 8. I find that somewhere very soon after I start wishing I had a butler. And I don't.
Also, that is pretty much the limit of my dining table and space.
Here’s what table sellers tell us about how many people your table accommodates comfortably. Remember this is only a guideline, so don’t get hung up if your table is slightly different in size.
Table Sizes for Seating Up To 10 People at a Dinner Party
* A rectangular 6’ by 30” table seats up to 8 people
* A rectangular 8’ by 30” table seats up to 10 people
* A 48 “ round table seats 6-8 people
* A 60” round table seats 8 to 10 people.
There are some occasions where people expect and don’t mind being crowded, like a Christmas or family birthday dinner. It’s part of the whole tradition to squeeze in at every corner.
At other times, if you want to have more people than your table fits comfortably, consider having a buffet instead.
Placement guidelines for placing your silverware, plates, and glasses
* Place the silverware and dinner plate about an inch or a thumb’s width in from the edge
* Remember the rule of eat to your left and drink to your right. This tells you that little dishes like a bread or salad plate go to the left of the dinner plate, and water and wine glass or glasses go to the right
* Place the silverware in the order that you are eating the courses. If you serve salad before the main course, put the salad fork outside the dinner fork. If you serve soup, the soup spoon goes to the right of the dinner knife.
* Place the water glass above the knife, place the wine glass or glasses to the right.
Set your table with basic colors for the most versatility
More table-setting-basics that make your life easier: With a white tablecloth and napkins, and white or pale colours for everything else, you can create a serene, elegant table-setting.
Start with simple white flowers and unscented candles. Just make sure your flower arrangements are low so that guests can see each other across the table. Aim for an arrangement that is not higher than about 5 inches.
Change the napkins and flowers to a deep colour, and you can create a dramatic table-setting with hardly any added expense or effort.
Need a quick lesson in flower arranging? Get one here.
Timing is everything - try to set your table in advance!
Setting a beautiful table is a task you can organize
and finish well ahead of time.
Leaving it til the last minute is stressful, and it sets you up for problems – like discovering that two of your dinner plates are in the fridge with leftovers on them.
It's easy to set your table fast when you have a system and some basic table ideas.
Check out these ideas for ideas on fast ways to set beautiful tables
Besides, you have other last minute tasks that should be claiming your attention. You need to fill the water glasses, light the candles, put last minute dishes on the table. (Luckily these are great tasks for helpful guests who ask you what they can do.)
Convinced? We hope so. At our place we really get a lift out of passing a beautifully set table and feeling good because we got this important Table-Setting-Basics task out of the way 24 hours in advance.
www.imemoryfilms.com
Info@imemoryfilms.com
www.imemoryfilms.wordpress.com
818.760.9490
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
How to throw a "Harry Potter" party!
Harry Potter--nothing's hotter. If you're reading these books by J. K. Rowlings aloud to your children, you know about Harry's adventures at the Hogwarts School, World Quidditch matches, and all the magic in the stores. Bring some of the magic into your own home with a Harry Potter party--a perfect way to bring the books to life.
The Connecticut mom said that her kids were too young to read the books, so they created a magic party instead. "We made 'magic' outfits and Mom the magician did some tricks," she explained.
Costumes can be as simple as a face-painted lightning bolt--use a cold cream, disheveled hair or braids, and a cape (the Invisibility Cloak) made from a large bath towel. During the rainy-day party, mom had to be creative with material she had on hand so the kids each made their own 'magic hat' and chose a 'magic wand' from plastic straws. In upstate New York, "Rachel (9) was at our friends' house and she found some capes and hats. Then she printed a sign about the party on the computer."
Create the Great Hall by draping a tablecloth over your kitchen or picnic table. Top it with candles, a Hogwarts' "Sorting Hat" (a big hat from a consignment shop or novelty hat stand) and your favorite snacks (We have it on good authority that chips and sandwiches count as wizard food.) For dessert, make up a batch of fudge as the "rejuvenating chocolate" found in the third book. How about a bowl of jellybeans and some licorice ropes just like the Every Flavor Beans and Licorice Wands introduced in the first book? Serve root beer to mimic Harry's "butterbeer."
Peggy L. said, "I set the table with a lace tablecloth, used real gobblets, and had a lot of candles. We baked a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting instead of fudge."
Once your characters are assembled, let them create their own wands using a dowel stick cut to length and decorated with feathers, floral tape, glitter, glue, leaves, etc. Provide a table full of stuff and let them at it. And then watch as they try to make the dog or cat disappear! One mom reported, "Instead of using dowel sticks I bought squiggle straws and we attached ribbons to them to make them into magic wands."
Another hands-on activity is broom decorating. Whether it is an individual broom for each participant or one for a team or the whole group, they can choose just the right gadget or gizmo to make their broom the fiercest and fastest. The upsate New Yorkers improvised on the activities. "We played hot potato. We also made rain sticks to go along with the magic theme."
Although Harry's Quidditch matches have him zooming around at altitudes too high for your guests, Potter fans will love to play Seeker-in-the Middle. This variation of the keep-away game, Pickle, uses a medium-sized superball, handball, or tennis ball. The object is for those players in the middle to snatch the ball from the two players throwing the ball back and forth. When a player catches the ball, he or she changes places with the one who threw the ball.
Make sure you have plenty of film at hand. If you've got a real devotee with artistic impulses, have him draw a large character on a cardboard stand-up with a hole for the guest to put his head in and pose. It can be as much fun as Halloween when everyone gets to pretend and experience the make-believe world of favorite book characters, in this case, Harry and his friends.
Web sources: There are a bazillion or so Harry Potter sites on the Web, and not all are worth spending time on. But one worth checking out is the publisher's site, Scholastic. Harry Potter sites can be busy so be forewarned. One mom said, "I tried to get some pictures printed off of a web site, but I kept getting bumped so I gave up."
The Connecticut mom said that her kids were too young to read the books, so they created a magic party instead. "We made 'magic' outfits and Mom the magician did some tricks," she explained.
Costumes can be as simple as a face-painted lightning bolt--use a cold cream, disheveled hair or braids, and a cape (the Invisibility Cloak) made from a large bath towel. During the rainy-day party, mom had to be creative with material she had on hand so the kids each made their own 'magic hat' and chose a 'magic wand' from plastic straws. In upstate New York, "Rachel (9) was at our friends' house and she found some capes and hats. Then she printed a sign about the party on the computer."
Create the Great Hall by draping a tablecloth over your kitchen or picnic table. Top it with candles, a Hogwarts' "Sorting Hat" (a big hat from a consignment shop or novelty hat stand) and your favorite snacks (We have it on good authority that chips and sandwiches count as wizard food.) For dessert, make up a batch of fudge as the "rejuvenating chocolate" found in the third book. How about a bowl of jellybeans and some licorice ropes just like the Every Flavor Beans and Licorice Wands introduced in the first book? Serve root beer to mimic Harry's "butterbeer."
Peggy L. said, "I set the table with a lace tablecloth, used real gobblets, and had a lot of candles. We baked a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting instead of fudge."
Once your characters are assembled, let them create their own wands using a dowel stick cut to length and decorated with feathers, floral tape, glitter, glue, leaves, etc. Provide a table full of stuff and let them at it. And then watch as they try to make the dog or cat disappear! One mom reported, "Instead of using dowel sticks I bought squiggle straws and we attached ribbons to them to make them into magic wands."
Another hands-on activity is broom decorating. Whether it is an individual broom for each participant or one for a team or the whole group, they can choose just the right gadget or gizmo to make their broom the fiercest and fastest. The upsate New Yorkers improvised on the activities. "We played hot potato. We also made rain sticks to go along with the magic theme."
Although Harry's Quidditch matches have him zooming around at altitudes too high for your guests, Potter fans will love to play Seeker-in-the Middle. This variation of the keep-away game, Pickle, uses a medium-sized superball, handball, or tennis ball. The object is for those players in the middle to snatch the ball from the two players throwing the ball back and forth. When a player catches the ball, he or she changes places with the one who threw the ball.
Make sure you have plenty of film at hand. If you've got a real devotee with artistic impulses, have him draw a large character on a cardboard stand-up with a hole for the guest to put his head in and pose. It can be as much fun as Halloween when everyone gets to pretend and experience the make-believe world of favorite book characters, in this case, Harry and his friends.
Web sources: There are a bazillion or so Harry Potter sites on the Web, and not all are worth spending time on. But one worth checking out is the publisher's site, Scholastic. Harry Potter sites can be busy so be forewarned. One mom said, "I tried to get some pictures printed off of a web site, but I kept getting bumped so I gave up."
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
How to throw a neighborhood block party
Summer will soon be here, and one of life's better moments is to meet the people you wave to as you drive through your neighborhood. Back in the 50's you didn't need to have these parties because everyone in a 10 square mile radius knew each other from school and church. Not so today, soooo here's our tips for throwing the ultimate block party.
1.
Step 1
Put a flyer in neighbors' mailboxes inviting them to meet to discuss a block party. At the meeting, discuss possible dates and who will do what. See 373 Plan an Organizational Meeting.
2.
Step 2
Distribute sign-up sheets for tables, chairs, glasses, plates, napkins, utensils, barbecue grills, side dishes and other party essentials. Have plenty of trash cans and bins for recycling bottles and cans. Rent a portable toilet if necessary.
3.
Step 3
Plan the food and drinks. Call it international night and have each family make a dish that is unique to its heritage. Or have everyone bring their own food to grill. This is a surprisingly effective way to get strangers to mingle easily--they feel less awkward with something to do. Have everyone prepare his or her favorite cocktails and munchies for a happy hour. Don't forget nonalcoholic punches for those who don't drink alcohol and for kids.
4.
Step 4
Dress up the block with colorful decorations. Buy lots of balloons and have everyone tie them to trees and fences on their property. You might consider a block theme color and decorate accordingly. Ask each family to make a family banner to display on its front lawn. Hang pin~atas for the kids. Tiki torches and lots of twinkling lights are festive when the sun sets.
5.
Step 5
Organize entertainment. Bring in pony rides or a mobile petting zoo or rent an inflatable jumping structure for the kids. Ask the neighborhood fire station to send an engine by if it's available. Plan party games for kids and adults alike, such as a water balloon toss and an egg race.
6.
Step 6
Rock the street with music everyone will enjoy. Hook up a CD player outside or splurge on live music (see 335 Hire a Band).
7.
Step 7
Contact town officials to see about getting the road barricaded if it's a large enough group. You'll need to supply a map of the area where you'll be holding the event, including cross streets for barricades.
8.
Step 8
Send invitations to everyone on the block. Get the kids involved and have them stuff the invites in everyone's mailbox (check first to see if this is legal in your area).
1.
Step 1
Put a flyer in neighbors' mailboxes inviting them to meet to discuss a block party. At the meeting, discuss possible dates and who will do what. See 373 Plan an Organizational Meeting.
2.
Step 2
Distribute sign-up sheets for tables, chairs, glasses, plates, napkins, utensils, barbecue grills, side dishes and other party essentials. Have plenty of trash cans and bins for recycling bottles and cans. Rent a portable toilet if necessary.
3.
Step 3
Plan the food and drinks. Call it international night and have each family make a dish that is unique to its heritage. Or have everyone bring their own food to grill. This is a surprisingly effective way to get strangers to mingle easily--they feel less awkward with something to do. Have everyone prepare his or her favorite cocktails and munchies for a happy hour. Don't forget nonalcoholic punches for those who don't drink alcohol and for kids.
4.
Step 4
Dress up the block with colorful decorations. Buy lots of balloons and have everyone tie them to trees and fences on their property. You might consider a block theme color and decorate accordingly. Ask each family to make a family banner to display on its front lawn. Hang pin~atas for the kids. Tiki torches and lots of twinkling lights are festive when the sun sets.
5.
Step 5
Organize entertainment. Bring in pony rides or a mobile petting zoo or rent an inflatable jumping structure for the kids. Ask the neighborhood fire station to send an engine by if it's available. Plan party games for kids and adults alike, such as a water balloon toss and an egg race.
6.
Step 6
Rock the street with music everyone will enjoy. Hook up a CD player outside or splurge on live music (see 335 Hire a Band).
7.
Step 7
Contact town officials to see about getting the road barricaded if it's a large enough group. You'll need to supply a map of the area where you'll be holding the event, including cross streets for barricades.
8.
Step 8
Send invitations to everyone on the block. Get the kids involved and have them stuff the invites in everyone's mailbox (check first to see if this is legal in your area).
Saturday, January 16, 2010
How to throw a "Oscars" party!
How to throw a "Oscars" Party
1.
Step 1
Make sure that you have plenty of comfortable seating and that everyone will have a clear view of the television.
2.
Step 2
Make a 90-minute mix tape of recognizable movie themes to play in the background before and after the ceremony. Put the tape deck on repeat.
3.
Step 3
Dress for the Oscars. Wear tuxes and evening gowns with rhinestone necklaces.
4.
Step 4
Announce guests over a microphone as they arrive. For example, "And now please welcome last year's winner of the best supporting soccer coach, Stan Murphy."
5.
Step 5
Provide appetizers and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
6.
Step 6
Pass out pens and ballots listing all the nominees and have everyone vote on who they think is going to win before the ceremony starts.
7.
Step 7
Tally results after the ceremony ends.
8.
Step 8
Present a fake plastic Oscar to the person who got the most right. Encourage the winner to make an acceptance speech.
1.
Step 1
Make sure that you have plenty of comfortable seating and that everyone will have a clear view of the television.
2.
Step 2
Make a 90-minute mix tape of recognizable movie themes to play in the background before and after the ceremony. Put the tape deck on repeat.
3.
Step 3
Dress for the Oscars. Wear tuxes and evening gowns with rhinestone necklaces.
4.
Step 4
Announce guests over a microphone as they arrive. For example, "And now please welcome last year's winner of the best supporting soccer coach, Stan Murphy."
5.
Step 5
Provide appetizers and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
6.
Step 6
Pass out pens and ballots listing all the nominees and have everyone vote on who they think is going to win before the ceremony starts.
7.
Step 7
Tally results after the ceremony ends.
8.
Step 8
Present a fake plastic Oscar to the person who got the most right. Encourage the winner to make an acceptance speech.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
GREAT New Years Eve Party Ideas
New Years Eve Party Ideas
You don't need Times Square to have a great New Years Eve party Make your New Years Eve party something special this year
It's hard to believe, but the New Year is just around the corner again. Have you started planning your New Years Eve party yet? If not, here are some ideas for your celebration to make this New Years Eve something special.
Make a family event
If you have kids at home, why not make this New Year's Eve party a family celebration? Kids love to celebrate with their parents and the magic of a midnight holiday makes it even more special. Add New Year's party decorations and some fun treats and you have the recipe for a family tradition in the making.
Consider a midnight super sundae celebration. Let each person choose their favorite ice cream flavors and toppings. As the magic moment approaches, begin assembling your sundaes. Save the whipped cream or the cherry on top for the last second of the old year, and the dig in as the ball falls. Top it off with a Shirley Temple toast.
Make it just for your family, or invite neighbors and friends with kids to join in. If your children are too young to make it to midnight, schedule a mock-midnight earlier in the evening, complete with a countdown and the celebratory sundaes.
Find a community celebration
From the giant M & M drop in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania to the Orange in Miami, more and more communities are creating their own special spin on the New Years Eve party in Times Square. Find out if your city or one nearby has their own midnight party and join in. It's a great way to celebrate the new year and have fun with the things that make your community special.
And since your neighbors are likely to be there, it's also a great place to make new friends in your area, as you ring in the New Year together.
Make it a team party
Whether your favorite sports team made it to the top or never made it onto the scoreboard this past year, why not have a New Years Eve party to celebrate their hard work, commiserate over their losses, relive their glory moments and wish for an even better year to come? Have guests dress in their favorite sports team jerseys or colors. Have videos of games on TV's in different rooms and serve game day foods like nachos, chili dogs and pizza.
At the stroke of midnight, have everyone scream out their team name along with their Happy New Year.
Have a romantic New Years Eve party for two
Who says a party has to be about a lot of guests? Make this New Years Eve all about the two of you. Book a fabulous hotel room in an out of the way location. Arrange for a midnight sleigh ride, moonlit hike or midnight sail, depending upon where you live. Stock up on fine champagne and luscious treats like chocolate covered strawberries, rich pates or an elegant dinner for two.
Make it about sharing dreams and reconnecting. Ban all discussion about what didn't happen in the last year or fears for the new one. Make it a night for romance and a New Years Eve party the two of you will never forget.
You don't need Times Square to have a great New Years Eve party Make your New Years Eve party something special this year
It's hard to believe, but the New Year is just around the corner again. Have you started planning your New Years Eve party yet? If not, here are some ideas for your celebration to make this New Years Eve something special.
Make a family event
If you have kids at home, why not make this New Year's Eve party a family celebration? Kids love to celebrate with their parents and the magic of a midnight holiday makes it even more special. Add New Year's party decorations and some fun treats and you have the recipe for a family tradition in the making.
Consider a midnight super sundae celebration. Let each person choose their favorite ice cream flavors and toppings. As the magic moment approaches, begin assembling your sundaes. Save the whipped cream or the cherry on top for the last second of the old year, and the dig in as the ball falls. Top it off with a Shirley Temple toast.
Make it just for your family, or invite neighbors and friends with kids to join in. If your children are too young to make it to midnight, schedule a mock-midnight earlier in the evening, complete with a countdown and the celebratory sundaes.
Find a community celebration
From the giant M & M drop in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania to the Orange in Miami, more and more communities are creating their own special spin on the New Years Eve party in Times Square. Find out if your city or one nearby has their own midnight party and join in. It's a great way to celebrate the new year and have fun with the things that make your community special.
And since your neighbors are likely to be there, it's also a great place to make new friends in your area, as you ring in the New Year together.
Make it a team party
Whether your favorite sports team made it to the top or never made it onto the scoreboard this past year, why not have a New Years Eve party to celebrate their hard work, commiserate over their losses, relive their glory moments and wish for an even better year to come? Have guests dress in their favorite sports team jerseys or colors. Have videos of games on TV's in different rooms and serve game day foods like nachos, chili dogs and pizza.
At the stroke of midnight, have everyone scream out their team name along with their Happy New Year.
Have a romantic New Years Eve party for two
Who says a party has to be about a lot of guests? Make this New Years Eve all about the two of you. Book a fabulous hotel room in an out of the way location. Arrange for a midnight sleigh ride, moonlit hike or midnight sail, depending upon where you live. Stock up on fine champagne and luscious treats like chocolate covered strawberries, rich pates or an elegant dinner for two.
Make it about sharing dreams and reconnecting. Ban all discussion about what didn't happen in the last year or fears for the new one. Make it a night for romance and a New Years Eve party the two of you will never forget.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
