Halloween Party Planning Tips
If you are going to have a Halloween party this year, you probably want to make sure this is the best and most fabulous Halloween party your friends have ever seen, right? Of course, you do this, so that you want to make sure that you start planning ahead of time so that you can cover all the bases without running into the last minute. There's a lot to think about, so here are some tips to get you started on the road to Halloween party superstardom!
The theme is everything ...
Do not skip the invitation ...
Next, tell your guests ahead of time what to expect at your Halloween party to match the theme you want to design your Halloween invitation. Of course, if you are requiring your guests to wear a specific dress type to fit the theme, make sure you tell them so that there is no confusion. When it is a princess party, there is nothing worse than showing up in a gladiator costume. So make sure that everyone knows what to do ahead of time.
You can definitely buy pre-made Halloween invitations that match your theme, but it's also a nice touch to make them your own. You can create them on your computer using Halloween clipart, fonts, and borders that are easily available online. Or you can take out the old construction paper, scissors, and glue and make your Halloween invitation the old fashioned way. Don't worry about making them full because your guests will be impressed no matter what they look like! You can use many free online invitation services such as evite.com that allow you and your guests to track whose presence. You can also post other fun things in the days before your Halloween party to get your guests excited about the event.
Party decorations set the mood ...
Your Halloween party decorations are probably the most important things that you should consider when planning your party. They don't have to match properly, but if you're having a 1950s grease party, try to stay away from the Dracula decor. Remember to get plates, cups, napkins, plastic silverware, bowls, and plenty of serving trays that match the theme. If you are really creative, you can make your own tableware! Buy inexpensive glass plates and cups and paint your Halloween party theme on the bottoms and outsides.
The decoration of your party should set a mood and evenly spread around the party area. You can also create little subject areas within your subject. If you're having a pirate-themed party, you can decorate the bar area like an old pub, the dance floor like a ship, and the sitting area like a prison cell, complete with inmates and skeletons. Huh. Just have fun and be creative.
Party food and drink to match…
If you can manage it, then, of course, the food and drink of your Halloween party should follow your theme. There are so many great foods and drink recipes out there that you can find in books, magazines, and online that work great for Halloween parties. It is fun to eat, eat, and eat your food like eyeballs, spoiled fingers, internal organs, bugs, and spiders. Bloody or odd-colored drinks are also a Halloween favorite. The use of dry ice inside the punches can cause very impressive and terrible effects. Just make sure you follow the usage instructions and beware of dry ice chips. If dry ice can be dangerous, remind your guests to try to impress the crowd before one of them drops down!
With a little preparation and attention to detail, your Halloween party should be one of those events that will go down in history and be talked about for years to come. The problem is, how will you do it next Halloween? Have fun!
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