(Newswire.net — November 30, 2022) — The holiday season presents an opportunity to host gatherings and parties with family and friends. The drinks, the food, and the association make holding parties the year’s climax. But it can be hectic to plan an entire evening of fun, especially if you’ve just moved into a new home. However, these tips can help you sail smoothly into your holiday party.
1. Create a List of Essential Items
The list might be long, but it is necessary. Writing down what you will require for the holiday party goes a long way in ensuring that the party is a success.
2. Plan your Menu
Your guests will appreciate a diverse menu as it appeals to guests with different preferences and palates. Prepare some indulgent and healthy options, a mix of savory and sweet bites, vegetarian and meaty recipes, and a few gluten-free options. Lastly, ensure the food is bite-size to avoid awkwardness.
3. Rent Chairs and Tables
Holiday parties can bring a lot of people into your home. So, it would be best to consider creating more seating space to accommodate all your guests. An excellent solution is renting chairs and tables that you can be taken away after the party. You may not have a large enough table to accommodate everyone, but several rented ones can serve the purpose.
4. Choose a Color Scheme
Many accessories to consider when hosting a holiday party, such as flowers, menu signs, plates, cocktail napkins, etc. Without a color scheme, the choices may be overwhelming. You can work with an event partner to help choose a suitable color scheme and accessories.
5. Keep the Food Simple for a Small Gathering
Food is a necessity for any party. However, if you hold a small holiday party, you do not need to prepare an assortment of extravagant meals. Besides, your guests may not have much time to sit down with a knife and a fork while mingling and enjoying themselves. Instead, you can prepare simple foods such as chips, fruits, sandwiches, and self-serve drinks. Set up a small area where your guests can serve themselves easily.
6. Include Interactive and Fun Activities
Make your party entertaining by setting up movies, games, or a comfortable seating area. This will add fun to your party. If you have no idea of the movies or games to include, call a few guests and ask them for ideas on fun activities for the party.
7. Create a Music Playlist
Have a ready playlist to kick off the evening. Besides filling up the lulls that occur at some points in the night, music helps build a fun environment that keeps everyone going. If you don’t have the time or don’t know what to put together, you can find holiday playlists online to keep your party jolly.
8. Make Menu Cards
Many people like to know what they are eating. So, make menu cards to identify every dish. Menu cards help call out allergens like shellfish or peanuts. You also don’t get to answer the question, “what is this?” throughout the day or night.
Following these tips can make your holiday party memorable and stress-free.