There’s nothing in the world more satisfying than watching your friends and family have a great time together. That’s the main motivation of hosting a party – to bring together your favorite people and give them a night they’ll never forget. If you’re looking to host the party of the year, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few things to include for your next soiree to make sure your guests have the time of their life.
Food
Possibly the most important component of any great get-together is the food. Food is a source of comfort for many, and providing the right food and drink for your guests can really improve the quality of the event. One way to take it up a notch is by hiring servers to pass our hors d’oeuvres while guests mingle. You should also have drinks available right as they enter the party – alcoholic or otherwise. Many people feel more comfortable mingling with a drink in hand, as it gives them something to do during a lull or an awkward moment. Let guests take some of the party’s home with them by providing take-out containers for leftovers. This is especially helpful at the dessert table, as many may find themselves full before the cake is served.
Entertainment
When you think of party entertainment, you may think of music. It’s true that music is an integral part of any party. Before the big night, many people get together a playlist of crowd-favorites to keep guests entertained, but what if you could go above and beyond? One way to step up your party game is by hiring a live band wedding or a DJ. While this is often the case at weddings, it’s also appropriate for any type of party, such as a sweet 16 or graduation. Not enough? There are dancers for hire in your area that will take the entertainment quality of your party to the next level. You can even look into a comedian for hire for your next adult party, or magicians or actors to enhance the quality of your child’s birthday party.
Games
People either love games or hate them. At a party, it can feel daunting to some to take part in an activity with people they are just meeting, while some think it’s a great ice breaker. Some love trivia or thought-provoking games, while others want to sit back and relax. To accommodate both types of people at your next event, provide game stations where people can get together and have some fun, but also have space for mingling and relaxing. If you’re hosting at your house, turn your living room or den into a game room with a video game console hooked up to the TV and a selection of multiplayer games to choose from. If you’re having an outdoor event, go beyond the typical cornhole games and set up a “lawn Twister” board, using grass-friendly spray paint. You can even rent out carnival games or an inflatable bounce house! Games are also an awesome addition to any wedding reception.
Favors
People love to have something to take home from a party, and that includes the dessert mentioned earlier. The common thing to do for an event, such as a shower or wedding, is to give out bottle openers, shot glasses, or other items, sometimes engraved with the date of the event, but this has been done time and time again. A better way to help your guests remember the night is by renting a photo booth. Your friends and family will love squeezing together for photos and taking home those memories. If you’d like to opt for favors as well, avoid adding clutter to their lives and send guests off with a one-time use item. Bath bombs are perfect for your daughter’s sweet 16 or a bridal shower, while custom temporary tattoos are fun for your bachelor party or graduation cookout.
