Don’t
drop the ball just yet! New Year’s Eve has a way of sneaking up on people, and
if you haven’t had the chance to plan anything other than your guest list to a
tentative party, here are some great last-minute ideas that will delude your
guests into thinking you planned ahead! Of course, there are countless ways to
spend the night, but here are a few ideas that serve as an alternative to the
over-hyped and expensive ways to spend New Year’s Eve.
1)
Dress your best
Whether
you are celebrating the New Year with that special someone or you plan to fill
your home with your friends and family, this is the perfect occasion not to
hold back. Host an elegant soiree by
encouraging your guests to wear their party clothes. You may want to throw in
some fun props such as boas, tiaras, hats, noisemakers and horns for good
measure. The extra amusement will not only accessorize apparel, but it will set
the party atmosphere.
2)
Party Food Ideas
Make
it a BYOA (bring your own appetizer) event. Ask your guests to bring some easy
finger foods that require little preparation such as raw vegetables, fruit,
nuts and cheese with crackers. This will keep you and your guests till you have
dinner. As for dinner, opt for a romantic candlelit dinner following midnight.
After the countdown and noisy fun, have your guests gather around the table to
share a meal and their hopes for the New Year.
3)
A night for toasting
In
order to be a thoughtful and gracious host, make sure to provide your guests
with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, so that your guests who do not
drink will not feel pressured. There is no need to be a mixologist to pull off
impressive drinks. You can find a myriad of festive drinks online to cater to
groups. Along with your drinks, be prepared to share a toast or two throughout
the evening, so you can kick off things for your guests and have them
participate.
Have
a great New Year’s party! Remember to drink responsibly and to take it upon
yourself as a host not to allow any of your guests drive home intoxicated.
Happy New Year!
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