10 Tips on Planning a New Year’s Party
New year is around the corner. You can make the last day of the year fantastic by celebration at home with a few close friends as the city is not in a mood to celebrate in a big way. Because of the horrific multiple terror strikes in Mumbai coupled with economic slowdown, most of the clubs, restaurants have cancelled their New Year’s Bash. Don’t let all this crush your party spirit.
New Year’s Eve is considered the biggest party of the year so plan your party well by keeping these points in mind - Budget, Guest list, Space, Music, Ambience/Decoration, Fun Activities, Food and Bar.
Here are 10 Tips to paln a good new year party at home.
1) Stock up on all your party snacks and drinks 2/3 day in advance. You don’t have to worry about too much cooking. Cook a few and order a few.
The way to go on New Year’s Eve is to serve light snacks, cocktails or finger foods instead of a sit-down dinner. This will give people the opportunity to mingle with each other and will not restrict them to the dinner table.
Arrange all your food onto platters an hour before you are expecting your guests cover them with aluminum foil and place them in the fridge until party time.
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2) Make sure you have a variety of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Also have a hot coffee option on hand for those who will hang on even after the party is almost over.
3) Arrange plenty of ice (at least 20/15 cubes per person), enough glasses (at least two per person), cocktail napkins, tissues and backups of everything (hidden in the kitchen or under the bar).
4) If you are waiting for the occasion to open your champagne, this is it. Make sure you have some bubbly to cork open when the clock strikes twelve. It’s a good idea to have champagne flutes handy.
5) Keep your TV room neat and tidy in case your guests wants to watch TV for some time to check how the world is celebrating.
6) Decorate your home with streamers ( you can choose a color theme) the day before the party. Order balloons just to add party mood and pick them up the morning of your party along with the extra ice you will need. Think of also having party hats, confetti, horns, noisemakers, and tiaras.
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7) Organize a buffet table in the afternoon and arrange cutlery, plates and glasses on the table but don’t forget to leave space for the food platters. Use paper cups, plates, and plastic cutlery to avoid things from breaking and to avoid having to do the dishes the morning-after if you have many guests and no domestic help.
8 ) Select the music you will play a few days in advance of your party and program it into your system or burn a few CD’s. Your play list should include dance, dance, and more dance and some slow music for when things get mellow.
9) Ask your friends to write down their New Year’s Resolution/wish on a piece of paper and put it in a self addressed envelope. Send these envelops to them the next year end and they will be delighted to received it. This special treat only requires a few envelopes, paper and pens gathered in advance. . Many of your friends will meet or exceed their goals next year and you will be amazed at the many thank-you calls and stories that come back to you from the letters!
10) Be in your best mood and wear your smile when your guests arrive. Plan your prep time and menu around your available time and budget. Relax and realize that even if you serve Dominos Pizza your guests will make that a part of something memorable.
Have a great New Year’s, party and make sure your friends are not driving back drunk.
Do write to us about your party, MyBandra would love to share your party experience, Photos, Tips, New Year Resolutions/Wishes with all our members.
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