When it comes to the ever popular New Years Eve party, there can be a lot of pressure that surrounds what you are doing for the big night. While there is always a lot of excitement that can bring to this celebration and hitting the town hard, it can also come with a lot of stress that involves whose going, transportation to and from your locations and the added expense of tickets to parties and menus at restaurants. One way to eliminate all of the chaos or pressure is celebrating the big night at home. Below are a few planning tips and tricks to ensure all of your guests ring in the New Year in the comfort of your home instead of waiting in line to get into a local hangout spot.
- Set The Ambiance – When thinking of a New Years party, you want to make sure that you have a soft glow in the room. I would suggest using some twinkle lights or put on a cozy fire for your guests to enjoy. The sun sets earlier this time of year, so you want to embrace the dim lighting in your home. If you want your guests to be in certain rooms, let them know were off limits are by setting up the room with various stations, plenty of seating and various appetizers and drinks for them to enjoy. Have a designated coat room area for your guests to use and the party isn’t cluttered with unnecessary items but leaves more for relaxing, dancing or talking. This will keep your guests contained in a few areas and also help you with clean up in the morning.
- Theme Parties – If you have a large group of friends and neighbors coming over, have a theme for the party! This theme could include a fancy black tie or a more fun approach like “Sparkles” and see what people come up with. Whoever comes best dresses can win a fun prize of your choosing! Think of fun and hilarious certificates for people to win or even a gift card to a local restaurant or spa for them to enjoy the new year.
- Activities – Parties can last longer with a cocktail hour plus then anticipating for the ball to drop you’ll want to make sure your guests are enjoying their time at your home. Plan a few fun activities for them to enjoy like setting up a few games of cards or dice at tables throughout your party area. You can also have a few appetizers which can give your guests time to enjoy it while they wait for dinner that you might be serving later on. You could also ask everyone to write down their goal or resolution for the new year or a prediction for what the year is to come and put it in a jar. At the end of the night, you can share what everyone wrote to get everyone excited for the upcoming year.
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4. All In The Details – While you want the food, drinks and atmosphere of your home to be special, it’s also the little details that make things a hit too. Small shot glasses of mouthwash before the clock strikes midnight is a fun way to get everyone excited or having a customized playlist for your guest to send their favorite songs to in advance is another way to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. One way to also help out is making sure the overall space of your home is ready for your guests too including a clean and well maintained area for them to enjoy all the New Years festivities. This includes perhaps updating a few things before your guests even step foot in your home. Has your floor needed some major face lift? Why not call a local business in the New Jersey area called Selecta Flooring. They offer decades of knowledge and expertise on picking the right flooring that your guests will wow over. The company offers laminate, flooring options and hardwood. They should be a go to company with any questions, concerns and a way to transform your home into what you always wanted. At Selecta Flooring they also know how important it is to have eco-friendly wood floors. Hardwood floor installation is no longer a detriment to the environment, with the right woods and finishes, hardwood flooring can be just as eco-friendly as any other kind of flooring. They provide wood floors in the Union County area that people can be proud of both environmentally and aesthetically.
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