Every NYE party host wants their event to be successful. There are a lot of details to consider to pull off the perfect party to ring in the New Year. If you are the host or hostess these 10 New Year’s Eve Party Tips might help you with your party.
1. Play Games. Plan a few great games for your celebration. If your party is large with a lot of guests, you may want to select group games. If your party is smaller you may want to break into small groups or play board games, cards, scrabble, or Uno. We did a Google search for you and came up with this; 23 New Year’s Eve Party Games and Ideas to Celebrate 2022!
2. Decorate Your Drinks. Champagne can be garnished nicely with a few touches. here are simple ways to garnish a champagne flute or glass in a matter of minutes (or seconds, depending on which garnish you choose).
3. Dance The Night Away. New Year’s Eve is a magical celebration of dance! There’s nothing more fun than a dance party for New Year’s Eve. If you are hiring a DJ or special talent, they will have a collection of music. Most of them do take requests. Ask your talent before booking them if requests are part of their service.
It is a good idea to ask what kind of music they play. Make sure your musician plays Hip Hop, Motown, Disco, Salsa, Swing, and more. If you are doing DIY music, download your selections, plan a dance list, and borrow a good sound system. Have everyone you are celebrating with choosing one song, Spotify has a feature where multiple users can edit a playlist so that should make it easy. It will be fun trying to guess who added what songs.
4. Create an Instagram Photo Party Balloon Wall. Balloons always spell FUN! Rent a helium tank for floating balloons, blow up and stick balloons to the way spelling out 2022. Fill balloons with confetti and candy. Balloons are always a great party favorite.
5. Light Glitter Candles. Candles add mood to every event. Sparkling candles will enhance your lighting. Generously spread candles around your party space.
6. Bring Out the Noisemakers. Purchase party favors and noisemakers and any local party store or retailer. If you want to DIY Your New Year’s Eve noisemakers, you can do that for extra fun and excitement. A New Year’s Eve countdown is not complete without noisemakers. Don’t forget confetti poppers. They are a hit.
7. Setup A Photo Booth Station. You may want to rent a photo booth for your party. You can create a DIY photo space instead of renting a photo booth. You know everyone is going to be taking photos all night, so make sure you set up a photo opportunity station in a corner or use a wall. Ass festive accents and create fun backgrounds. Gold is a great color for a background. Add some lights to the area. Take digital images of great photo shots and have them printed for wall backgrounds. Add in glitter, textures, 2022 themes, and more. The local party store sells props for guests to hold or pose with for fun memorable photos. Add a few chairs or fun accents for guests. You can provide a photographer or have plenty of disposable cameras available for guests to pick up and take candid photos. Your guests will love taking photos and sharing them on social media.
8. Fireworks. If your party moves outdoors, don’t forget the sparklers. Guests will enjoy lighting and twirling sparklers. When the clock strikes midnight! Sparklers are a fun (and often idea to go with a champagne toast.
9. Food. Guests will be eating throughout the night. Select your appetizers accordingly. Create a festive menu and make sure your appetizers can sit out and still be good near the midnight hour. Rotating appetizers is a great idea. As items are gone, bring out fresh appetizers throughout the evening. Leave it up to your caterer to suggest the food that will last the entire night.
If you are serving hot food having a set time to serve will help, ensure that the food is fresh. You may want to consider hiring a caterer like The Gourmet Machine and Catering to prepare all your appetizers and charcuterie boards and deliver them to your venue. You can order hot appetizers or cold items ready to serve. You can order backups and put them in the refrigerator to pull out as you rotate. This is a fantastic way to serve desserts as well. Save all the time, expense, and effort making all the food. This is an event that you will want to spend extra to save time.
10. Safety. If you are renting a venue, try to follow the guidelines for use at the event. Whether at a venue or at a home, plan for parking that follows the rules of the venue or your community HOA. Also, consider your noise limitations. NYE is a party where guests can enjoy alcohol, or just get excited. If the event is in your home, you may want to take safety precautions. Make plenty of space for guests to dance. Set designates spots for eating and sitting. Set up enough space for musicians. Have a good flow of traffic for buffet tables, drink stations, and mingling areas. Always be mindful of potential accidents, falls, or food spills.
Have a wonderful evening. Make your party memorable for your guests. When your party is the talk of the town, guests will tell their friends. You will have a well-attended event for years to come.
If you need more New Year’s Eve party ideas or catering in Orlando, Florida, contact The Gourmet Machine and Catering for assistance.
