Our year is dotted with holidays that lend themselves perfectly to themed parties. However, we’ve all had the displeasure of attending a bad Christmas party or a 4th of July bash that we wish we hadn’t come to. Here are a few tips for those aspiring party hosts who want to make a great impression.
First, don’t invite too many people, especially if the party is going to be held indoors in your apartment. A 1000 square foot apartment doesn’t really have room for more than 8-10 people, so trim down your invite list to only include those who you really want to have over.
Second, be sure to get into the spirit of the holiday. If you have some cheesy decorations, be sure to put them out. If you are making food from scratch, try to theme the food to the holiday. If you are hosting a party, people are going to expect you to embrace the tradition of what the holiday represents. If people show up and all you’ve done is order a pizza and bought some beers, chances are, they won’t show up again next year.
The question is often raised: television or music during a party? Music allows for people to dance and enjoy themselves, but what if you play things that aren’t popular with anyone but yourself? The key is to use a satellite radio channel that plays different kinds of music. Most cable systems offer a series of channels that play nothing but music. You can toggle between the stations to find something that everyone likes.
If you are looking for that one extra feature that can really set your party apart from the rest, try ordering a sports event on pay-per-view or playing a DVD that ties in the theme of your party. That way, people who want to sit and watch television have something to do along with those that want to listen to music.
