Do’s and Don’ts of a New Year’s Eve party
Planning a party can be hard work, especially right after the rush of the holidays. Before you get blindsided with the Christmas bustle, consider making a game plan for your New Year’s Eve Party.
Whether you’re hosting a riotous party with friends, or an intimate evening with family, else, here are some dos and don’ts for the night.
With these tips, you’ll be sure to ring in the New Year with style.
Do:
Know your audience and cater to their tastes.
A good host is putting on a performance, and attendees are the audience. Everything from the food served, to the music played, to the theme of the event should be planned with them in mind.
Keep the essentials stocked.
You’d be surprised how quickly a party can turn sour when the most basic of items — plates, cups, ice, drinks, etc. — run out. Always make sure you have enough of the basics on hand to last throughout the entire night.
Plan your space strategically.
Make sure you have clearly defined areas for all the different types of people and activities at your party. For example, smokers will need easy access to the outside, and their smoking area needs to be away from those who choose to abstain from cigarettes.
Along these lines, make sure to keep a large trashcan in a designated area, while also placing smaller ones around the party. Things go more smoothly when people can easily throw things away.
Don’t:
Overthink
A good host should be able to handle any sudden situation, but should also be able to sink into the background and have fun himself.
Force your guests to have a good time
This goes along with overthinking, but it’s a bit different. Successful parties happen organically.
If your guests want to play charades, they will, but forcing them to do so just makes things seem unnatural.
Be afraid to take charge
This might seem like the opposite of what was just said, but a great host will be able to handle situations that erupt and threaten to dismantle everyone’s fun. If someone is out of control or rude, don’t be afraid to remove them for the wellbeing of the group.
