7 Steps to Hosting a Great Party

What goes into hosting a great party? Some good booze, overall good company and a main dish which is sure to knock your socks off; all this is basically what makes a good party great, right? Not really. Although for the partiers among us, even this might seem like too much of an effort; having a good party requires more than just good pizza and a few friends. These are times when you create memories – some good and some cringe-worthy – but still memories which remind you of the past and how much fun you can have with the people you love.

To help those of you out there who are novices at being hosts, we are going to give you 7 tips which are sure to help you host a wonderful party bash, without breaking your bank.

1.     Set Your Theme

Themed parties allow your guests to use their creativity to make costumes, which leads to some interesting conversation starters. Themed parties also help because they allow you to serve up some great themed food, which only add to the overall ambience of the night.

2.     Plan a Few Events

Some staple events during the party such as charades, dance contests which really help in letting your guests loosen up and have fun. And if you add some small prizes for winners; then the competitive streak only adds more to the excitement.

3.     Don’t Go Crazy with Food

Even for the most themed parties, generic choices for food still work perfectly. Okay, so you might not expect pizza at a renaissance themed party, but that doesn’t mean you can’t simply opt for some sandwiches, sausage rolls and a cheese platter for the menu. Besides, it’s better to have smaller amounts of manageable food since many times, food gets left over and throwing it away will only bring misery, especially if you’ve spent all day making it.

4.     Go Easy on the Booze

 Alcohol is fuel for a party, but even too much fuel can sometimes destroy the moment. Don’t serve too much alcohol for your guests since getting too sloshed can lead to some terribly embarrassing moments. Try to keep your guests entertained and get their attention away from taking a swig.

5.     Hire Apt Entertainment

Although there aren’t many options when it comes to hiring entertainment for a party, the best option is always the classic one. There are many magicians who can be hired for parties. Party magicians know exactly how to work the audience and keep their attention on the acts. Some of the top magicians in the UK such as Noel Qualter practice many different magic tricks to keep the masses entertained, which is probably why their services are so much in demand.

6.     Change the Music

 For a good party to become great, the music needs to compel the people to get on the dance floor. It should provide them with the kind of ambiance that makes them dance like there’s no tomorrow. This means that even if you host a party with a classic theme, taking a chunk of the party time and simply popping some dance music will surely do a world of good for the night.

7.     Invite People You Like

This one was saved for last because of a particular reason. As creatures who like being liked, we often invite those people to parties who simply come for the event and not for you. They stay in their corner and leave after having all the fun without really acknowledging your effort. And even though this is childish to assume, no party host will deny that they’ve had their experience with those kinds of guests. So to have a successful party, only invite those who you know will actually want to be there for you.

And lastly, to be a good party host, you have to remember to have fun. Sure, running around in stress like a headless chicken might feel like part and parcel of being a party host, but if you want to enjoy the night, you have to revel in the event that you’ve created. So go ahead and get the night started. Order those sandwiches and call your party magician and have yourself a night to remember.