How to Throw an Awesome New Year’s Bash
Are you tired of the same old predictable New Year’s Eve party? You know, the snoozer gatherings where most people head home before midnight even rolls around? This year, celebrate with an event that’ll keep everyone in a festive mood well into the wee hours of the new year.
For an absolutely awesome New Year’s party, here are some can’t-miss tips from Hall Acura Virginia Beach:
Hire a bartender
If you’re planning on having a full bar, don’t try to be your own bartender for the evening. You’ll likely invest so much time and effort in making drinks that you’ll end up missing all the fun. By hiring a professional bartender for the event, you’ll broaden the menu of libations for your guests to enjoy.
Not only will he or she be able to make classic favorites like martinis and cosmopolitans, but you could also choose to work with the bartender to come up with a special drink just for your party. If the price of a professional bartender is too high, consider making one special mixed drink that can be served punch-style so you can prepare it in advance and enjoy the party.
Plan for Great Music
Nothing sets the stage for a great party quite so readily as music, so you should plan ahead and be prepared. First, consider what kind of vibe you want the party to have. If you are looking to set the scene for a low-key, sophisticated event, build a playlist of jazz crooner favorites or Brazilian Bossa Nova.
If a dance party is more your speed, build your playlist accordingly. Or begin with mellow songs and slowly build energy in the playlist over time. As the music picks up speed, so will the party. Of course, if money is no object, you can also hire a local band or DJ and let them do what they do best.
Food is the Key to a Party-Goer’s Heart
Most New Year’s Eve parties take place after dinner, but you can bet that no one will stick around till midnight if there’s nothing to eat. Plan a menu of indulgent and festive finger foods, and you won’t be lacking for guests when the New Year’s countdown begins. This doesn’t mean you have to slave away in the kitchen, though.
In fact, plan things so that you don’t have anything to do in the kitchen once the party starts. Ideas for foods to make ahead of time include cheese and crackers, nuts, spreads and pates, chocolate truffles, crudites, crostini, and baked brie with honey or fruit preserves, and baguettes. For larger or more formal affairs, consider hiring a professional caterer and plan for a buffet or even passed hors d’oeuvres.
Another option is to order food from local restaurants that routinely cater and put together a buffet that way.
Decorations
The best New Year’s parties set the tone with an over-the-top ambiance, something that can easily be achieved with a few well-chosen decorations. In addition to hats and noisemakers for your revelers, decorate your party room with crepe paper streamers, banners, and balloons. If you don’t mind the cleanup, hand out confetti to everyone so they can really get wild once the clock strikes midnight.
Costumes
Establish a theme and request that everyone dress up in that mode. For example, consider making it a masquerade party and ask everyone to wear their best masks. When people wear costumes, they tend to let down their guard a little more than usual, creating a party atmosphere that is more relaxed and fun for everyone. As Oscar Wilde once said, "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."