Are you throwing a Valentine’s theme party this year? Do you need some ideas? Check out our five tips for throwing an awesome apartment bash this year!
Tip 1: Invitations
Depending on the formality of your party, you can choose official invitations, emailed invitations or just verbally announce. Either way, you choose, make sure it’s using the holiday colors and verbiage (lots of LOVE) while also setting the tone for the party.
Tip 2: Décor
Obviously, you’ll want to stick somewhat to the color scheme of Valentines, like red, white and pink. Incorporate these colors in many of the decorations to give your party a truly lovely look. You might want to think about streamers, plates, napkins, cups, tablecloth and of course the party staple balloons! And as I mentioned in our ‘cheap decorations’ blog, you can always make a lot of your decorations by using construction paper, colored plates cut out in the shape of hearts, or print out images on your computer. It’ll add just a bit more flair while not depleting your funds!
Tips 3: Food/Beverages
This is where a lot of your budget is going to be spent. You could do the usual finger foods for the party, i.e. chips, dips, wings, etc. Or you could do a dessert buffet! Give your guests all the treats they can take! J For beverages you can have the normal soda, water, etc. Or you can have a theme drink like ‘lovers punch’ or something of that nature.
Tip 4: Entertainment
You’ll want your guests to be entertained during your party. So make sure there are plenty of fun games for everyone to be involved in, music for the background and/or dancing as well as crafts for any children involved or adults that particularly enjoy it! But if you’re having an informal gathering where everyone knows everyone, then it may not be necessary to do all this. Just let everyone mingle!
Tip 5: Gifts
If you are going to be doing games, make sure there is a prize for each of the winners. You could also do door prizes or a gift exchange. And don’t forget little party favors as a thank you for the guests attending.
Did these ideas help? Will you incorporate them in your Valentine’s Party? I sure hope so!