Halloween parties make a great alternative to trick-or treating. Planning in advance will keep the party fun and less-stressful. As with most events, you should try and give yourself a minimum of 4 weeks to plan your party. This allows plenty of time for ordering on-line party supplies, cake orders invitations etc. However planning a Halloween party is much easier than most, because you already know your theme. Here’s some great tips for planning a fabulous Halloween party:
Send out Invitations: Get your party invitations out 1-2 weeks before the party. To avoid any confusion, clearly state instructions about themes, costumes, and when the party ends. Decide if you want to encourage costumes or discourage costumes and clearly communicate this on the invitation.
Have Adult Supervision: For minors, adult supervision is necessary for safety reasons as well as preventing any property damage. Adults can help with the party and enforce rules, while the guests have fun. Most parents want to know that their children will be safe on Halloween, and will only allow a child to attend a supervised party. Consider asking some of the guest’s parents to help supervise.
Have a Camera Handy: Take pictures and arrange them in a photo album to show your guests after the party. Better yet, Buy a huge photo album and add pictures every year, after your annual Halloween Party. It’s hilarious to watch how the costumes evolve over the years. Another idea is to have someone take Polaroid pictures of each guest as they arrive. Give everyone their pic as they leave your party in remembrance of the occasion.
Have a Backup Plan: If you’re planning your party outdoors, be prepared for inclement weather. Have other arrangements ready at a moments notice.
Get Help in Decorating: Allow some guests to arrive early and help with the Halloween decorations. This will ease your workload and add some creative minds. Kids love to decorate for Halloween, so utilize their energy!
Supply Food and Candy: What’s a party without goodies? Try dressing up your food to look like gross things such as eyeballs, body parts, etc. Make the punch look like blood. Find recipes on the web for spooky Halloween treats.
Hand out Party Favors: Don’t let the kids leave empty handed. Hand out gifts to game contest winners and make up some party favor bags with Halloween candy.
Activities: Consider bobbing for apples, carving pumpkins, or telling spooky stories.
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