How to: Throw a spooky soirée
With Halloween lurking just around the corner, it is time to begin planning a ghoulish get-down to celebrate the fearfully fun holiday with friends.
First, decide on a theme for the party. Will this be a costume-filled, spooky soirée or a dance party complete with a “Thriller” dance-off? By deciding on a specific theme, buying the appropriate decorations, refreshments and more is instantly made easier.
Next, send out the party invites at least two weeks in advance. Since most party RSVPs are received via Facebook event, be sure to clearly explain to guests whether or not they can bring friends in order to gauge the size of the crowd you will be entertaining. Also decide whether or not you will be charging admission for the event, which is a growing trend among college party hosts. For attendees not festive enough to arrive adorned in an outrageous costume, charge two to five dollars to help cover the cost of party supplies.
On the day of the party, invite friends over to help set up the decorations, gather food and drinks and compile the perfect Halloween playlist (complete with the haunting theme song to “Halloween”). By having a few helping hands, you are apt to be less stressed and more excited about the night to come as the party planner.
Last, remember to have fun. Enjoy all of the costumes, great music and memories with friends. Be sure to have a camera on hand to snap photos of all of the macabre madness that is sure to go down.
Posted by Lindsay Shoemake
on Oct 20 2011. Filed under Leisure.
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