Planning for a New Year’s Eve party at home can be very fun, which is exactly what 24 percent of Americans thought at the end of 2018, according to a poll. There may be more party hosts this year if people choose to celebrate at home without having to deal with a huge crowd. If you are one of those who want to host their own celebration at home, you need to prepare ahead of time by knowing what your guests would love to see or drink to start a brand new year with a bang. For foolproof party-planning in advance, here are some tips for hosting a New Year’s Eve bash that is one for the books.

Prepare An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party Ambiance

Nothing says “Happy New Year!” like a well-decorated house that suits the theme of your celebration. Your guests should always feel right at home upon entering your venue so everyone can relax and enjoy each other’s company while waiting for the clock to strike 12. You might want to enhance the mood by placing charming candle arrangements that you curated or bought from the store beforehand to give it a warmer glow. Since you are planning a party in advance, you will have ample time to design a candle arrangement that will illuminate the place and provide a subtle hint of fragrance to mask some of the unwanted smells.

If you decided on the theme of the party as early as possible, you will be able to purchase your decoration materials at a fraction of the cost. Many online party supplies shops offer huge discounts on New Year balloon letter kits, party hats, noise party sticks, and danglers that you can use to decorate your venue. Most of these are leftovers from the previous year’s celebration, so make sure that the items do not mention a specific year.

If you want more savings, you can gradually start working on do-it-yourself party decors during your free time so you don’t need to buy from the stores. This is also a good idea if you want to customize your party according to your theme to make it standout. You can also ask your guests to come in a specific color scheme and bring their own DIY party hats to showcase their personality.

Make A Curated Party Cuisine

You need to think about food that you will serve for the party in advance to get it out of the way. Part of the planning is choosing whether to serve your guests a sit down meal or set up a buffet table where they can choose their own food. You also need to choose the dishes that you will serve. List down your menu so it will be easier for you to shop for the ingredients that you will need for cooking before the lines at the grocery get crazy.

If you want your party catered by your favorite restaurant, you must notify the manager as early as possible. Remember, New Year’s Eve can be a very busy day for most food establishments. Call them ahead of time to make sure that they can accommodate your party, so you can make adjustments when needed.

Also, you need to consider your guests’ preferences, especially if they have food allergies. Ask them beforehand if they need to avoid certain foods and inform your caterer right away. This will prevent any unwanted incidents during your party.

Set The Mood With Music And Games

For a fun New Year’s Eve party, you need to select the type of music that suits the theme and download them at least a week before the event. You can select the songs based on your theme and arrange them according to the mood that you want your party to have. You can also ask your friends for suggestions or to send you their favorite songs that fit the party’s theme. Then add it to your playlist.

You can also ask them to pick the kinds of parlor games that they want to play while waiting for midnight. There are plenty of fun party game suggestions for adults online. Pick those that you think you and your friends will enjoy. You can practice playing the game first before the actual event to know if you and your guests will like it.

To make sure that your guests will never forget your New Year’s Eve party for the months and years to come, you can also buy disposable or Polaroid cameras to capture all the fun during the party and distribute it as soon as they arrive. Let them snap their favorite memories during the celebration and have it printed or shared online after the party. This will make all your efforts in staging an epic party in advance pay off.

You can now begin planning a New Year’s Eve bash that your family and friends will never forget!