A housewarming party can be a great way to hang out with family and friends while introducing them to your new home. You can also invite the neighbors if you are feeling up for it. Throwing a housewarming party is easy, throwing a great one will take a bit of work, and throwing an awesome housewarming party is a touch less work than a normal one. Certainly so, with these tips below. Let’s get this party started. Well… let's plan it.
Before you can invite people to your new house, you would have to move in. This also means that you would need some time to get used to your new space. Not only to unpack, but also to get the kids and pets settled, and remember where everything is.
But, also for you to enjoy your new home without playing host. It would be a good idea to have your housewarming party after two weeks of you and your family, partner, yourself, etc. just chilling in your new space. Plus, it will give you a chance to properly unpack.
Once you get settled, then would be a great time to start planning your housewarming party. This can be fun but you would have to decide on certain things. Such as what type of housewarming party it will be. Yes, it is housewarming, but what is that exactly? Well, it can mean:
You would also have to ask yourself and your family some questions:
And whatever other questions come up during the planning process.
Another aspect of throwing a housewarming party is that you should not stress yourself out and overthink it. The party is not only for your guest by yourself as well. Therefore, you do not have to go over the top with activities to do, fancy foods, expensive drinks, or party favors. You can if you want, but the party must reflect who you are.
So if you are someone that is into the fancy then go for it. Likewise, if you are into board games and a movie night, that is fine too. The housewarming is like your new home, it shows who you are, but with less stress.
When you have settled and settled what you want to do for the housewarming party, you can start to send out invitations. You would want to do this a few days or a week before the party so that your guests have time to plan and reply. Also, you would want a cutoff date for replies so that you can have time to prepare. As you know a housewarming party invitation includes the new address, since they do not know it, the time, date, and theme if there is one.
Also, you can make the party invites look interesting, just to have some designing fun on your end. Plus, have in mind that you still live in the house where the party was held. This means that you would have to account for cleaning up which you can do in a day. Depending on the size of the housewarming party. Just keep it at the back of your head.
Keep in mind, not only the number of people you want to invite but also the spacing. While the more the merrier can be a way of life, it is not so when everyone is uncomfortable in a tight space. Also, you would want your guests to be comfortable. While we are on the subject of guests you may want to consider inviting your neighbors just so you can have a chance to get to know them, and they you.
No party is complete without something to drink and snacks, or even a meal. The type of food you have at your housewarming party will depend on what type it is. If it is an outdoor one, then a BBQ would not hurt, if it is an indoor one, then finger foods or a sit-down meal can do wonders. If it is a chilled evening, then chips all the way.
Also, you would want to stock up on food as well as drinks. This is the main reason why you would want your guests to give you a bit of notice so that you can get the items a day or a few hours before the event. Plus, you would want to have a variety of food for some people who are vegan or vegetarian, as well as non-alcoholic drinks outside of water, tea and coffee.
You may want to cover your food table with a tablecloth just to protect the furniture as well as use coasters for drinks. You do not have to make a big deal of the latter, you can just slide a coaster under a drink or lead by example and the guests will get the hint.
This is such a “you” section where the type of games or activities (if any) will depend on what you like to do. If you are into playing games then a few card games, big board games for a lot of players will do or even video games. Or a movie night, or just a gathering with chatting and chilling. Whatever you want to do during your housewarming party, you would have to prepare for it. Even if it is just the latter, people would need to sit down for a bit. So plan what you want to do, but do not overdo it.
It is a suggestion to have a backup plan in case the housewarming party goes low too soon. This can be in the form of a few games, a funny movie, or music. A backup plan to pick up the energy can always help. Or taking suggestions from your guests can make them feel more included, but just have a Plan B so that they see that you are on your party-having game.
A house tour can also be in the cards for your housewarming party. It is okay if you want to show off your new home, and some house owners even show off the bedrooms. So plan your house tour from the start to where the housewarming party will be held. It does not need to be detailed, but a chance for everyone to see what is up. Likewise, you can skip the group tour and lead guests around if they ask you to.
Just make sure your new house is ready for the party by being clean, settled, and organized.
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