How to throw a party to which everyone will be talking

1. Make a guest list

Think there will be enough space for each guest and utensils. If the apartment is a sofa and a couple of dishes, it is best to move the holiday on neutral territory, or reduce the list of invitees. Be sure to ask if a guest comes alone or with a "plus 1" - for many couples on holiday invitation is automatically extended to the two of them, the children and the dog. Think twice before you call people who are poorly related to each other - if the party will be alcohol, old grudges will spill out accurately.

2. Calculate the costs

Would be a shame to think through all the details of a party in the style of the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and in the store to understand that area with a chocolate fountain is not enough money. Calculate everything in advance and, if anything, change the subject and scope of the party. You do not have to take the whole organization itself: you can ask guests to chip in money in advance, bring a dessert or drinks.

3. Invite your guests for a few weeks

Give people time to make the evening may be that they need to agree in advance on the job or find one to leave the child. Group for the party in the social networks - a convenient way to invite all the guests a few clicks. But carefully check the privacy settings: a schoolgirl in the UK accidentally calledGirl, 14, fears 21,000 party guests after Facebook invite blunder on his birthday 21 000 people, confusing kind of event to Facebook.

4. Prepare a place to party

Count the seats: chairs, sofas, chairs, ottomans, pillows - guests do not have to stand all the time. Clean away the valuable things you can accidentally break, and my grandmother's favorite vase. Place a party can be decorated with flowers, balloons and garlands. Classroom atmosphere is created by LED lights, hanging around the house - on AliExpress can to find many different species.

5. Come up with a fresh theme

Theme parties "Night of 80" and "Disco 90" tired of even the most nostalgic. Leave shadow blue sweat pants with in the past and think of a more aesthetic form. Party can be devoted to your favorite movie or book, tasting food, interesting cultural tradition. Even ordinary meeting of friends without any better a forced banality.

If you want to emphasize the holiday-themed, but there is no budget for decorations, make a beautiful table setting. For example, on the decorations for the table in the New Year on AliExpress you spend less than 500 rubles.

6. Prepare enough food

Even though the festival is not planned a full dinner, guests will want to eat. We can restrict chips and nuts, or try finger food format - custom-made snacks that you can take your hands: tarts, cheese cubes, meatballs, vegetables, fried, canapés. Do not forget about vegans and guests with allergies - a part of the dish should fit all. If lazy to even cut the cheese, order pizza or sushi. For a big company is better to pre-order - so you can be sure that the food arrives on time.

7. Organize bar

You can always pre-buy bottled drinks, but homemade lemonades and cocktails will add charm party. Here are a few recipes.

classic lemonade

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons;
• 200 g of sugar;
• 1 liter water;
• ice to taste.

preparation

Cut the lemons into wedges, remove the seeds. Place in a blender lemon slices, sugar, ice and fill with cold water. Beat for a minute. Pour into a jar and decorate with a slice of lemon.

strawberry lemonade

Ingredients:

• juice of two limes;
• 200 g strawberries;
• sugar syrup to taste;
• 1 liter water;
• 300 g of ice.

preparation

If you ASSUME frozen berries, just a cup of ice. Mix berries with lemon juice and whisk in a blender. Add the sugar syrup and water and mix well. Pour into a jar and decorate with a sprig of mint.

fruit Sling

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Sprite;
• 10 ml of sugar syrup;
• 100 g of favorite fruit;
• 350 g of ice;
• 20 g of lemon juice.

preparation

Fill the cup with ice. Mash the fruit with sugar syrup to the smoothie. Mix all the ingredients and the remaining ice in a shaker and shake well. Pour into a glass of a sieve, decorate pieces of fruit.

The beverage preparation will need a shaker or blender. On AliExpress set of shakers and bar accessories can be ordered for 683 rubles.

Blender will cost more, but will serve you more and for making smoothies, dough, cream soups and milkshakes.

And for heaven's sake, do not forget to buy the ordinary water - sparkling and without gas, so guests are not drinking sugary drinks and alcohol, do not have to cling to the tap.

8. Prepare games

When new acquaintances relaxed and old friends discussed all news can be into something to play. Choose a fun and simple games that are somewhere on a scale from "What? Where? When? "To" Bottles ".

Board games such as "Monopoly" - a classic peaceful gatherings.

At the height of the evening will drop well dance duels dance-mat, which is connected to the computer.

For those who are willing to break away, there alcoholic games. For example, the famous birpong.

9. Make a playlist

Bad music at the party annoying as well as an awkward silence. It is better not to rely on the shuffle feature and create a harmonious playlist own. For example, let it be the chill and lounge in the beginning, your favorite tracks to your friends in the middle and catchy dance music at the end. For a house party DJs advisedHow to Create the Perfect Summer Party Playlist prepare at least three-hour playlist.

10. Dress festively

If themed party, you probably already know what kind of costume you want. You can make it your own improvised or look ready. On AliExpress There are many options: from luxury to budget and stylish and fun.

If the topic is not, just get dressed a little more colorful than usual. For example, a shirt instead of T-shirts for men and cocktail dress for women. In order not to spend money on the dress, which will then hang in the closet, order inexpensive festive attire on the internet. On AliExpress is a special discount "Brand Focus"On feminine images - up to 65% cheaper.

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