According to the NY Post , nearly three-quarters of respondents in a recent survey noted that they would classify planning a party as a “stressful event,” and throwing one at the last minute is likely to be even more so. If you find yourself in this situation, taking advantage of these ideas can help take at least some of the stress off.
An Art Party
Have fun by getting creative with your guests and throw an art party. All you’ll need to do is protect the space you plan to host it in, using newspapers, sheets of plastic (available at home and hardware stores) or rolls of butcher paper. Stash away anything you don’t want to get messy. While you may need to take a trip to your local hobby store, all you have to provide are the basics like paintbrushes, paper, glue and/or pencils and then asks your guests to bring a tote with what they need to complete their own projects. That way, not only will it cost you less, but you’ll know that all your guests will be working on something they’re truly interested in doing.
Score Some Great Last-Minute Entertainment
Hiring outstanding entertainment can transform a dull party into a lively, exciting event. While you might think it would be extremely pricey and virtually impossible to do so at the last minute, you’ve got options. Like just about everything else these days, there’s an app for that. How about hiring a DJ if you want to encourage dancing? Using a talent booking agency app is the perfect way to book last-minute entertainment, taking out the need to go through an agent which typically increases the cost significantly. Plus you won’t have to spend hours and hours searching online. If there’s no room in your party space for dancing, you might consider other entertainers like magicians, comedians or impersonators.
Simple Homemade Party Decor for a Dinner Party
Just want to throw a simple dinner party but you’d like to brighten it up with some attractive decor? If it’s the season for flowers and you have your own blooms, that means you’ve also got easy access to the ideal dinner party decor. All you have to do is stick a single flower in a vase and repeat until you have enough. Running low on vases? They’re usually easy to find at your local thrift store. Another option is to fill a few baskets with various types of fruit for colorful seasonal centerpieces.
Movie Night Party
If you have a theater room in your home, or even just a family room or den with a big-screen TV, why not host a movie night party? The movie you choose will make or break the party, so you’ll obviously have to consider your audience and whether or not kids will be there. Throwing a girls’
night bash? Chick flicks are ideal. A couples’ party? Dramas are likely to work well. And of course, if there are little ones who will attend, needless to say, you probably don’t want something that isn’t family-friendly.
Comfort is the key to this kind of party, and you don’t have to have luxury recliners. Set up some chairs in front of the screen and stack blankets and pillows within reach. Snacks are important too – popcorn is a no-brainer, and as you’re putting this together at the last minute, consider asking each one of your guests to bring a small bag of candy that can be added to a large bowl and passed around while watching.