Hosting parties is exhilarating, but you also have to keep your guests entertained. It’s much easier to do that after reading a few party-hosting tips like these. Read this guide to learn how to improve your entertainment skills this year and throw the best bashes anyone has ever seen.
1. Strategize Your Guest Lists
You might have an extensive group of loved ones you hope to see at every party. The question is—do they love each other just as much? Awkward personal histories and fundamental disagreements can make two people uncomfortable at the same celebration. Try to strategize your guest list by only including people who enjoy hanging out together so everyone looks forward to attending your parties.
2. Create Fresh Playlists
You wouldn’t play soft piano music at a dance party. You also wouldn’t play rock music loud enough to shake the walls during an upscale dinner event. Hosts with the best entertainment skills always match fresh music to their upcoming parties. Consider the dress code and general atmosphere you want to create before searching for the latest hits to find music your guests will love.
3. Prep a Drink Station
Everyone will need something to drink, so creating a beverage station for whatever you plan to serve is crucial. It could be as simple as a table with soda bottles and iced tea pitchers by a poolside party.
Set up a mini bar if you plan on serving hard beverages to your guests. Stock your kitchen or wet bar with essential supplies to prepare for the evening, such as:
- Bottle openers
- Napkins
- Shakers
- Cutting board for garnishes
- Strainers
You won’t find yourself desperately searching for supplies to make your guest the ultimate cocktail or mocktail. Prepare your in-house bar for your next party and you’ll satisfy everyone.
4. Remember Food Allergies
If you’re inviting any new friends, ensure that you inquire about their potential food allergies. You wouldn’t want anyone to make an emergency trip to the hospital or feel hungry all night because there’s nothing for them to eat. Allergens could also include additives in drinks and sauces. Monitor your menu closely so everyone gets to eat and drink during your event.
5. Make Personalized Decor
You might have a standard tablecloth that comes out for every party, but guests enjoy a change in scenery. Have fun creating new decor for each event, like planting herbs for centerpieces instead of arranging flowers in a vase. New creations will impress your attendees and improve your entertainment skills this year.
6. Chat With Everyone
Anxious hosts might stroll through their party looking for problems to solve. Although it’s crucial to stay on top of issues like empty toilet paper rolls, spending time with the people who traveled to see you is equally important. Chat with each of your guests and have fun. There will always be time to problem-solve in between conversations.
7. Provide New Entertainment
Catching up with friends and family members is the best way to spend time at a party. However, your guests will also want to have fun. Remember to stock each party with new forms of entertainment.
You could rent a bouncy house for kids and a badminton set for adults. Maybe your guests would love a water balloon fight in the summer or a s’mores firepit in the winter. Match the entertainment to your guests’ ages, the season, and your party’s theme to find activities everyone will enjoy.
8. Mix Your Venue Spaces
A dinner party might happen around a dining table, but you can always utilize other parts of your home for parties. Eat dinner with your guests while you watch the latest episode of everyone’s favorite show before enjoying cocktails under the stars.
A backyard pool party could transform into a sleepover when everyone finishes swimming. Even your driveway would be an excellent place for a cookout and fireworks. Consider how you can use each space on your property to have fun with your favorite people.
9. Provide a Clean Party Atmosphere
Staying healthy is likely more on your guests’ minds than in previous years. You’ll become the next best host in your town by ensuring a clean environment for everyone to have fun. Update your cleaning methods for your home this year by adding things like washing bathroom mats and dusting to your party preparations list.
10. Go Overboard With Seating
No one enjoys standing around for hours, even with the best ambiance and snacks. Always have more than enough seating so everyone remains comfortable at your event. You could keep rented folding chairs or plastic seating in a separate room to prevent them from clashing with your decor. Whether your guests party inside or outside, they’ll always have seats for relaxing.
Improve Your Entertainment Skills
There are numerous ways to improve your entertainment skills this year. Consider how you plan and prep for parties to find new strategies. Whether you create an in-house bar or clean your home more attentively, your guests will have a great time at all your events.
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