October is just around the corner – so is Halloween. It’s the perfect time to start getting ready for hosting a scary Halloween party. To have everything in order, you should start thinking about it and preparing on time. The more time you designate for hosting the party, the more awesome the party will be. Every successful party, regardless of the theme, has a few essential aspects every host should consider. These include food and drinks, some fun activities, decor and music. Halloween as a holiday is quite specific and it allows a lot of space for creativity and imagination.
When hosting a Halloween party, it’s important to start with choosing a killer theme. You would probably think, well, Halloween is the theme, no? Actually, there are many themes within Halloween – more on that later. Then, you should create a spooky menu along with cocktails appropriate for the holiday. A costume contest is a great thing to incorporate into your Halloween party. You could also come up with some fun and scary party activities, which could be accompanied by sinister Halloween music.
Choose a killer theme
Halloween is such a creative holiday, giving you plenty of space to be innovative when it comes to picking a suitable theme. You can try and come up with your own themes, or you can use the internet to look at some amazing ideas. Some of the popular Halloween party themes include pirates, mad scientists, masks, monsters, heroes and villains, a glow-in-the-dark party or even a specific decade, such as the ‘80s or the ‘90s. When you pick out a theme, you should inform your guests timely, so they could prepare. As for the rest of the party, start with the invitations that will match the theme. Find other party supplies with the same theme: napkins, banners, balloons, cups, straws and another partyware.
Go for spooky treats and cocktails
When it comes to food and drinks for your Halloween party, you can also be very creative. You can find a ton of ideas on Pinterest. If you are handy in the kitchen, you can make all the food yourself. And if not, you can always order catering from professional people. Of course, get some Halloween treats – you have those ready to buy in supermarkets. They are spooky and sweet at the same time. Then, consider the menu. Create some amusing Halloween dishes or finger food for your guests. Also, find some cocktails that would be suitable for your party. There are plenty of easy recipes online. It’s popular to incorporate Halloween symbols both into food and drinks.
Organize a costume contest
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Halloween is costumes. Many people can’t wait for the holiday and they spend a lot of time considering how to dress up. The costumes will reflect the theme you choose for your party, so people will come dressed accordingly. You can organize a costume contest and prepare badges for the scariest costume, the best costume, the best lookalike, and so on. It would be fun to even prepare some small prizes for the first there places. Also, what would make your party even more memorable is hiring a specific, Halloween-themed photo booth. For example, in Australia, it’s quite popular to go for a photo booth hire in Sydney. People have fun and create memories together, which they then take home as physical photographs.
Opt for fun (and scary) party activities
Besides the costume contest, you can also organise some other fun activities to keep your guests amused. You can find some games online and choose the ones you think your guests would enjoy. Moreover, you can host a Halloween movie night. Or, it’s also popular to host a murder mystery party on Halloween. People love these usually. There are tons of amusing Halloween party activities online – don’t be lazy and take a look at them.
Play some sinister music
Finally, there is no party without proper music. As Halloween is a spooky holiday, you should play some music accordingly. There are ready-made music playlists online you can use. You can also create your own list if you have enough time. Make sure to have proper speakers and don’t make music too loud, otherwise, people won’t be able to speak to each other.
These are just some ideas to get your creative juices flowing – the more you read and look online, the better ideas you’ll come up with.
