Host with the Most: Small Things to Consider Before Throwing Your Next Event

Hosting a party? Likely, you’ve got the guestlist sorted, you’ve masterminded the theme of the day, and perhaps most importantly, you’ve procured your festive party outfit. But setting the tone of your celebration takes more than just the basics. If you want your event to stand out for all the right reasons, there are some finishing touches you must consider. 

From the party’s location to your themed decor and party favours, festive food and beverages, and of course, the all-important goodie bags you’ll hand out to your guests upon their departure – here are our tips to make all of the essential elements of your big bash as special and memorable as possible.

• Location 

Does your party venue offer enough space to host your guests? Or perhaps, does it have too much space? According to party-throwing pro Jancee Dunn, if a venue is too big, it can drown out the party. Have you ever wondered why, at a house party, party-goers tend to congregate in the kitchen? It’s because the smaller, cosier space offers revellers a warmer, more intimate feel. So unless you want your guests to feel like they’re partying in an echoing cavern, avoid booking an oversized barn. Instead, size up your space, and make sure it feels as cosy and inviting as possible.

• Decorations

When it comes to your party decor, get creative. Come up with a party theme, and decorate accordingly. Whether it’s a zesty, lemon-centric Amalfi Coast-themed bash you’re throwing or a more demure and girly baby shower, your party decor will go far in setting the tone of the event. A balloon garland is a cost-effective yet impressive way to put your guests in the party mood, as is a purpose-made overhead banner. Keen to stand out? Try decorating your back porch with a custom-made flower wall. The best part? Your flower wall can be customised for any season. Try adding fruity or floral touches for a springtime fling, autumn leaves for a fall fiesta, or dress it up for an engagement bash by adorning your flower wall with paper cutouts of bottles of bubbly, love hearts and blingy diamond rings.

• Party Accessories

Personalised party accessories – like locally-produced table name plates, and personalised wristbands from Australia, can also add a special touch to any special occasion. Keep these accessories within the party theme, and the designs across each piece consistent. If you’re hosting a baby shower for a baby boy, consider imprinting each accessory with the same design – think teddy bears, baby bottles and toy trains over a background of baby blue.

• Food and Beverages

Did you know your party food and beverages can also be on theme? Avoid serving up a bland menu of the same tired old refreshments you see at every shindig. Your guests can find chips and fairy bread at virtually any backyard ‘do. Instead, consider the menu the pinnacle of the event. For a Mexican fiesta, consider impressing your guests with a taco truck and margaritas. For a Bridgerton-themed party, an English high tea – complete with cucumber sandwiches and scones with jam and cream – will fit the bill perfectly. 

• Goodie Bags

Finally, it’s time to bid adieu to your partied-out guests. But, don’t forget the goodie bags. As it’s a final memento, or souvenir, if you will, of a day or night well spent, remember to also keep your goodie bags on theme. If you’ve hosted a Bridgerton bash, surprise and delight your guest with period-themed goodies – like English candies, or even, lace gloves if you’re feeling fancy. Blessed your guests with an Italian-Riviera-themed event? Carefully packaged slices of zesty lemon cakes will send them home smiling.

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If you’re hosting a party, you want it to be a fun time for all. But there are essential elements to any party that some hosts will – well, forget. Ensure your guests have a hoot by considering the small finishing touches to your party. Is the party space and location appropriate? Are the decorations, food and beverages, party accessories, and goodie bags on theme? If so, your guests are sure to have a ball, and leave the party with fond memories of a time well spent.

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