How to Plan a New Years Eve Party?

There is nothing quite like the excitement planning a New Years Eve Party. New Years parties are always exciting whether they are planned for some exciting exotic location or in the comfort of your home. Guests look forward to New Years Eve with great anticipation. New Years Eve is on night when everyone wants to have something to do. For many years New Years Eve parties were always couple affairs, but now with changing lifestyles New Years can be as varied as the guests you invite. When it comes to New Years Eve the one thing you want to do is start early and have a plan.

First, a guest list is important and send your invites out early or you will not have guests at your party. People tend to plan early for New Years and you don't want to go through all the preparation for nothing. It is a good idea that your guests must R.S.V.P. if they will be attending your party. The mix of guest is up to you. Some people like parties where all of the guests know each other, while some like a group where guests do not know each other. I feel a good mix works best.It is also a good idea if you have a dress mode in mind to include it in your invitation. New Years Eve is one night when some people like to dress up, and you do not want some guests dressing in jeans.

Secondly, decorations are important for New Years Eve, most party stores sell a variety of decorations for New Years. The colors for the evening are usually black, white, gold and silver. Glitz should be your theme. Don't forget to have a generous supply of hats and horns for midnight. No New Years party would be complete without these accessories. If you are planning a large party paper and plastic dishes and glasses are best. You will be very glad you did when it comes to clean up. There will be enough clean up if you have purchased confetti a must for a fun New Years Party.

Another important component for a good New Years party is food. It is usually a long evening and people will be drinking therefore you want to make sure they eat. Food can vary from a full dinner to just hors dourves Dips and chips are also good as people will pick all evening long. You want to make sure your guests have enough to eat if you want them to stay past midnight.

Along with food, is drinks. You want to make sure you have enough and a good mix between alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If a lot of alcohol will be served make sure your guests have a place to sleep or there is a designated driver. You don't want anyone driving home drunk.

Lastly, entertainment you don't want your guests getting bored. So good music is a must. If you are having a large party you may even want to consider a DeeJay. Different games can be fun. I suggest having a TV close by, as everyone likes to watch the ball drop at Times Square at midnight.