Costume parties are frequently done throughout the year. They are not only for children. Many grownups also relish wearing costumes to parties. If you’re considering throwing a costume party in the near future, here are several tips to keep in mind.
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Costume parties are frequently done throughout the year. They are not only for
children. Many grownups also relish wearing costumes to parties. If you’re
considering throwing a costume party in the near future, here are several tips to
keep in mind.
Pick a theme
Selecting a theme is the most effective
method to ensure that your guests come
in fancy dress costumes. By choosing the
theme, you will have completed half the
thinking for guests as to what they are
going to dress themselves in. Be
imaginative when coming up with the
theme.
Select the date
If your party falls on a weekday, chances are your visitors will only be a handful.
So for costume parties, it is advisable to have them during weekends. Holding your
party on a weekend will also make sure that your friends don’t have to head to
work the day after with a hangover.
Send out invites
You can do this personally or by means of email and e-vite services. Be sure to do
this weeks prior to the celebration so your friends can make necessary changes to
their schedules and to let them have time to buy or come up with costumes.
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Prepare for friends who will not put on a costume
Count on on having buzz-kills. Ensure that everyone will
be in their party state of mind by preparing a stash of
extra outfits and accessories to share to non-costumed
party guests.
Get a fancy dress costume for yourself
With all the preparation involved, chances are you will
not have sufficient time select a costume for yourself. In such a case, you will
relent to getting the first one you find and wind up using a mediocre costume to
your own party. The good thing is that, with the Internet, you can now
conveniently sneak in shopping and ordering costumes while you’re organizing
your celebration.
Decorate according to your theme
Help your guests get into a party mood by decorating the venue according toyour
theme. You don't need to spend a great deal to spruce up your party venue. Also,
put some board games and cards in various places so your guests can entertain
themselves and make the party lively.
Be a responsible host
Offer non-alcoholic drinks, not just booze. Collecting car keys when guests arrive
is a smart move, too. You can also assign a sober person to take intoxicated people
home if required. Let inebriated friends ride a taxi instead of allowing them to
drive home on their own. Lastly, limit your own alcohol intake so you can take
care of your guests well.
