Easter is fast-approaching, but it doesn’t have to be stressful if you’re hosting an Easter party. Use these 7 party planning ideas and techniques for the perfect get-together.
Easter is the time of year to enjoy all sorts of springtime fun and renewal.
Perhaps that is why so many people plan festive parties for friends and family to get together and celebrate.
If you’ve decided to take on the task of planning an Easter event, then you should know there are few ideas and planning tips that can make hosting such an event a breeze.
In fact, here are 7 ideas and techniques for your upcoming Easter party.
1. Have Your Easter Party Outdoors
Have you been outside lately? Depending on where you live, you may discover that it is cooler or warmer than the national average.
However, despite where it falls on the spectrum – temperatures this spring are much more enjoyable than they were a couple of months ago.
So, when prepping for your party, consider having it outdoors.
An outdoor party would allow you and your guests to enjoy the fresh air, the blooming scenery, and spread out.
Let the little ones run and release that pent up winter energy. And, let the adults do the same.
Of course, the only downfall to an outdoor Easter party is the chance for those April showers.
But, don’t let that stop you.
Instead, rent a tent.
This wide-open, fabric structure will allow you and your guests to feel like you are outdoors while you remain protected from any inclement weather that may show up.
2. Prepare an Easter Egg Hunt, for Little Kids and Big Kids Alike
While Easter has deep meaning, it doesn’t go by without an egg hunt.
By choosing to have your party outdoors, you have presented yourself with the perfect place to have an Easter egg hunt.
The outdoors brings lots of space and hiding spots to keep your hunters busy for a while.
To pull this off, you will want to be prepared in advance of the party.
- Gather your eggs. While you may want to use real eggs, for large egg hunts, plastic eggs are more common.
- Fill your eggs with age-appropriate goodies. Candy, stickers, fake jewelry, coins, and even dollar bills are often found in within their plastic walls.
- Hide the eggs in the area surrounding your party tent. Based on who is hunting, you may want to increase or decrease the level of difficulty in the search.
Don’t forget to provide your guests with baskets to hold their loot. They don’t have to be fancy, but they should be festive.
3. Create a Space That Sparks Joy
Your Easter party should be decorated and inviting.
Splatter the area in hues of purples, pinks, yellows, and more.
Pastel is the name of the game when it comes to Easter decorations.
But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring.
Create centerpieces, table dressings, hanging décor and more that fits the celebration.
4. Send out Your Invites – and Be Specific
Once you have the details ironed out, it is time to prepare your guest list and invitations.
- Will it be formal?
- Informal?
- A themed event?
- Are your guests required to bring something?
All of these things need to be addressed when sending out your invitations.
Because it is a time of holiday celebration that often coincides with spring break from school, it is best to get these invites out a bit in advance.
If you are sending invitations via U.S. mail, then you may want to send out about 4 to 5 weeks ahead of the scheduled party date.
As for the increasingly popular e-mail invitations, three to four weeks in advance should be plenty of notice.
5. Make It About Family and Friends – and Less About the Food
When hosting a party, it is easy to get swept away by all the things that make it perfect.
But, for your Easter party, consider making it about your friends and family coming together, rather than on things, such as food.
Sure, your guests will need to eat, but that does not mean you need to spend 72 hours throwing together a fantastic feast.
Keep it simple.
Easter is the perfect holiday to have a cold brunch. Or you may even choose grill out since you are holding the party outdoors.
An Easter party doesn’t have to be complicated or flawless to be perfect.
Remember that.
6. It’s a Family Event – So Keep the Kids Busy
Easter is about bringing the family together. This means that you will have a mixture of all age groups.
Be prepared to keep the little ones occupied by choosing to have a designated section for them.
This could include things such as:
- Having an Easter egg coloring contest. Provide the hard-boiled eggs and all sorts of crafty items and see who has the wildest imagination.
- Researching easy Easter crafts online. Provide all the materials needed to do the craft – including the instructions. Not only will this occupy their little minds, but it will also give them something to be proud of – and a souvenir to take home.
- Having a selection of various board games can help strike up a conversation and fun between friends.
- Throwing together some party games or even an all-inclusive scrimmage softball game.
Kids are a huge part of families, but they don’t always like to sit around and chit chat like the adults do. Having something prepared to keep them busy is a win-win for everyone.
7. Don’t Forget the Party Favors
There is no rule book for throwing an Easter party. So, there is nothing that says you must provide a party favor.
But, everyone loves to get something – and party favors are an easy way to put a smile on someone’s face.
Keep your party favor simple and relative to the occasion.
These may include small bags of jelly beans, a miniature Easter basket, a chocolate bunny, etc.
Conclusion
If you follow these tips, you will be throwing a successful outdoor Easter party in no time.
And, by choosing to hold it under a tent means that there is nothing that can keep it from happening.
So, gather your Easter eggs, baskets, family and friends – and start having fun!