It seems like once Halloween strolls by on the calendar, it won’t be long until we switch over to a new year. This is perhaps the busiest time of year. Between holiday event and gatherings with family and friends, shopping, baking, end-of-the-year work wrap-ups, and the like. And, every year you tell yourself how you would love to have a New Year’s Eve party. But, by the time New Year’s Eve rolls around, you are too exhausted to even think about it.
That is why you should start planning now! Let your mind bypass all the other celebrations for now and get your New Year’s Eve party in order before the energy escapes you! Here’s everything you need to plan the perfect party!
Ring in the New Year outdoors
Choosing to hold your party outdoors is perfect for two reasons. One, tent rentals offer the perfect party space. And, two, you don’t have to worry about what your house looks like after the holidays because your guests won’t be in it!
Outdoor event tents are incredibly versatile. They allow for assorted sizes, depending on your space available. They can be erected anywhere – so you can either hold the party in your backyard, in a park, or any vacant lot. And, the fact that your New Year’s Eve party will be at night during the coldest time of year will not be a concern! These tent rentals can come equipped with tent accessories! These include flooring, side walls (to keep out unwanted weather) and climate control to keep your guests as warm as if they were in your own home.
This is a busy time of year for anyone in the event industry, so you will want to plan for your tent rental in advance.
Send out Save the Dates
Because of the busy social calendars during this time of year, your New Year’s Eve party may be only one of many that your guests get invited to. Or, your guests may be planning travel around that time. To prepare and give a heads up to those you’d like to see at your celebration, it is a promising idea to send out an announcement of your plans.
Depending on how prepared you are, these save the dates can be sent out up to six months in advance. This allows everyone to plan their holidays accordingly and increases your chance of a good turnout.
Settle on a theme
Take some time to consider how you want to celebrate the New Year with your party guests. When you close your eyes and see the celebration, how does it look? Are you imagining something fancy? Laid back and relaxed? Black-tie? A family affair?
A theme can help give you guidance in preparing the whole party. Themes can also be fun when you include your guests in them. If you settle on a theme now, you can prepare the entire event – including the save the dates – in the theme of the night. It will also help you keep everything uniform as you move along with your planning.
Here are a few ideas:
- Casino night
- Jungle safari
- A white party
- A black-tie event
- Masquerade Ball
- A glow party
- New York / Times Square replica
Schedule entertainment
What do you plan to do with your guests at your New Year’s Eve party? Consider this and plan accordingly. Do so now – especially if you intend to hire entertainment or rent electronic equipment or lighting.
You could:
- Hire a live band or DJ (include a dance floor with your tent rental so your guests can dance the night away).
- Have televisions around the tent displaying the countdown to the New Year.
- Play games of all sorts.
There are so many options for this event – it boils down to what you want yourself and your guests to be doing when the clock strikes midnight. Memories are made during a New Year’s Eve Party so make it good.
Champagne Toast
Last, but not least, unless you are planning a plated feast, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about food. Keep with the theme and offer some tapas. Decide ahead of time. However, you will need to make sure you have the champagne for the champagne toast. And, don’t forget the flutes! No New Year’s is complete without the toast.
Once you have your tent rented, your guest list planned, your theme decided, and your evening’s worth of fun and food planned, you can relax and enjoy your holidays. Once your New Year’s Eve Party arrives, you can have fun mingling with your friends and ringing in a brand-new year – just how you want to and without being exhausted!