It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to throw a New Year’s party! Make this one unique by taking it outdoors in the fresh air. We got you covered with these 6 ways for you and your guests to stay warm!
There is so much going on this time of year. From holiday festivities and family get-togethers to company banquets and end-of-year celebrations. But, thanks to the awfully cold winter weather, most of these activities end up taking place indoors.
After all, it is the only sure-fire way to keep people warm when the temperature drops, right?
Wrong.
Believe it or not, you can throw an outdoor event in the wintertime and still keep your guests warm. And, it doesn’t involve any difficult work, either.
Besides, germs run rampant indoors when the weather gets cold. So, give yourself – and your guests – a break from the bacterial breeding ground and head outdoors for some winter warmth.
So, as the end of the year approaches and you plan for your biggest New Years’ bash ever, take it outside!
Don’t worry, don’t worry – we are going to show you just how to do it. When all is said and done, you and your guests will have enjoyed their break from the norm and feel rejuvenated from the fresh, outdoor air.
Let’s get started – here are your 6 ways to stay warm at outdoor New Year parties this winter.
1. Make Use of Fire Pits
Fire pits are fun. They put a bit more glam into a normal campfire by bringing it off the ground and often contained in something much more decorative than you might imagine.
Fire pits come in different sizes. To keep your guests warm, sitting around a fire pit is a must. So, depending on the size of your party, you may want to make sure you have enough to go around.
As the temperatures drop the closer to midnight it gets, the more people will want to be huddled by the fire. Just make sure they can!
2. Stop the Wind
If you have an outdoor party area already, you may think that the cold air will stop you from making use of it this winter. However, there is something you can do that may help you tremendously.
Place a sheet, curtain, or patio shade up on the side from where the wind is blowing. While it may not totally warm up the space, it will remove the chill from the heavy wind. Add a space heater or fire pit, and you should be golden.
Keep in mind that this option will only work if your space allows for the windy side to be blocked.
3. Invest in a Tent Rental
Tent rentals come in all sorts of sizes. This means that it does not matter whether you are having a small or large New Year’s party – there is a tent available just for you. They are easily installed in your backyard, an empty parking lot, a local vacant field, and so on.
But wait, you may think that having a tent rental doesn’t mean you are going to be warm, right? Again – you are wrong.
Tent rentals come with so many options and accessories. For instance, you can opt for flooring and sidewalls. Both choices will work to keep the warmth inside the tent. There is an even better option – climate control.
Adding climate control to your tent rental is essentially turning your outdoor space into an indoor space. It works to maintain the air within the tent at your desired temperature.
4. Serve Up Some Warm Beverages
If you want to have people over for a New Year’s party outside, then you will have to keep them warm. One way to do this is to offer them a hot beverage. This could be coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, and so forth. But know this – it does not have to be boring.
Think about it – this is the last day of this year. The last thing that you want to do is have a boring party and hand your guests a drink of something that they don’t want, regardless of warmth.
So then, what do you do? You spruce it up. Give your guests options and choices that they will want to drink – and that they will enjoy. All the while, keeping them warm from the inside out.
A quick search on the internet will land you a lot to choose from, but here are a few ideas to help get your mind churning:
- Mulled Wine
- Apple cider (spiked with some apple or cinnamon-flavored liquor. Fireball, anyone?)
- Chai tea
- Hot buttered rum
- Irish coffee, made with Irish whiskey
- Roasted Pineapple Hot Buttered Rum
5. Offer the Essentials
Sometimes guests may not realize from the invite that the party is outdoors. Or maybe they do, but don’t take into consideration just how cold it really is when outside for an extended period of time. So, by offering your guests the essentials to keep warm, the party can proceed without any hiccups.
These essentials may include things, such as:
- Scarves
- Mittens or gloves
- Fleece throw blankets
- Shaws
- Fuzzy socks and/or slippers
- Insulated hand warmers
- Hats
6. Warm the Décor
Outdoor furniture is designed to withstand outdoor elements. For this very reason oftentimes, they are constructed using a durable metal or other material. While it can hold up to inclement weather conditions, it is still going to get cold. And well, asking your guests to sit on cold furniture is just not nice.
Thankfully there is a solution. Use cushions, pillows, throws and more to bring warmth to the outdoor furniture. When it comes to flooring, add a variety of rugs. The combination of these two not only brings about physical warmth but give the appearance of warmth, too.
Conclusion
Throwing a New Years’ bash is a great way to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Though, try something new so your guests won’t have to ring in the New Year while cooped up inside.
By using fire pits, serving warm drinks, warming up the décor – or renting a temporary tent structure with climate control – you will be sure to have a wonderful, warm, and festive celebration!