Tips for organizing a memorable new year's eve
A few days before New Year's Eve, have you decided to organize a party at your house? For the transition to the year 2018 is the most successful possible, here are some tips to remember nothing!
What to eat
For the menu, make simple: the goal of the evening is to enjoy good times with your guests, not to spend your time in the kitchen. Opt for easy-to-prepare dishes. An appetizer, a dish and a dessert are more than enough , especially since you will probably have eaten a lot during Christmas.
If you do not have the time to spend a good part of the day concocting something to restore all the guests, or you and the kitchen are four, you can call a restaurant or a caterer ( click here, you are given tips to find it ). During the holiday season, both usually offer take-away menus.
To restore your guests during the night , between two dance steps, bet on an onion soup, which will also allow more revelers to be able to put ideas in place. If you think the party will drag on until the morning, also make a detour to your bakery and buy pastries .
Side drink , to avoid the shortage of champagne in the middle of the evening, count two bottles per person (even if we agree with you, said like that, it can seem a lot ... Remember that besides that the alcohol abuse can be dangerous for your health). Also be sure to have ice cubes on hand, to serve cool drinks to your guests.
Music
To ensure the atmosphere on the improvised track in the middle of your living room, select in advance the pieces you will spend during the evening: consider alternating current pieces with those of previous years . To make it easier, you can also go on music streaming platforms: you will find many playlists that will make your guests dance until the wee hours of the morning!
Accessories
Confetti, streamers, pointed hats, ... It may sound childish, but these accessories will cause laughter and good mood during the party!
By cons, go soft on confetti because you may find your home for months.
Sheets and blankets
To prevent your guests from having to hit the road if they are too tired or have abused champagne too much, plan to let them sleep at home. Guest room, sofa, sleeping bag, inflatable mattress, ... Everything is good to rest a few hours and catch the hair of the beast after a festive evening !
Who pays what?
Organizing an evening like New Year's Eve is expensive, so see with the people you invite if they agree to share the costs . Two solutions are available to you: either the guests put money in a common pot and you take care of all the races; Either brings his contribution to the meal (one brings the red wine, another the main course, etc.).
Some additional tips ...
- Invite only people you know they can get along with , and that affinities can be created during the evening.
- Do not invite too many people , at the risk of disturbing the neighbors and all of you feeling cramped in your house or apartment. What's more, clans are likely to be formed quickly if you are too numerous. The ideal is to welcome between 10 and 15 people.
- Remove fragile items and those you care about, because an accident happened quickly. To prevent your guests from falling, also remove all carpets, especially if they are at the location where your ephemeral dance floor will be.
- To liven up the evening, you can organize some animations : karaoke, riddles, riddles, role plays, joke contest, etc.
- The least of the courtesies is to warn your neighbors that you are organizing a party on December 31, and that there is a risk of noise.