Halloween is right around the corner and we’re ready to
celebrate, are you? Halloween is such a
great holiday because it allows people to have fun and be creative. With our
many years of party planning experience, we’ve seen some great ideas on how to
throw a stellar Halloween bash. Here are
some of our favorites!
Costume Contest
Most of your guests probably put a good amount of effort
into planning and buying their costumes so why not highlight some of the best?
You can collect your guests’ votes by simply having them write down their
favorite and put it in a Halloween-inspired ballot box, or better yet pumpkin.
The host then counts the votes and gives the top 3 winners a small prize
(bottle of wine, gift cards, etc.).
Have a Theme
Choosing a theme for your Halloween party adds a different
dimension of fun and also gives your guests an idea on how to dress up. Here
are some themes we think you can get creative with:
·
“Hollywood” – Ask your guests dress up as their
favorite, familiar, or controversial celebrity. Have a red carpet and Step
& Repeat area to pose for pictures. Does one of your friends love to take
pictures? Ask them to dress as the “paparazzi” to snap photos of all the
celebrities that attended your party.
·
“Politics” – This theme is most appropriate
during an election year and can give your guests an opportunity to make light
and have some fun surrounding the candidates, political issues and the media.
·
“Foodie Fun” – Who doesn’t love food or have a
favorite restaurant? The costume possibilities are endless for this theme. Make it a potluck party so everyone can share
their favorite dish! Vote and award the top three dishes with a restaurant gift
card.
A few years ago, Megan, our Pastry Chef, and her husband
dressed up as Julia Child and her first cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French
Cooking”. We had to share this great
photo!
Decorate
Decorating for a Halloween party doesn’t have to be time
consuming and expensive. It just
requires some creativity and sometimes a little sense of humor. Our favorite
ideas are Martha Stewart’s Indoor Halloween Decorations. Don’t worry
about going over the top. Your guests and their costumes will fill your home
with the Halloween spirit!
Happy Halloween and Bon Appétit!