Fun, celebration, and good memories: a cocktail party reminiscences all the good times. But here is what is better than a cocktail party itself: hosting a fun party where you have all your loved ones.
Whether it is the first time you are hosting a cocktail party or you host it too often, your party should be perfect.
But is it ever so easy to plan one? Absolutely no! Be it a menu that your guests don’t like or missing out on trendy cocktail dresses, so much can go wrong.
But here we are to make it easier for you. We bring you planning tips for a cocktail party everybody will remember.
With these tips, make your cocktail party unforgettable.
Plan the Menu
The easiest way to impress each of your guests is to have a menu that impresses your guests. Your guests definitely have high expectations from your menu. Whenever planning the menu (for both food and drinks), here are some things you should not miss:
- Include food items that are easy to eat. Remember, a cocktail party is no sit-down dinner event.
- Your party’s menu is all about your guests, so select items that will impress your guests.
- Ice cubes are never enough for a cocktail party. Keep lots of ice cubes.
- The liquor menu can be messy, and hiring a bartender can make it easier for you. This helps drink selection to be efficient, affordable, and organized.
- Glasses are everything for a cocktail party. Ensure your party has every type of glass for the different menus you have.
- Don’t make your menu just about liquor. Add beverages for people who don’t drink or are avoiding drinking.
- With the right menu, it is the best opportunity for you to brag about your best glassware.
Select the Right Music
We all will agree here: A party is incomplete without music. So for your party to be perfect, the right music can not be missed at any cost. Remember that you are playing it for your guests. This mandates that you pick songs that your guests can groove over.
Another important aspect here is the place you are hosting your event. For instance, if you organize it outdoors, the music choice will differ from a ballroom cocktail party.
The Right Theme
Want a cocktail party that your guests remember even after months? Picking the right theme can help you here. When it comes to picking a theme for your parties, there are no hard and fast rules. This opens up infinite ways for you to plan your event.
From a color-based trendy cocktail dress theme to a theme based on types of alcohol, there are so many options.
Decor
Whether you choose a theme or not for your next cocktail party, one thing you can’t absolutely miss is the decor. The right decor is crucial in setting up the apt ambience for the party.
For instance, if you have a party for your birthday, decorations with balloons and a birthday banner will do justice. If it is a pre-wedding cocktail party, you can go overboard with floral or magical decorations with fairy lights.
Know Your Budget
The budget remains an important consideration when you plan a cocktail party. How much you want to spend on such an event is a personal choice.
The first step to determining a budget plan for your party will start with the guest list. The more people you include on your guestlist, the higher the costs will go. This will ultimately determine the overall costs of food and beverages accordingly.
With this, include the costs of venue booking and hiring services like a bartender or a live band. And if you have a taste for extravagant fashion, cover the cost of stunning cocktail dresses in your budget plan as well.
A Dress Code
As you proceed with the planning, here is one thing you might miss: telling the guests what they are expected to wear to your event. You can do it by directly adding the dress code details to the invitation.
The dress code will depend on factors like the chosen theme or the venue. And a dress code is not just for the guests. You are the organizer, and you must look your best. Most often, mini cocktail dresses make the perfect attire for most parties.
Wrap-Up
Hosting a cocktail party is fun if you have planned it efficiently. An inefficient plan will make it more exhausting for you. And let us not forget how each guest will be overwhelmed with either boredom or annoyance.
But to save you, we have planning tips to make your event memorable and fun. From selecting the right menu to stealing the spotlight with trendy cocktail dresses, we have covered everything to make it easier for you.
All you have to do is sit back, relax, and host the perfect cocktail party!