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How to Throw a Kick Ass Party

If you’re a nzgirl who hasn’t thrown at least one killer shindig, shame on you. Hosting a party can be a night to remember, or a night you’d rather forget; even more so if the demon-drink is involved. Throwing a killer bash is what every girl must do at least once in her lifetime; you don’t even need a reason to throw one.

Be it a classy cocktail or mocktail party, theme party, dance party, or just a general par-tay, it must be done at least once…preferably with plenty of photos of proof of the auspicious occasion.

However if you want your shindig to be void of any brawls (drunken or otherwise), music play-list debacles, or any other general party killers, there are some simple rules to follow that will ensure that you will end up the nzgirl hostess with the most-ess…

Make a guest list
Jot down a list of definites. You know, all your best buddies who all get along, and whom you know will be up for a night of fun and frivolity. Next consider including people you want to get to know better…namely that cute guy you’ve had your eye on for ages!

If you invite people who have “issues” with each other, be prepared that you may have to act as a referee all night. Not a lot of fun I can tell you. So really sit down and think about the dynamics between your potential partygoers.

Get inviting
Email, MSN, texting, snail mail…or just old fashion word of mouth should do the trick. Just don’t run around throwing flyers out at all your fav clubs, unless you want some serious gate crashers and the fun killed early!

Also if alcohol won’t be tolerated at your party, let people know before hand.

Drinks
Even if people will be indulging in alcohol, don’t neglect to stock up on non-alcoholic drinks for the teetotallers, sober drivers, and those people who are sensible and pace themselves. So get plenty of fruit juices, they’ll be guzzled down straight, or as mixers. Oh and nobody likes a warm beer or coke, so if your fridge is lacking in size, head to your local servo and stock up on ice, a couple bags should do.

Decorations
If you’re planning a theme party, pick up some suitable decorations. Yay for the $2 Shop! You can’t have a Hawaiian luau without grass skirts, leis and tiki torches now can you?

Music
A great party can be ruined by bad music. So if you’ve got the know-how, make your own  CDs with music that you think will suit the mood of your party, and your guests. If you’re throwing an 80s party, it’ll mean replacing your T.I and Beyonce with Cyndi Lauper and Duran Duran tracks.

A great tip is to start out with mellow background music so your guests can chat without shouting. Then later in the evening, switch to something more danceable. Be aware though, as the host, you may have to get things rolling by being the first to start carving shapes out on the d-floor.

Also make sure you still have an area away from the loud music for non-dancers, or just for people who’d generally rather mingle than dance.

Be responsible
As a responsible party host, see to it that your guests return home safely. If any guests have had too much to drink, make sure they have arranged alternate rides home, sober drivers, or even invite them to stay over.

Now get partying!

Linda N

 

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