Halloween is just around the corner, so get going on your party plans. Need some help getting those creative juices flowing? Ranging from casual to formal, here are a couple of very grown up ideas to get your party planning started. parties needn’t be big bashes, you can choose a more intimate way to celebrate with a small group of friends. Let your personal sense of style dictate what type of celebration works best. Whether your Halloween celebration will be spent mixing up groovy cocktails for friends or doing fun arts and crafts projects with the family, we have some fun filled ideas to get your party started.
Halloween Dinner Party – A grown up dinner party is perfect for an intimate gathering. Select a theme such as Gothic vampires, zombies etc and use that idea as inspiration for your invitation, decor, menu and activities. Make your own invitations, inviting guests to come to your shindig in costumes related to the theme. This is fun for a small group of adults on Halloween, as a way to celebrate the holiday in grown up style. You could also have a theme for your party, such as Wizard of Oz, and invite each guest to come as their favorite character. There is a whole new line of Oz costumes out this year, including a Flying Monkey Costume that is quite menacing.
Halloween Cocktail Party – If you don’t want to do a formal dinner or a big blow out costume party, why not have a cocktail party? Halloween treats and drinks for grown-ups make for a fun way to spend Halloween if you don’t really care to get dressed up and go out to a big party. Schedule your party as the first event of the evening for guests that do. Save time by making up a batch of the signature drink before the party starts. Be sure and give it a taste test before serving to your guests!
Halloween Tea – Hosting a Halloween themed afternoon tea is a great way to have a formal afternoon party for adults. Start with a black tablecloth, add dead flowers for a centerpiece and candelabras with melted candles. Serve some Halloween themed food items such as pumpkin cookies, or cupcakes, witches finger sandwiches, etc. Small plates work well for tea sandwiches and mini pastries, or you can even order all black party ware and set a very spooky themed table.
Halloween Scrap Booking Party – Purchase Halloween themed scrapbooking supplies and invite your crafty friends over for a crop. This is a great way to have a low key get together, and accomplish something at the same time. Perfect for both experienced and newbie scrapbookers . You can opt to provide the Halloween themed supplies and ask guests to bring some potluck supplies. Make sure to have some tasty treat and beverages on hand, and you’ve got all the makings for a fun cropping party!
Seance – This is great for an older teen sleepover or an adult dinner party. Decorate with lots of candles and set up a spooky graveyard scene with Styrofoam tombstones. A Ouija board can be a spooky addition to the party antics. Keep the focus lighthearted by only calling on the famously dearly departed such as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis etc. This type of party can get really spooky or totally hilarious, depending on your group and how much wine has been enjoyed.
Ensure the success of your party with a little bit of advance thought and preparation. Consider your friends when choosing the theme and timing of the party. For a more formal celebration, a Halloween themed afternoon tea is perfect for moms and daughters. A dinner party is perfect for a smaller group, and allows you to focus on handmade details such as invitations and place settings. Metro areas are especially good for cocktail parties as your guests can drop in on several parties. Pick what works best for you. And most importantly, don’t forget to plan your costumes and buy them online right away. You can go check out the Monkey Costume site to see the Flying Monkey Costume or thousands of other costume options. Happy Halloween!
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