Planning an Out-of-This-World Party
Throwing an unforgettable party requires a mix of creativity, planning, and the right vibes. Here's your ultimate guide to hosting a stellar event that will leave your guests talking for weeks!
1. Choose a Date, Time, and Place
The first step in planning any party is figuring out when and where the party will take place! Consider the number of people you are wanting to invite to determine where the party should take place. If your house or apartment is too small, consider throwing an outdoor party, hosting at a friend or family’s place, or renting a venue. When choosing the date and time, it is important to consider work schedules, holidays, and other scheduling conflicts that might affect your guests. By considering these factors, you can help ensure that your event runs smoothly and that your guests have a great time.
2. Create a Guest List
This is one of the most important factors in party planning. Creating a list of people that you want to invite will help you determine the best date, time, and place for the event. If you know approximately how many people are going to be coming to your party, you can estimate the amount of food, beverages, and supplies such as plates, cups, utensils, and napkins that will be needed.
3. Picking a Theme
Picking a theme sets the tone for your party and makes planning easier. This can help determine the decorations, music, activities, games, and menu items for your party! You can even create invitations with your theme in mind if you want to provide a personal touch.
4. Set the Scene with Decor
Transform your space to fit your theme and create a festive atmosphere. Decor to set the mood can include a variety of items. Festive lighting such as string lights, lanterns, neon sign lights, blacklights, and LED strips with dimmed overhead lights can transform a normal house into a vibe that matches your theme. Props that can sit on floors, tables, or that hang from the walls or ceilings can also take your place from boring to party-appropriate in no time! Seating can be added quickly and inexpensively by providing cushions, beanbags, inflatable chairs, or lawn chairs.
5. Games and Activities
Keep your guests entertained with fun activities! Of course, classics like beer pong and other drinking games are an option. Providing props and a backdrop for a photobooth or selfie-center give guests something to remember the night with. Pinatas, limbo, cornhole, card games, board games, multiplayer video games, and more activities can be included at your party. Anything that you and your crew enjoy doing can make a party even more enjoyable!
6. Food and Drinks
Making sure you have enough food and drinks for your guests is very important. Having a guest list can help you determine how much food and drinks are needed. Party platters can be an efficient way of serving a group of people with a variety of options. You can also prepare appetizers and food options to save some money. If you are serving alcohol at your party, keep in mind that it is good to have non-alcoholic drink options as well. Check out our article on non-alcoholic drinks or our article on mocktails if you need some ideas! If your party is 21 and up, you can also provide edibles such as Turnt Up Treats and Gummies or Spiked Refreshments as an alternative to alcohol.
7. Safety First
Ensure everyone has a great time while staying safe. Clearly label Turnt Up products and other cannabis products with dosage information and provide guidance on responsible consumption. Make sure to keep plenty of water on hand to ensure that your guests stay hydrated. If someone is inebriated, do not let them drive. Make sure they have a designated driver, get them an uber, or let them crash until they are sober. Be safe, and have fun!