Happy Halloween, friends!
If you’re last-minute like me, you’re probably attending a Halloween party tonight and still thinking about what costume you can throw together. (Pro-tip for females: Braid your hair and buy a plastic bow and arrow from Wal-mart. You’re Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games! )
But, if you’re not just attending that party, you’re hosting it, then you better have all your ducks in a row. Actually, jack-o-lanterns in a row? That’s festive right?
Anyway, in the spirit of Halloween and all things spooky, I figured I’d make sure you didn’t forget some of the basic parts of my favorite Halloween parties. Check them out:
1.) Snacks
Okay, so we know you have chips and cookies. But do you have ghost cookies? Or meatballs that look like eyeballs? Do you have creepy fingers or punch with a hand in it? (Maybe forego that one if you have youngsters around…) Just don’t forget that your party has a theme! It’s literally a HALLOWEEN party and this is the one time that you can go completely cliché without anyone thinking that your party is over the top.
Frankenstein Marshmallows! Click for recipe.
2.) Decorations
Walk in any dollar store and go to town. Buy those stringy cobwebs in the bag and drape them over your walls. Buy plastic spiders and attach them to the webs. Have Halloween tablecloths and napkins. Think of it like a kid’s second birthday. Nothing is off-limits as long as it matches the theme. Finally, don’t forget to buy a cheap Halloween mix and play spooky music while your guests are arriving.
Easy decorations!
3.) Costumes
Seems like common sense, right? Wrong. Make sure to specify that you want people to wear costumes and provide them ideas if they are at a loss. You don’t have to have a Halloween costume party but having half of the guests in costumes and half not may bring weirdness on both sides. We all know what it’s like to be the one person not wearing a costume. But we also all know how awkward it is to be the ONLY one wearing a costume. Whether you’re using Facebook to invite your friends or inviting them in person, just make it clear whether it’s a costume party or not.
Katniss Costume Idea
If you’re still at a loss for ideas, don’t forget our trusty friend for all things cute and inventive: Pinterest!
Search Halloween ideas or check out this amazing board of Halloween Party Ideas. Good luck!
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Comments on: "Planning the Perfect Halloween Party" (2)
As I am someone who absolutely loves to throw holiday themed parties I was excited to get any new ideas for a Halloween bash from the blog. In the past I have made the ghost cookies and the mummy hot dogs but the little marshmallow monsters were a new one to me and they are perfect for a children’s party! Although I do not see planning holiday parties as my ultimate career goal with my PR degree I will always have a soft spot for cheesy little snack foods 🙂
Me too! And I love certain holidays like Halloween because you can be as cheesy and outlandish as you want and everyone loves it!