Whether you’re hosting an intimate soiree for immediate family or a larger celebration, there is an array of great tips to follow for hosting successful social events in your home and making memories.
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Whether guests are seated on bar stools sipping cocktails or in the living room around the coffee table, this splendid Bedfordview home offers many opportunities to host memorable occasions. In fact, according to the proud homeowner, this home has hosted too many celebrations to count, all year round.
Make hosting social events a feature of your home
If you’re an introvert or a newbie to hosting social events, it can seem like an extremely daunting prospect. However, the good news is that there are some simple strategies to follow for preparing for a big party at home, being a good host, getting a good party started and keeping a party interesting.
Preparing for a big party at home
You can take a lot of the stress out of planning a party at home by getting prepared. Once you’ve determined the party details (things like date, time, duration and theme) and created a guest list, it’s time to plan the menu. Decide on the type of food and beverages that you want to serve. Do you want to serve your guests a sit-down meal, or will you serve finger snacks? Remember to cater for your guests’ dietary requirements.
Another important step is to arrange seating and tables. If needed, you can rent or borrow extra tables and chairs. If there is a theme to your party, you’ll also need to decorate your home. When decorating, ensure that no objects will obstruct the flow of guests or create safety hazards.
Planning your entertainment is a big step. This can involve hiring a DJ, setting up a playlist or organising games, depending on what kind of party you are throwing.
An important step that many hosts forget about is planning for parking. If parking is limited around your home, make sure that your guests know this. After all, if alcohol is to be consumed, your guests would be wise to consider taking an Uber rather than driving.
Getting a good party started
The top tip for getting a good part started is making guests feel welcome as soon as they arrive. Offering a drink or a small appetiser is a great way to get started. Make sure that seating is arranged to provide a comfortable environment to encourage people to mingle. If your guests don’t know each other, remember to introduce them and point out things that they have in common to give them ways to launch into an easy conversation.
How to be a good host for a home party
Keeping the food and drinks flowing is a big part of being a good host. Another important part of hosting is breaking the ice with activities. This could be as simple as having a fun photo booth set up with props.
How to keep a party interesting
If your party is a more structured affair, a great way to keep it interesting is to create themed moments. This could include a costume contest, a themed trivia quiz or a performance related to the theme. Having interactive stations (such as a DIY cocktail bar or card games corner) is a great way to give guests something to do and keep the party going.
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The simple fact is that throwing parties means making memories. Opening your home to friends and family can be a hugely rewarding experience if you follow these simple strategies. Of course, the first step in throwing any party is having a home that has the space and features that allow it. If you’re looking for a spacious and luxurious home that will be an ideal setting for your next soiree, get in touch with the team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty today, the most prominent real estate company in South Africa.
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