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 don’t have to be huge costume parties, there are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday in a low key way with a small group of friends. Let your personal sense of style dictate what type of celebration works best. Whether your Halloween party will be filled with Halloween Arts and Crafts or spent mixing up Halloween cocktails for the adults, we have some fun and unique ideas for your party.
Halloween Dinner Party - Invite a small group of friends over for a grown up dinner party. First select a theme for your party such as Nightmare Before Christmas, zombie party, scary clowns, etc and then plan every detail of your party from invitations, menu, and activities. If you are crafty, send out handmade invitations that set the tone of your event and let your guests know what type of costume to come in. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween in style with a close group of friends. Themes such as the Wizard of Oz, for example, are a great way to get your guests excited about your party, and they can be encouraged to come dressed 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 - Perfect for those who would prefer a smaller, more focused event, cocktail parties are a great option Halloween drinks and yummy treats for adults are a nice way to celebrate without all the fuss of getting dressed up and going out to a big bash. 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 certain to test it out on a friend before finalizing!
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 up bite sized Halloween treats such as san-witches, pumpkin scones and spooky cupcakes. For a striking table, order all black plates and napkins to create a very Gothic mood.
Halloween Scrap Booking Party - Gather together scrap booking paper and supplies with a Halloween focus, and get your scrap booking friends together. This is perfect for having some social time while also spending some time on a fun personal project. Perfect for both experienced and newbie scrapbookers. You can opt to provide the Halloween themed supplies and ask guests to bring some potluck supplies. Treats and drinks will ensure you’ve got all you need for a fun crop!
Seance - Fun for both adult parties and older teen sleepovers. Decorate with lots of candles and set up a spooky graveyard scene with Styrofoam tombstones. Have a Ouija board ready to call forth the dearly departed. Keep the focus lighthearted by only calling on the famously dearly departed such as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis etc. Super spooky or fall off your chair hilarious, it all depends on the group of people (and how many bottles of wine are involved).
Whatever you choose, your party will definitely be a lot more fun if you put some thought into the planning. 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 works well for a smaller group of friends, and you can really have fun with the menu and decorating. Cocktail parties are great for big cities because your guests can attend several social events in one evening. Choose what’s best suited to your family. 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 Haunting!
