With the pandemic disturbing the festive period for a second year running, you might be looking for the best ways to make sure your New Year’s Eve plans still go smoothly. If you’re making social life sacrifices to save Christmas and the new year, you’re not alone.
In this guide, we’ll cover three of the most important party-planning tips to make sure you and your family get the celebration you deserve.
1.Choose your music
For any party, it’s so important to have the music sorted out in advance – but that’s especially relevant on New Year’s Eve. Why not choose a compilation of your favourite albums, or choose a specific song you’d love to hear after you’ve all counted down to welcome 2022?
You could impress your guests with your record collection if you have a hi-fi system at home. Now’s the perfect time to give a first spin to those new vinyl albums you’ve been waiting for.
2.Focus on food
If there’s any unwavering party incentive, it’s got to be the food. You could make your evening work around food, whether that’s in a tasting tour with dishes from across the globe, a wine and cheese night, or an evening breakfast party. You don’t have to get busy in the kitchen if you don’t have to – most supermarkets offer a divine selection of canapés and other seasonal nibbles perfect for any event.
Bottomless brunch is a crowd-pleaser, so why not host one? Serve up mouth-watering Eggs Benedict or decadent pancakes while stirring up a zesty Bloody Mary for your party people to enjoy.
3.Find a theme
Finding a theme and sticking to it will naturally guide your choices for décor and dress code. Providing comedy wigs and hats works as an uplifting addition to any party, but working alongside a theme adds a whole new level of pazazz.
Hosting with a theme could also provide inspiration for entertainment ideas at your party. If you’re planning a Grease inspired do, why not play the show for a family singalong? A party theme doesn’t have to dominate – but setting one could certainly help to build anticipation for your big night.
In these challenging times, you could be making difficult decisions to alter your guest lists or cancel your plans altogether. However you choose to welcome the New Year, make sure you and your family stay safe and comfortable.
