(NC)—Today's best house parties are all about the entertainment. Whether a casual get-together or a formal dinner party, event planner Carlton Aylett of Krista Slack and Associates offers these helpful tips to host a party with a twist that everyone will enjoy:
Get digital: Technology has emerged as a key component of today's parties with MP3 players loaded with party-friendly songs replacing the need for a DJ or having a massive CD collection on hand. As well, web-based tools like e-vites will easily send out invitations to all of your contacts and will help you keep track of who still has to RSVP.
Give your party a theme: To add a touch of fun to the festivities, Aylett suggests giving the party a theme, which can be worked into the invitations, menu, decorations and entertainment. Serving a selection of themed cocktails will also save you the trouble and expense of having a well stocked bar.
Out-of-the box entertainment: Consider the mix of guests at the party – relatives of all ages, friends only, or those with kids. Then think of potential activities to keep them engaged between conversations. One of the latest trends is to break out the popular Wii from Nintendo, an easy pick-up-and-play video game system for everyone. "The Wii is a great way to break the ice and get everyone moving," explains Aylett. "A game like Wii Sports features popular activities like tennis, baseball and bowling that will appeal to almost anyone, regardless of their experience or age. It'll be as much fun to play as it is to watch". Would-be hosts looking for help can also tap into various sites that offer tips on how to throw a successful Wii-party like www.getupandplay.ca.
It's easy to get overwhelmed while planning an event, but the best rule of thumb is to keep things simple. Don't forget that as the host, you're supposed to be having fun too, so at some point, put your hosting duties on hold and take part in celebrating with the closest of your friends.
Other tips on how to throw a great party are available online at www.wiiparty.net.
- News Canada
No comments:
Post a Comment