While there are a million ways to throw a house party, there is only one way to throw a great one. You have probably received dozens invitations to house parties, and while you expected it to be awesome, some just turned out a bit greasy. You probably can do it better. A house party is basically an ultimate social gathering where different people come together to have a good time over food, drinks and good music. The good thing about a house party is that, the host has everything in their hands, from the guest list, to the music and to the time you want the house party to take. It is unlike a club or a lounge where anyone can walk in.
If you want to be known as the person who can turn up a crowd, then the following guidelines are for you. They will help you in planning your next epic house party.
Extend an invitation to your neighbors
Most of the time when hosting house parties, we forget to extend an invitation to our next door neighbors. Be different. Instead of just warning them that things could get a bit loud, why not appease them more by inviting them over. Well, they can always send an apology, but it is a good gesture to invite them over. In fact, they will find it easier to forgive you for the noise.
Be selective on your guest list
The success or failure of your house party is mostly dependent on the people you invite over. They can make it fun or traumatic. Ensure you invite people with different personalities to bring some balance to the party. For instance, while you have friends who like to have a good time, it might help you to also invite someone who values neatness over anything else. This way, you will be able to control the after party mess since the clean freak will not allow people to be careless. You can also invite that bouncer friend of yours to ensure there are reinforcements.
Ensure the food and drink section is on point
People go to house parties with one thing in mind; to be fed well and of course have a couple of drinks to down the food. Ensure that your food and drink section are on point. Be mindful of the guests you have invited and put an assortment of food they can pick from. Do not offend guests who may be vegetarians. Make sure you cater for everyone. When it comes to drinks, you may decide to cut on costs and ask the guests to buy their own drinks.
This way, no one will feel offended if they find out that their favorite drink was not stocked.
Have a great playlist
What is a party without music? There is no excuse for having bad music. If the music is bad, it equals a bad party. If you can, you can hire a DJ who will help you hold things down as your guests enjoy the party. If you cannot hire a DJ, then you will be forced to take control of your music system, otherwise your party may as well end way before it even starts. Ensure you play songs that people are familiar with. This keeps them engaged because should they feel bored, they would be singing along to the lyrics or better yet, dancing to the music.
Make introductions
As the host of the party, you have to be kind enough to make introductions. People tend to feel uneasy around people they are not familiar with. It is also a fact that not all your friends know each other. So before the party begins, be kind enough to make introductions so that your guests can be easy.
A rule of the thumb for hosting house parties is to make sure you stay sober at all costs. Yes, it is your party and it is at your house, but you need to stay sober in order to actually remember how awesome your party was. Being sober will also ensure you have everything in control from the beginning to the end. Well, now you have it. Go and get your party done and watch yourself become the next legend!