5 Things to Consider When Planning a Costume Theme Party

When planning a costume theme party there are a few things that you should try and consider

• · Is your costume theme realistic?

Choosing a costume theme that is obscure may cause your guest headaches if you are planning on getting them to dress in theme. If you chose something that is too hard for guest to find costumes chances are that you will have a lot of guests not bother.

• · Is your party in a really public place?

If you have planned party at your local bar then chances are many of your guests may feel embarrassed about wearing a costume. Keep this in mind when planning your party. If you have a more private location then your guests are more likely to go crazy with the costumes.

• · Is there enough costume variety in your theme?

Part of the fun is seeing people turn up in different costumes so it is a good idea to chose a theme that offer a bit of variety. After all it won’t be as much fun if everyone turns up in the same thing.

• · Will your friends and family participate

Some people just do not like costume parties. Assess your circle and decide if they will participate. If you think they might hesitate with the costumes try offering a prize for the best dressed. Otherwise if you think your guest will be party poopers try a masquerade/mask party. That way they only have to wear a mask but it is still fun.

• · Do you really need a costume theme?

Sometime with costume parties it is fun just to let people dream up any costume they want. The results can be very fun.

The main thing with costume theme parties is to make sure you make it easy and fun for your guests. As a guest at a costume theme party always try and make an effort with your costume after all the party is all about the host and the costumes will make them happy.

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas – Champagne Drinks

A good New Year’s Eve party idea is to choose champagne drinks for the perfect New Year’s party toast at midnight.

Champagne or sparkling wine if you are on a budget is the perfect celebration drink and can work

out much more economical than using spirits especially if you find a nice sparkling wine that will cost much less than many of the French champagne varieties.

While serving French champagne is very classy not everyone can afford such luxury so to jazz up your sparkling wine try some of these varieties that will impress all your guests and make them feel like a million dollars.

The traditional champagne cocktail is with sugar cubes, bitters and brandy and that is always a winner.

Sparkling goes really well with passionfruit flavours so try serving your champagne or sparkling with some passionfruit soda, sorbet or even fresh passionfruit. You just need to add some of the passionfruit to your sparkling and your cocktail is complete.

Peaches work as well and really complement the flavour. You can use fresh peaches, sorbet, flavoured soda or peach liquor.

Or you could try adding mint leaves, mango's and peaches to pink champagne or sparkling for a truly special champagne drink.

Remember if you use additional flavours like the peaches your guests will never know that you did not use an expensive champagne so don't let on.

Make sure you have one of these champagne drinks read to toast at midnight at your New Year’s Eve Party.

New Year’s Eve Parties - New Year’s Appetizers

An essential part of all New Year’s Eve Parties is the New Year’s appetizers. Whether you are having a formal dinner or a casual backyard do these New Year’s appetizers are sure to please.

This is a simple but really impressive New Year’s appetizer and the best part no cooking!

Antipasto Sticks

What you need:

• Bocconcini Cheese
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Kalamata Olives
• Dried chilli
• Oil

What to do:

• Mix olive oil and dried chilli. Marinate all the ingredients in the mix. Add to skewers

Simple and delicious

Everyone loves a cob loaf and this one is an all time favourite New Year’s appetizer.

What you need:

• Large cob loaf
• 250g sour cream
• 250g cream cheese
• 4 bacon rashers
• 1 brown onion
• 1 french onion soup mix

What to do:

• Cut out a hole in the top of the cob loaf and scoop the inside out and tear in to pieces.

• Warm the oven on a low heat and place the cob shell and the bread on an oven tray. Set aside until the mixture is ready.

• Cut bacon and onion into small pieces and cook on a low heat
• Add the sour cream and cream cheese gradually to the onion and bacon. Stir.
• Add the French onion mix gradually to the saucepan and cook until mixed through.
• You may not need to add the whole mix depending on how strong you would like the flavour.
• Scoop mixture into the cob shell and place the tray in the oven to warm.
• Do not let the cob or the mixture warm for too long as it will burn or go hard.
• Serve warm and be quick as this goes really fast.

These New Year’s appetizers are some favourites and will be sure to leave your guests talking about your New Year’s Eve parties for a long time to come.

Christmas Party Invitations

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Christmas Party Ideas – Christmas Party Drinks

One of the more important elements when putting together all your Christmas party ideas is to plan out the Christmas party drinks.

These Christmas party drinks can be served no matter what theme you have chosen for your Christmas party.

The first is simple and always a favourite of the Christmas Party drinks. This drink is a great arrival drink for your guests or is fantastic over dinner.

Christmas Berry Cheer!

You need:

1 bottle of guava nectar

Chilled Champagne or sparkling wine

Lots of raspberries – Use fresh but if unavailable you can use a different type of berry.

What to do:

Pour some guava nectar into your champagne glasses. Fill about one third of each glass

Top each glass with the champagne or sparkling wine

Add a generous serving of raspberries so they float at the top of each glass

Serve to your guests with a smile!

This is also a favourite of the Christmas party drinks and would be great used at the end of the evening

Santa’s Winter Warmer!

You need:

1 tsp of bitters

Frozen blackberries or blueberries

Whisky

Ginger ale

What to do:

Add a small amount of bitters in each cup

Add generous serve of berries into each cup

Pour the whisky and ginger ale into the cups and serve to guests.

Your guests will really enjoy these fun Christmas party drinks.

Look out for more Christmas party ideas and Christmas party drinks coming soon.

Lychee Cocktail Recipe Ideas

Listed are some favourite Lychee cocktail recipe ideas that will make your cocktail party theme a huge success.

Lychee's are a real winner in cocktails especially for the summer season. You can buy lychee flavoured liquor or use canned or fresh lychee's.

Try the Lycheelicious Sparkling Cocktail it is simple and tastes amazing.

1 can of lychee's in syrup

Sparkling wine/Champagne

Grab your can of lychee's and the place the syrup and lychee's in your blender. Blend until smooth.

Next, add the lychee mixture to a container and place in the freezer.

Once the lychee mixture is frozen scoop a generous serving into champagne flutes and top with your sparkling wine or champagne.

Lycheelicious!

You can always try adding some of the lychee liquor to champagne as well and it tastes fantastic.

Or try lychee liquour with cranberry juice and a twist of lime which is another favourite.

These are just a small sample of the favourite lychee cocktail recipe ideas for your cocktail theme party, keep posted for more great ideas and flavours for your party.

Party eBook Recommendations

These are two eBooks that I have used a lot with planning parties.

This one is a complete party planning guide that has lots of handy bonuses such as recipes for your party

Best Party Planning Ideas

This one is an eBook on party themes that can be really helpful.

Perfect Party Themes

I recommend that you check these out as they are well worth the investment for your next party . I refer back to these a lot for both work and play. I hope that you enjoy these as much as I have.