Whether you're recovering from the holiday season's exhaustion or prefer to avoid venturing out on a cold night in uncertain times, New Year's Eve can be memorable in your own home with proper planning. It's safe, cozy, and festive without being overly so. Enter host mode and focus on winning details to distinguish this joyous holiday from another night spent in.
Virtual Parties
Virtual parties are a well-known way to socialize because they combine the benefits of connecting with friends and family despite geographical limitations with the convenience and comfort of being at home. When all of the necessary party elements are included, such as a thoughtful guest list, food, and entertainment, a pre-planned Zoom event can replicate the energy of an in-person party. Virtual parties are also gentler on the carpet and require less cleanup.
Plan The Event
Begin planning your New Year's Eve event in the same way you would a regular party. Send out custom snail mail or virtual invites, offer your guests drink recipes and food options ahead of time so they can match your offerings, and, of course, don't forget to address the dress code. If you enjoy dressing up, request a black tie. Make it a jammies night if you want to go full-on comfort mode. Create a theme, such as black and white.
Find Inspiration In Social Events
Get ideas from what's hot in social events right now. Champagne is always welcome on New Year's Eve, and it adds an unexpected element to the list of drinks that appeal to current tastes. Send cocktail recipes along with the invitation so you can sip glasses of the same beverage as the virtual guests on the screen.
Send party favors to your guests ahead of time to keep your decor consistent. Purchase our New Year's collection for a curated selection of gourmet delicacies and visually appealing centerpieces.
Create a Decor
We understand; we've spent so much time at home that crossing the state line becomes an event. Decorate for the holiday to make your home feel like a party venue. Arrange mason jar lights on a mantle, as a table centerpiece, or on a shelf. In each room, illuminate a collection of candles. Allow a slew of black and gold balloons to dangle from the ceiling. And, of course, a stunning flower arrangement, which always signals an elegant affair, is a must.
Includes Activities
Additional enjoyable party activities include games, movie marathons, dancing, and karaoke. Examine previous New Year's Eve celebrations and recreate the best moments. While playing your favorite song, serve a memorable midnight cocktail with a whimsical New Year's Eve accessory. Include a variety of entertainment with your virtual party mates to build excitement for the celebration.
Delicious Food
Because New Year's Eve falls at the end of a busy social month, preparing a lavish meal is not the best activity to include in the event's planning. What exactly is a complete solution? Order. Even better, have it delivered directly to your home, giving you more time to plan the pleasant details. Choose from a variety of delectable dishes, including lobster pie, caramelized onion triple cheese quiche, beef lasagna, and Italian sausages. Without any effort, the cake trays, chocolate towers, and fruit bouquets are just as stunning.
Spend Outdoor
Set up your outdoor space with mood-enhancing lights and candles to create a warm and cozy outdoor oasis. As midnight approaches, wrap yourself in warm blankets and make your way to the outdoor party area, which is ideal for cracking open a bottle of champagne, making noise, and firing. Although the setting is different from New Year's Eve, it has the potential to be remembered as the main memory of a star show with natural light.
A New Year's Eve party at home, whether you're wearing your favorite slippers or the most comfortable slippers, could be the best way to start the new year.
