How to Plan an Epic New Year's eve Party
The countdown to the New Year has finally arrived and there’s only one thing more crucial than watching the ball drop: partying your way into the New Year.
For this year’s party, you have options. Whether you want to curate the perfect event with dazzling appetizers, inspiring champagne toasts or the very best sparkling decorations. Or whether not not you’re going for something a little more low-key and a kid-friendly, but still tons of fun. We’re here to provide you with some festive New Year’s party ideas that will leave all of your guests in awe. With this list, you'll be able to instantly level up your Instagram posts, dessert table and games while inspiring the best start to the New Year.
For this year’s party, you have options. Whether you want to curate the perfect event with dazzling appetizers, inspiring champagne toasts or the very best sparkling decorations. Or whether not not you’re going for something a little more low-key and a kid-friendly, but still tons of fun. We’re here to provide you with some festive New Year’s party ideas that will leave all of your guests in awe. With this list, you'll be able to instantly level up your Instagram posts, dessert table and games while inspiring the best start to the New Year.
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Give it a theme
Right now, if you want the most Instagrammable NYE party ever…..you need to go bohemian with a touch of glam. Think feathers, cozy floor seating, and pops of gold. One of our favourite places to go to for inspiration is Lia Griffith site which gives you all the tips and tricks you need to make your party Boho Glam! |
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Create an Instagram-friendly balloon wall Spell out an inspirational phrase in balloons on the wall and share it with everyone on Instagram. Etsy has some great options to select from. You can also purchase a full set of matching party balloons for an extra $$ but you'll need helium if you want them to float. |
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Create mini champagne bottle labels As a cute party favour, get mini champagne bottles with these easy to print up your own label designed by Etsy. |
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New Years Eve Cocktails Cocktails and New Year's Eve go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re a champagne, tequila, vodka, whiskey, or wine fan, Delish has got a drink for you! Oh, Champagne is the star drink of NYE, so it's important to treat it as such. Set up a bubbly bar with lots of mix-ins like rosemary or pomegranate seeds, some classic flare to a favourite classic. |
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Take a Polaroid You know everyone at your party will be taking tons of photos all night, so make sure to set up a cute spot with festive supplies and your Instax mini camera , allowing your guests to create memories in a snap. |
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Make fancy food bites
No one wants to knife-and-fork it on NYE, but that doesn't mean you have to stick to dips and crudité platters. Our favourite go to is picking up appetizers from M&M or Presidents Choice - you can offer a variety of options from salty, cheesy, shrimpy, eggy, or even flaky! Bonus: they’re all easy to bake, easy to eat and of course, delicious. |
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Have a New Year’s resolution Jar Get everyone thinking about their New Year's resolution by encouraging them to write down their goals. Put a jar out with blank cards or pieces of paper from Etsy, so everyone can stash theirs in their purse or pocket |
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Have party games ready
Instead of traditional card games, try a printable challenge like this "Drink If" game. You can instantly download a PDF of these cards on Etsy and print them out. You can also customize the text on the bottom to fit your group better. This is also helpful when you have a mix of friends together - gives everyone a chance to break the ice and get to know one another. |
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Photo credit: Lia Griffith, Indigo, Delish, President's Choice, Etsy