New Year’s Eve

The holidays are now in full swing.  I always feel like they start off with Halloween and then end with the New Year.  I have always loved the holidays, from decorating for Halloween and carving pumpkins, to hosting a cocktail party for New Year’s Eve.  I usually pick one of the holidays and really do it up.  I’m partial to Winter Solstice Parties because I love to decorate the house, I make a mean egg nog, and for some reason people are always a little weird about Winter Solstice, but I’m thinking this year might be time for another New Year’s Eve bash.  My last one had the taxis arriving at the same time as my paper – I’m not sure I’m up for another 7:30 am end time, but I think a nice cocktail party/open house might be the ticket to a great way to start the New Year!   

I’m heading out of town for the rest of the week, so next week will have to be a busy one as I put together invitations and a theme for the new year.  I’m in a crazy kind of mood today, so I was thinking of doing a crystal ball theme.  Have tarot cards out, I think a friend has a crystal ball, maybe she’ll tell fortunes and then some runes and Ouija board just to make it fun.  And that’s the point – make it fun – don’t just have the same old crowd with the same old music and drinking the same old champagne.  Mix it up!  Make it unexpected!  I think I’ll make an orb ice sculpture – sounds more difficult than it is – then decorate with fire and ice.  Very mystical looking and yet BEYOND easy.

Stay tuned next week and I’ll let you know how to make the decorations.   If you want to throw a party this season and you’re a bit tired, overwhelmed or just hate putting things together – call Peak Events – we’ll make your holiday party look over the top for a bottom line budget!

Take care and I’ll talk to you next week!

Debbi

Holiday Parties

Family, friends, food, spirits, music; what more could anyone ask for around the holiday season? Okay, maybe a couple million in the bank account and a less stressful planning time of year. Unfortunately Peak Events cannot help with the millions, but we can help your party or event run smoothly! Here are a few tips to follow if you are brave enough to go this alone (if after a while you need our help, we’ll still be here!) :



* Decide the type of party. Will it be for family, neighbors, co-workers, friends, and will children be allowed? This will set the mood with what festivities to include.


* Settle on a menu early. Buffet or sit down? Multiple course or hors d'oeurves? How many types of desserts. Signature cocktail or make your own drinks? Writing down your list will be a great help!


* Location, Location, Location. Will this be at the office, your house or somewhere else?


* Plan rentals accordingly. After the invites have been sent out, reserve rentals for extra chairs, tables and serving dishes that you may not have. It is a lot easier than buying!


* And at the main stage is… Will you load up your iPod with holiday music? Hire a band/DJ? Making sure the party stays lively is essential to your guests having a good time!


* Deck the Halls. The décor you choose will help make your guests feel festive and cheerful. Preferably don’t overdo it and make the location look like winter went crazy. Just a few here and there will do it, a nice tablescape, some garland hanging, luminaries guiding the guests to the entry door.


* Eat, drink, and be merry. This is your event so make sure to enjoy it! Have one of your signature cocktails, some delicious food, and heck even sing a bit!


Hopefully these few guidelines are enough to get you started planning your holiday party.


Happy Holidays!


Stephanie