When you hear the phrase "house party" beforean American-style picture immediately comes to mind: the hero of the occasion enters a dark room, where a bright light suddenly flashes, and relatives and friends, shouting "Surprise!" present flowers and showering them with congratulations. Or another option: girl friends in pajamas sit on beds, sip martinis, gossip and fool around. Of course, you can also remember the third, very common fragment of American films, where tipsy young people dance to loud music, and then look for free rooms in order to retire with a partner or partner for an unambiguous pastime. But we will not consider this option, because we would like to answer the question of how to throw a party at home in an unconventional way and give quite acceptable and understandable advice, which will not be difficult to apply in practice. Fun holidays do not necessarily have to be spent only in a cafe, restaurant or country club. Since the mood of the company depends on how well the hosts themselves know how to entertain the guests and on the desire of the guests themselves to have a great time, the external attributes and the place of the party are secondary matters, although they cannot be discounted. The undoubted "pluses" of home holidays are the opportunity to:
- arrange everything in accordance with their own tastes and preferences;
- Ensure the presence of only those people who are pleasant to you;
- to invent appropriate entertainments, when there are no bored persons left;
- do not have a snap to the time and complete the holiday when you want.
But those of you who are pondering the question ofWhen planning a party in your own home or apartment, you should be prepared for the inevitable "cons". Among the most unpleasant aspects of such a celebration, it is necessary to allocate a decent space for the comfort of the invited people, the hassle associated with preparing snacks and then washing a mountain of dirty dishes, problems with neighbors if you are planning a cool party with loud music, and so on. Therefore, think in advance whether you are ready for all these inconveniences and whether you have good organizational skills, because a holiday at home requires constant control from the hostess, otherwise it will simply turn into a competition of who will drink more. If you have always suspected that you have hidden talents as an entertainer, then there is nothing to be afraid of. But it is still necessary to prepare in advance. And first of all, this concerns the format of the planned holiday.
A party in pajamas or girlish gatherings
Cozy rooms always have a special atmospheregirls' get-togethers, when several close friends gather at one of their homes to exchange news and have leisurely conversations about women's affairs. Such parties are called "pajama parties." Their charm is in spontaneity and the absence of laborious preparation. After all, what do we girls need to be in a good mood? A little martini or refreshing margarita on a summer evening, a mug of hot mulled wine in the cold, sweets, fruit and food that can easily be ordered from a restaurant with home delivery. These are all the main components of a "pajama" party. Yes, you can't do without good music and everyone's favorite romantic movie - this will help create a warm, intimate background. If you want to organize a theme party in such a relaxed style, let it be, for example, an evening of memories of first love. All kinds of hearts, balloons, fresh flowers in vases and chilled champagne - these attributes will undoubtedly set the mood for romance and give revelations the touching quality inherent in first feelings experienced once. And it does not matter what your friends will tell - about childhood crush on a classmate or serious passion at a more adult age. The main thing is that you and your guests feel comfortable and want to tell about the intimate. Such a sweet holiday captivates with the absence of pretentious toilets, because it is much more comfortable to sit on the bed in cute cozy pajamas or a glamorous negligee, dangling bare feet and wiping away tears of laughter without fear of smearing non-existent mascara. As entertainment, you can organize a small home photo session, make funny hairstyles for each other, hold a fashion show and so on. Good friends will always find something to talk about, something to be sad about and laugh about. If you have never had the chance to organize such gatherings or take part in them, start a similar tradition in the circle of your girlfriends. They will certainly like it. And be sure to film all the girlish pranks provided by the "pajama" party, so that later you can laugh together at each other's appearance. It is quite possible that your successful gatherings will soon be repeated by one of your friends.
Noisy and crowded party
It's a completely different matter if you have to do it at home.to organize a celebration for a large and diverse youth company. Here, the hostess will need the entire arsenal of creativity, hospitality and imagination. Do not rush to wave your hands, imagining the need to cut a bowl of Olivier salad. Fortunately, American traditions of receiving guests adapt perfectly to the format of a noisy party at home. Therefore, instead of compiling a multi-level menu with appetizers, hot dishes and dessert, ask where you can order delicious pizza or fresh sushi, make a lot of different canapés, decorate beautiful cheese plates and make sure there is fresh fruit. All this splendor is an excellent opportunity to set the table a la buffet. And even if you enjoy cooking complex dishes and love to surprise guests, do not be afraid to change your usual role and try to approach the issue of table setting more simply. Mountains of unwashed dishes are not at all an obligatory expense if you choose beautiful disposable plates and bright napkins, because they can simply be thrown away after the holiday. Of course, cheap white plastic has no place at a party, but an alternative solution made of eco-friendly cardboard in an interesting design may appeal to guests. By the way, if you get carried away with simplification, keep in mind: you should not replace drinkware with anything else, because it is much more pleasant to drink ice-cold champagne from a fogged glass, and it is not customary to savor cognac from a cardboard cup in decent society. The same applies to cutlery, such as knives and forks. “Hunting” for ham on your own plate with a plastic “weapon” in your hands is not a pleasant sight. And none of your guests will thank you for it. An important element of any holiday held at home is proper lighting. Therefore, if you are preparing to receive a company that likes to play poker or preference, then do not skimp on light bulbs. But a cool party with dancing cannot be imagined without a club atmosphere. In this case, limit yourself to sconces; the light from bright lampshades can be dimmed with a homemade lampshade. Or better yet, ask the older members of your family if there is a once-popular lamp with a colored rotating insert lying around somewhere in the attic - when turned on, it will cast beautiful glare on the walls, imitating disco lighting.
Fun at a fun home party
In addition to dancing, guests will probably expect from youother entertainment. After all, boredom is the main enemy that you will have to overcome in order for your home party to be a success. The easiest way to solve this problem is to think about holding not just a get-together with a feast, but to organize a cool theme party. In this case, entertainment will come to mind faster, because there will be a certain “binding”. The field for choosing the leitmotif of the holiday is huge: masks, Halloween, quest, cocktail on the beach, and so on. A party in retro style can be very interesting. Take the culture of the sixties, eighties or the recent nineties as a basis. What was fashionable in clothes then? What hairstyles did they wear? What music was played at discos? And what was the main “highlight” of the table? Announce to the guests that the obligatory dress code is the once popular emerald and raspberry leggings for women and stonewashed jeans for men (or something else in accordance with the chosen period). Don't forget about hair backcombing and plastic ear rings. Let the guests immerse themselves in the right atmosphere from the very beginning, under the influence of recognizable melodies. As entertainment, you can offer to play Monopoly, dance a fiery lambada, hold a joke contest, remember and sing retro hits together, and so on. A great option is a Japanese-style party. Dress code - kimono and appropriate hairstyles. Don't forget that guests should eat at low tables, as snacks - the inevitable sushi and rolls, rice vodka should be replaced with something more familiar if desired, but plum wine is a must for women. You can entertain guests with a dance contest for the title of the best geisha, a "Whose roll is more beautiful?" competition, an origami competition, and so on. Let your guests try their hand at composing Japanese poems, try to match the foreign proverbs you have prepared with folk wisdom from domestic folklore, play a game of matching Russian-Japanese word pairs (warrior - samurai, bouquet - ikebana, horseradish - wasabi, and so on). If you are sure that your friends will be enthusiastic about the idea, try throwing a party with a beauty contest theme, where women will be participants and men will be judges. Try to stick to the usual program, do not miss the fashion show in glamorous outfits, the swimsuit show, and the tricky questions stage. But also diversify the impromptu show with funny numbers. After all, your guests should have fun and be interested, then the holiday will be a 100% success, and the memories of it will become an inspiration for others who want to organize a similar theme party.
Important tips for home reception
Of course, it is better to rent a private room for the partya house in a picturesque place, because there you can have a real feast with barbecue and grill. And loud music will not interfere with a very remote neighborhood. No less advantageous will be the rent of a spacious penthouse, where the entire large company of friends will comfortably accommodate. But do not be upset if for a number of reasons you cannot afford such luxury. As already mentioned above, the entourage is secondary, but hospitality is really important. Therefore, if you approach the issue of organizing a holiday at home wisely, then an ordinary "two-room" is quite capable of becoming an excellent place for one evening for a fun conversation of friends, dedicated to some holiday. A one-room apartment is not the best place for a large number of guests, because the cramped conditions at the table are nothing compared to how people will feel later. Therefore, measure the size of the room and the number of guests. Do not forget to free the space from unnecessary things. If the coat rack in the hallway is full of winter and demi-season clothes during the warm season, put them away in the closet, because guests need somewhere to hang their raincoats, blouses and windbreakers. There should be a new bar of soap or a bottle of liquid soap in the bathroom and a few clean towels, and put a couple of ashtrays on the balcony. Don't forget to keep an extra roll of toilet paper. The issue with slippers is more difficult to solve, because if there are a lot of guests, there won't be enough for everyone. In the summer, you can remove the existing carpet and let guests wear outdoor shoes, after wiping them with a wet rag, but in the winter you'll have to go barefoot. Since someone is bound to spill something at parties, make sure to have paper towels and damp sponges. If one of the guests is staying overnight, it's best to immediately assign him or her a sleeping place and prepare a set of bed linen. Are there any pets in the house? It is better to isolate them for a while so that the cat or dog does not get indigestion from the generosity of the guests, and excessive affection and an irresistible desire to cuddle the "fluffy" does not cause stress in the latter. Despite the warnings and useful tips described above, it will not be possible to foresee absolutely everything. Therefore, be prepared for possible "losses" in the form of a broken figurine, a broken chair or a leaking toilet tank. Perhaps one of the guests will overestimate their strength and unwittingly end up among your guests until the morning, and the neighbors will start knocking on the radiator because of too loud music. But whatever happens, try to enjoy the holiday you are organizing and "light it up" brightly. We recommend reading:
