How To Plan a New Years Eve Party At Home

The disadvantages to hosting a New Year's Eve party in your home are that your property or possessions may be damaged by the guests, you are responsible for the cleanup of the party, and it can be difficult to control when guests leave the party.

In comparison, the advantages to hosting a New Year's Eve party in a restaurant or catering hall is that you will have assistance in preparing and serving the food, you don’t have to worry about cleanup, and you have very few obligations during the party.

The disadvantages to hosting your New Year's Eve party at a restaurant or catering hall are you will be limited in the hours of the party, there may be some restrictions placed on the entertainment, and there will also likely be limitations on the food and beverages you can offer your guests.

Giving these advantages and disadvantages, as well as the costs associated with hosting a New Year's Eve party in a restaurant or catering hall, many people opt to host their New Year's Eve party in their home.

When planning a New Year's Eve party in your home, it is very important to carefully consider your guest list. This is important because you should limit the number of guests you invite according to the size of your home and the rooms in your home you wish to use for the party.

For example, you may have an extremely large house; but, if you wish to limit the party to the kitchen and dining room, you should consider limiting the number of guests you invite to a number which will fit comfortably in these rooms.

Or, if you plan to use your entire house for the party, you should still consider how many people will fit comfortably for activities such as eating, dancing, and socializing.

Another factor to consider when planning a New Year's Eve party in your home is how you plan to entertain your guests. Hiring a band or DJ or playing your own music is one of the most popular entertainment options for a New Years Eve party.

If you plan to have a band or a DJ, you should consider providing a dance floor for your guests. The dance floor does not have to be big but it should be large enough for at least some of your guests to dance and have a good time.

Another entertainment option is showing a series of movies. The movies can follow a particular theme or they can just be fun movies you think the majority of your guests will enjoy. This idea would be best if you have a large screen TV in order to make the movie viewing experience more pleasurable for a larger group. You should also consider seating options to ensure you have enough seating for each guest with an unrestricted view of the screen.

Another factor to consider when planning a New Year's Eve party in your home is how you plan to deal with potential problems such as spilled food and drinks. If you have new and expensive carpeting or flooring, you might be very concerned about this issue.

One option is to take preventative measures by covering flooring which would be permanently damaged by spilled drinks or food. This will likely not be very attractive and many hosts prefer to only offer food and drinks in areas of the home where spills will not be extremely damaging.

As the host of the party, you should be prepared to deal with spills. Your plan could include cleaning all spills thoroughly as they occur in attempt to minimize the risk or permanent stains, or to do only a quick cleanup and deal with stains after the party....