The Halloween season is nearly here, and it's time to start planning your Halloween party. Need some creative ideas to spark your imagination? Here are several grown up party ideas ranging from casual to formal. parties needn't be big bashes, you can choose a more intimate way to celebrate with a small group of friends. Let your personal style be your guide. Whether your Halloween celebration will be spent mixing up groovy cocktails for friends or doing fun arts and crafts projects with the family, we have some fun filled ideas to get your party started.
Halloween Dinner Party – Invite a small group of friends over for a grown up dinner party. Select a theme such as Gothic vampires, zombies etc and use that idea as inspiration for your invitation, decor, menu and activities. If you are crafty, send out handmade invitations that set the tone of your event and let your guests know what type of costume to come in. Intimate gatherings are a very grown up way to still enjoy Halloween with style. You could also have a theme for your party, such as Wizard of Oz, and invite each guest to come as their favorite character. There is a whole new line of Oz costumes out this year, including a Flying Monkey Costume that is quite menacing.
Halloween Cocktail Party – Perfect for those who would prefer a smaller, more focused event, cocktail parties are a great option Halloween drinks and yummy treats for adults are a nice way to celebrate without all the fuss of getting dressed up and going out to a big bash. Schedule your party as the first event of the evening for guests that do. Save time by making up a batch of the signature drink before the party starts. Make sure to try it out first!
Halloween Tea – A Halloween afternoon tea is perfect if you are looking for something a little more on the formal side. Use black tablecloths, candelabras with black or orange candles, spider webs and dead flowers as the centerpiece. Serve Halloween themed tasty bite sized treats such as witches finger sandwiches, pumpkin cookies and spooky cupcakes,. Salad or appetizer plates work well, and you can actually order all black party ware to create the proper impact.
Halloween Scrap Booking Party – Purchase Halloween themed scrapbooking supplies and invite your crafty friends over for a crop. This is a great way to have a low key get together, and accomplish something at the same time. Great for people who are new to the craft as well as experienced scrapbookers. You can opt to provide the Halloween themed supplies and ask guests to bring some potluck supplies. Bring out some treats and wine, and you've got yourself a fun crop party!
Seance – Fun for both adult parties and older teen sleepovers. Create a graveyard scene with cardboard or Styrofoam headstones and use lots of candles for effect. A Ouija board should definitely make an appearance at this party. Keep the focus lighthearted by only calling on the famously dearly departed such as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis etc. This type of party can get really spooky or totally hilarious, depending on your group and how much wine has been enjoyed.
Ensure the success of your party with a little bit of advance thought and preparation. Determine the type of friends to invite and what works best for that group. A Halloween Afternoon Tea Party is a fun mother daughter event. Dinner parties are perfect for a smaller group of friends, and you can focus on pampering them with amazing handmade invitations and menu creations. Cocktail parties are great for big cities because your guests can attend several social events in one evening. Pick whatever works best for you and your family. Most importantly, determine your costume and order it right now online. Visit the Monkey Costume site to see the Flying Monkey Costume or thousands of other costume choices. Happy Halloween!
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