HOW TO THROW A GREAT HALLOWEEN PARTY Tips on How to Make Your Halloween Party Memorable!  | | After you’ve pulled together the guest list and are ready to decorate for the Halloween event of the season, a little organization and planning is all it takes to get the party started! Halloween-themed parties are an excuse to dress up in a crazy character costume or turn yourself into your favorite movie star. Whether you’re in charge of throwing the annual Halloween celebration at the office or inviting guests over to your own Haunted House, here are some tips and suggestions for getting everything in order: | | HALLOWEEN PARTY MUSIC If you don’t have time to compile your own collection of Halloween party music, consider buying a Halloween-themed CD. Popular tracks include: the Ghostbusters theme, “Monster Mash,” the Twilight Zone theme, “Crypt-O-Night,” “The Pet Cemetery,” and the Dark Shadows theme.
HALLOWEEN PARTY THEMES Choosing a theme for your Halloween party is the first step for planning your Halloween extravaganza. A themed event encourages everyone to get involved by dressing in a specific costume or use props that match the event. Popular Halloween party themes include: Batman (inspired by the summer blockbuster Dark Knight), Pirate Theme, Dead Rock Star party, and a “Voodoo” Halloween. You can even organize the entire event around a Halloween scavenger hunt so everyone can team up for a Halloween challenge. Consider running a costume contest as an incentive to stick with the party theme, and make sure you’ve included all the details in your invitation. | | HALLOWEEN MOVIES Turn your party into a movie night or just set up a movies area one side of the venue, with a lineup of classic horror movies that are sure to shake things up! Popular Halloween movies include: Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween: H20, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare before Christmas, and An American Werewolf in London. HALLOWEEN PARTY DECORATIONS  | Rounding up Halloween party supplies is easier than ever with online shopping options. Still, you’ll find plenty of options at your local party supply store; keep your eyes peeled for black and orange streamers, balloons, glow sticks, holographic stars, body paint and black lights that will get everyone in the party mood! Halloween-themed lights and shadow boxes are other great ways to create the perfect ambiance. You’ll also need to pick up some Halloween-themed invitations to let everyone know where to head for the celebration; or, you can try your hand at homemade invitations. |
HALLOWEEN PARTY FOOD
Putting together a buffet table of treats is your chance to get really creative in the kitchen, and you can make bite-sized versions of sandwiches and desserts for a Halloween-themed buffet. Sandwiches cut into Halloween shapes (use Halloween cookie cutters) and hearty chili and soups are great additions to the Halloween menu. Miniature desserts with a Halloween theme are another way to keep everyone in good spirits; try making Pumpkin Fudge, Chocolate Dirt Cups, Devil’s Food Cupcakes, and other ghoulish treats for your dessert table. And don’t forget your Witches’ Brew punch!
From the movie lineup to the décor, planning a Halloween party can put your creativity to the test. Still, it’s a fun celebration for friends, family and coworkers to get together and celebrate the season; make the most of this Halloween with these tips and suggestions! Start Planning Your Halloween Party! | | | | | Also Try... | | | | | | Article Written By: Sabah Karimi; Sabah is a busy writer from Orlanda, Fla., who is passionate about writing on health and fitness, beauty, fashion and style tips, spa and travel topics. She now uses her expertise as a freelance writer to contribute to both DivaVillage.com and VillageMAMA.com. |
