There is nothing quite like a fabulous, last minute party. I love planning out a party as much as any party-obsessed person out there. But, sometimes, I decide at the last minute that I want to throw a shin-dig and I pull out some items from my party closet, print off some free printables, use my home (and holiday) decor items, and whip together a few easy recipes (or have people bring some food items). There is NO reason you can’t throw a fabulous, inexpensive New Year’s Eve bash…. even if you didn’t decide to do it until TODAY! Check out these easy tips (and beautiful photos) on how to throw a festive NYE event in just two days.
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #1:
Use your home decor and your holiday decor to round out your party decor! Take out those few items that are SUPER Christmasy and leave out the pretty baubles that fit with your color scheme. All metallics work great for NYE! The lovely home decor pictured above is from the home of Adi from
Garden of Edlen.
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #2:
Make super easy appetizers and treats that don’t require a lot of prep time or cook time. OR have guests contribute by bringing some treats. Check out The Spicy Bee and Fork & Vine for some recipe ideas!
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #3:
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #4:
Serve one or two signature drinks and then add in some sparkling water, soda, and champagne to even out your drink selection. The champagne ice above has frozen carnations in the ice! The
Rosemary Bliss Cocktail was a fresh and delicious way to start a new year!
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #5:
Use free printables to upgrade your party and set it apart! Check out my
free NYE printables!
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #6:
Have fun with New Year’s Eve traditions… such as, the midnight kiss! We set out a bowl of kisses and told guests “Don’t Wait for Midnight!” We also set out a bowl of chapsticks and mints for guests to get “Kiss Ready!”
Quick New Year’s Eve Party Tip #7:
Have fun!! Fun is absolutely contagious. Even if you didn’t get EVERYTHING you wanted to get done finished… enjoy your party and enjoy welcoming the New Year. Your guests will certainly enjoy themselves more if you are leading the way in having a good time!
If you liked this post then check out these posts from the same party feature!
Savory Chevre Balsamic Chips
This past week I featured tons of NYE party DIYs and Tips from this mock-party,
A BIG thank you to my NYE party collaborators—
Menu: Bee of The Spicy Bee and Kate of Fork and Vine
