by Do you want to host a Halloween party that will blow everyone’s minds? Halloween is a great time for a party. This is also a good time to decorate your house as spookily as possible and dress up to scare people. We are giving you 8 ideas that will help you throw the best Halloween party that will leave everyone talking for a long time.
1.Determine your Halloween party’s theme first
Before you host a party, you need to decide your party’s theme. You have a lot of options such as Haunted theme, Evil Ghost theme, Thriller theme, Fairy tale theme, Pumpkin theme, Graveyard theme, Creepy Make up theme, and so on. After you have picked a scary theme of your choice you can start planning your Halloween party.
2.Make a list of items needed for the party
Before you go ahead and buy the scariest decorations in the store, you need to write down the list you need to buy so you don’t end up getting anything that you don’t need. You can list the items down on a piece of paper to avoid missing any items that you need. This list includes Food and snacks, the decorations you need, prize for the best costume，or some lighting to make the atmosphere of the party as creepy as possible.
3.Pick the people you want to invite
Doing this will let you know the exact amount of space and food you will need so you can arrange everything accordingly. If you have a very specific theme such as a scary movie party, you may need to limit the number of people to avoid making the party too noisy since you need peace and quiet to enjoy a movie. If the party is held at your home, limit the number of people to those who can fit inside your house. Because you are the host of the party it is up to you to make sure everyone enjoys the party but at the same time, you need to consider the safety of your house by not overcrowding it.
4.Send a Costume and Party Invitation
Design invitations along with costumes according to the theme you choose. Set the time and date and explain in detail what everyone is supposed to wear and whether any special makeup is needed or not. The invitation should be sent out two weeks ahead of the party to give the guests plenty of time to prepare. It is best to use a real invitation as compared to sending a simple email invitation because you can choose some very creative invitation ideas such as invitation cards that match the theme of your party to get your friends excited for the party.
5.Decorate your house
There are two options when it comes to decorating your house for a Halloween party either you can buy decorations from the store or get creative and make your own. If you are hosting a big party, you may need to spend more time decorating your party than it took to decorate your yard. But the time it takes to decorate the house can be reduced with some helping hands to help you out! Arrange all the decorations in advance so that you won’t be in a hurry at the last minute. If you want to create a festive atmosphere, it is very necessary to decorate your house with more festive decorations. That is when you will need to use your creativity and come up with unique decoration ideas to turn your regular house into a festive location. It is a very good idea to purchase some small decorative items that add character to your house. For example, you can buy some horror figurines that look scary and add to the spooky atmosphere of the party. If you want to turn your house into a horror house you can put on scary wallpapers on the wall of your house, add some dark lighting to your house, get dedicated Halloween themed home furnishings, etc.
Here are some ideas for decorating the house:
- Decorated with scary balloons
Decorate your house with scary balloons and photos or you can add images of spider webs. You can download and print Halloween themed images to paste on the doors and the appliances to scare guests. You can also buy balloons with LED lights and scary images that will make it look like images are floating in the dark. When the party starts, turn on these balloons with LED lights in the dark house to set the mood for a great Halloween party.
- Cover your home with some stickers
You need to buy some stickers, such as spider stickers or ghost stickers. Divide these stickers into small batches, and spread them across the house without repeating the same sticker over and over.
- Set a spooky atmosphere
Smoke machines are a great way to get that graveyard feel into your house. You may also add different color smoke to make the house look even scarier.
6.Consider the food and drink you want to serve
There are a lot of different food ideas for Halloween parties. You can find plenty of recipes online to make on your Halloween party. Baking is an important part of Halloween. All you have to do is bake some delicious food, spin some marshmallow icing and make it look like a scary face.
For drinks, a large pot of Punch is necessary. If you can get dry ice to create a foggy effect, then it’s even better. Putting a luminous LED light on the bottom of the bowl can also add extra effects to the drink pot.
Apply corn syrup that has been mixed with red food to the edges of the glasses, let the syrup drip on the side of the glass and allow it to dry to make it look like there is blood on the glass.
7.Music
One of the best ways to get your party off to a scary start is to play Halloween themed spooky soundtracks. Download and keep the music ready in advance so you don’t run into any issues at the very last moment when you need to play the music. Music doesn’t have to be music in the true sense – you can also consider creepy sound effects.
8.Planning some games
If you want, you can plan a Halloween game. The game you pick depends on the number of guests, their age and interest. You shouldn’t have any trouble in finding the idea of a Halloween party game online. Here are some game ideas for a Halloween party that you can take inspiration from:
- Dress up party
The dress-up party is a great game that is commonly played at Halloween parties. You can set the theme and all guests must wear the costume of a specific character which can be a character from a horror movie, or something as simple as dressing up as a zombie and whoever does the best costume wins.
- Pumpkin decoration competition
The pumpkin decoration competition is a very good Halloween game idea, but your guests can often get a bit too rowdy and start a pumpkin fight instead of a pumpkin carving competition so make sure you can handle the guests.
- Give a prize to the Best Costumes
Add a competitive edge to your party by passing out prizes for the scariest, funniest and most original costumes. The prize can be something as simple as a wine bottle or a pack of chocolates.
