Do you have a new place, and are you ready to share it with those you love? There’s nothing better than involving friends and family in the joy of your new home and set-up, so when you’re ready, you should consider throwing a housewarming party.
In need of inspiration to make it truly successful? Here are some housewarming party tips that will take your hosting to a whole new level and will help you set roots in your new community.
1. Decide on the Type of Housewarming Party
The first step is to decide on the type of housewarming party you want to host. There are many different kinds, and determining which one is best for your needs will help set the mood, theme, and the to-do-list before your grand unveiling. It’s a good idea to take into consideration the following housewarming party ideas, but remember, this is your party, so you can combine a few ideas together to create the event to your liking. Here a few options to consider:
The Open House, where guests can mingle and come and go as they please. This is best when:
- Your guest list exceeds the number of available seats
- You don’t want to plan housewarming party games or activities
- You’d like small groups of visitors coming in so you can provide personal tours
Party Before Unpacking, where guests can visit before your new home is fully decorated. This is best when:
- Your guests want to see the house now instead of weeks down the road when you’ve finally unpacked everything
- You want a more casual party
- You want to mingle with close friends to relax in your new home after a big move
Decorating Housewarming, where guests can visit before you’re done furnishing your space, and can make a game of contributing to the final look and feel. This is best when:
- Your home isn’t completely set up yet, but you’ve unpacked and are ready to have people over
- You want your friends’ suggestions for decorating and need inspiration
- You want to design party activities around the set-up of the actual ambiance of your new home