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Tips to Make Guests Feel at Home
Plan activities at home for guests
Planning the details of your party takes time. Picking activities will depend on the type of party, the interests of your guests, and the overall vibe you want to create. In our home, we have done pumpkin carving contest, wine tasting with tapas, special filling for ravioli and tacos. It is an event that family looks forward to every year.
In this article, “The Inside by Heavenly” talks about creating a cozy environment inside, as well. Welcome Weekend Guests and Entertain without Stress is essential for a fun and memorable event.
Here are some activity ideas for different types of parties:
Indoor Ideas
- Themed Costume Party: If you’re hosting a costume party, have a costume contest with prizes for the best, funniest, or most creative costumes. Renting a photo booth or asking someone to take pictures would be a great idea for your guests in their costumes.
Here are some fun costume ideas:
- Game Night: Set up various board games, card games, and party games like charades, Pictionary, or trivia. Have a couple of video game consoles set up for some friendly competition.
- DIY Craft Station: Provide a craft station with supplies for guests to create their own crafts or DIY projects. This can be a fun and creative way to engage your guests. A suggestion that we have tried successfully is selecting one pumpkin for each guest. Go online and pick some print outs of pumpkin carving. Serve some fall appetizers.
- Karaoke: Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app and let your guests showcase their singing talents. Karaoke is always a hit and can lead to a lot of laughter and fun.
Outdoor Ideas
- Outdoor Movie Screening: If you have a backyard or outdoor space, consider setting up a projector and screen for an outdoor movie night. Try a Popcorn Machine and some popcorn bags-Don’t forget the butter! You will want some comfortable seating too! Bean bags are always fun.
- Cooking or Cocktail-Making Competition: Organize a friendly cooking or cocktail-making competition where guests can team up and create their own dishes or drinks. For several years, we have planned a family activity. I recommend setting up a theme. This year we had an Italian night after taking an Italian cooking class in Italy. We made homemade ravioli (200 pieces) and each guest filled 7 ravioli. Provide a variety of ingredients and let the creativity flow.
- Themed Dance Party: Create a playlist with music that matches the theme of your party and have a dance-off. You can even hire a dance instructor to teach a few moves to your guests.
- Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with props and a backdrop for your guests to take fun and memorable photos. This can be a great way to capture moments from the party.
More Activities
- Outdoor Activities: If you have outdoor space, consider activities like a backyard BBQ, a bonfire with s’mores, lawn games like cornhole, frisbee, or volleyball. Here are some suggestions for an outdoor grill by Christina Home Designs. Click here
- Murder Mystery Party: Plan a murder mystery game where guests take on different roles and work together to solve a fictional mystery.
- Themed Trivia Night: Organize a trivia night with questions related to a specific theme, like pop culture, movies, history, or general knowledge.
- Live Entertainment: Hire a local band, DJ, or magician to provide live entertainment and keep the energy high.
- DIY Tasting Stations: Set up stations for things like wine, cheese, chocolate, or even a DIY taco or pizza bar.
- Outdoor Adventure: If your location allows, consider outdoor activities like hiking, nature walks, or a picnic in a nearby park.
Remember to consider your guests’ preferences and the atmosphere you want to create. Mixing and matching a few of these activity ideas can make for a memorable and enjoyable party for everyone.
Conclusion
Welcome Weekend Guests and Entertain without Stress is essential for a fun and memorable event. Add some activities that everyone can participate in and share the experience. Indoor and Outdoor activities just take a little planning for a memorable event.