Finishing Touches for your Holiday Party

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With the holiday season in full swing, so are the holiday parties.  As someone who loves to entertain, I know there is a lot that goes into planning.  From the food, to the drinks, to where you’ll store everyone’s coats, there are so many details to remember.  Here are some finishing touches that can sometimes be overlooked, to help make your next party a hit!

Musical Collaborations

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Of course you wouldn’t forget about the music, but why not take it up a notch?  Smart speakers and music streaming platforms have changed the way that we listen to music.  Using a service like Spotify, you can create a playlist and give access to all of your guests.  They’ll have a chance to add their own tracks to the set list and create fun surprises and memories for everyone.

Bathroom Basket

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If you’re having a party all evening and night, guests are going want to touch up at some point.  Having a small basket or tray with a range of different cosmetics and personal care products in the bathroom can be a nice gesture.  Leave a friendly note letting them know they are welcome to use the items.  Guests will look and feel their best and be very appreciative.

Outdoor Space

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When given the option, people often like to spend some party time outside. Even if it’s cold where you live guests may want to step out for a breather, so create a space that is warm and inviting.  Set up your patio furniture and accessories, blankets, and consider getting a small outdoor heater to keep guests warm and cozy.  It will make the space much more comfortable and could help with crowd control inside too.

Extra Fridge Space

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Even though you’re the party host, guests will often bring something along with them.  It’s good to be prepared to have a space to keep the items.  Extra space in the fridge, an iced beverage tub, or the bottom of your bar cart can all be great places to store these extras and gifts that people might bring.

Photo Opps

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Everyone will be taking lots of photos, so grab some photo booth props and a backdrop for added fun.  Put your camera on a tripod and capture all of your guests photo booth style.  Create and share a hashtag specific to the party, so guests and friends can look back on the photos anytime they want.

Connect Everyone

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Nowadays, part of the party experience is being able to share what you’re doing online.  Create and share a Wi-Fi guest network and password, so your guests can stay connected and post away on Instagram and Facebook.  With high speed options from Suddenlink.com, you can host lots of people at the same time without your network slowing down.

Cheers and happy holidays!

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