Halloween can get a little boring when you're too old to trick-or-treat, but it isn't the only way to celebrate. Party the night away with these spooky tricks.
Decorations
"The more, the merrier," definitely applies to Halloween decorations. Focus a unique visual on your front yard and front door. It's your guests' first impression of your house and allows you to communicate the atmosphere of the party before they even enter. Dry ice in a cauldron is a classic, but if you're daring enough, these chicken wire sculptures are sure to attract attention. If you have outdoor speakers or are willing to instal some, it wouldn't hurt to play a loop of spooky sounds at the time that your guests will arrive.
Interior decorations should be concentrated to the most populated areas, including kitchen, bathroom, dining room, living room, etc. Decorate liberally, but don't make it cluttered. Your guests should feel comfortable. Play some background tunes to keep the party (re)animated. If your back yard or patio will be used, make sure to add decorations there too.
Remember the little details. Fake cobwebs are great at filling spaces that look empty, like hallways or doorways. If you have a bathtub, maybe lay a skeleton in it with some bedding to look like a coffin. The back of your bathroom door also has great potential. If you have a trick mirror, that would be the place to put it.
Food and Drink
Place hors d'oeuvres and drinks in the living room at arrival time. You can make them as creepy and creative as you want, but we suggest you don't go too crazy or else they might not get eaten. There are about a million different Halloween inspired cocktails to choose from but to add to the experience, find some creepy glasses, or place the beverages in some distressed bottles. Make the hors d'oeuvres filling enough so your guests won't get too hungry towards the end of the party. Display is just as important as the food, but keep it fun and light, not grody.
Quick Tips
- If this party is going to be on Halloween night, remember to leave some candy out for trick-or-treaters and periodically check to refill when needed
- Be conscious of any decorations that are placed on the floor. There may be people wearing high heels. With alcohol being served, it's probably not wise to have any decorations that could be potentially dangerous.
Halloween is a fantastic time of the year for creative folks. For more inspiration, follow us on Pinterest, where we have a board set up with drinks, decorations, hors d'oeuvres, and displays.
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