- A few days-three weeks in advance
- Gifts = customary but not necessary
- Usually something for the new house or for the party
- Bluebirds customary
- May be an open house
- May invite neighbours
- May include potluck
- Usually within 90 days
Wikipedia "Housewarming Party"
- Just moved in--pressure off
- Candles
- "Eclectic and punchy" party playlist
- Guest book--invite guests to share words of wisdom
- Plenty of places to perch, lean, sit
- Little bowls of delectable treats around house
- NEVER run out of food, drinks, music
- Outdoor entertaining--mention patio
- Game night?
- Ditch theme--focus on food, drinks, music
- Ask people to take shoes off
- Clear or light drinks OR have stain removers on hand
- Designated smoking area/No alcohol or cigarettes
- Bite-size, room-temp food keeps you "out of the kitchen and in the mix"
- Olives, nuts, cheese--meaty skewers and sandwiches
- Dessert = cookies, cheesecake!
- Keep meal informal, casual
Housewarming Party Ideas from evite
- Don't worry about having all decorations up
- Only game that might be necessary--icebreaker
- Include directions and map with invite
- If you plan to conduct tours, you will need a host to answer door, welcome guets, make them comfortable til next tour
- Can assign close friend or family member to be tour guide
- Self-guided tours-floor plan, name, purpose, interesting details of each room
- "Before" and "during" pictures
- Clean all rooms unless boxes are still not unpacked
- Casual, finger foods
- Different food in each room?
- Menu ideas
- Stuffed eggs
- Hosting a Potluck
- Have serving dishes and utensils ready
- Decide on own contribution. Usually main dish
http://entertaining.about.com/od/generalpartyplanning/a/lastchecklist.htm http://entertaining.about.com/cs/holidays/a/housewarming.htm
- evites totally acceptable
- "All we need are friends and family to help us celebrate."
- Don't make big fuss of opening presents in front of everyone
- Have some talking points for room--cool piece of art from honeymoon, funny story from moving http://ideas.thenest.com/dinner-recipes/entertaining/articles/housewarming-party-how-to.aspx?MsdVisit=1
- Bathtub as ice bucket!
- Sparklers!
- Use coffee table as table
- Stools, poufs, pillows on floor
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/tips/10-little-things-to-do-before-company-arrives-132890
- Holiday lights in bathroom
- Party proof the house
- Coats and bags on the bed
- Have place for shoes--let people know their feet will be on display
- Have napkins, paper towels, toilet paper
- Put trash in convenient spot
- Kid area
http://www.thegracioushost.com.au/easy-entertaining/making-room-for-too-many-guests/
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