When Brandi Milloy was pregnant with her daughter in 2017, she didn’t want an ordinary baby shower(迎婴派对), where everyone politely sat around and watched her open presents. So she centered her party around something a bit unexpected. “People were like, ‘This is like no other baby shower I’ve ever been to,’” says Milloy. “It became such a conversation starter.” A classic birthday cake and balloons will always do just fine, but theme parties elevate a celebration. So how do you host a theme party for the ages?
Choose a party theme that guests will connect with.
Choose something that your guests will be delighted by and understand. If you want to think outside the box, don’t be too overly narrow. If you pick a theme that more than 30% of your group doesn’t know or can’t relate to, it might crash and burn. So consider your guest list. Other than that, be as creative as you want to be.
Give people plenty of notice.
Don’t put yourself or your guests through the pain of last-minute shopping. If you’re expecting guests to have a costume, you should give them at least six weeks of advance notice. The extra time can also give people a chance to make room in their social calendars, especially if your event is during a busy holiday season when you might have competition. Clearly note any important information on your original invitation, then remind people again closer to the date.
Make it easy for people to participate, but don’t force it.
Unavoidably, someone is going to show up out-of-theme—and that can be frustrating after you put so much time and effort into planning a thoughtful event. But don’t give your guests a hard time about it. Instead, be creative about making everyone feel welcome and included. Lastly, it’s important to remember the reason for your gathering in the first place.
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