You’re finally ready to invite friends and neighbors into your new house, but before you send out invitations, take a few minutes to plan out how to make your party special. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to visit your new digs and help foster new friendships with your neighbors!
1. Include a Handwritten Note
Printed invitations are a worthy and budget-friendly time saver, but don’t be afraid to add a quick note to entice new neighbors to attend. A simple “Hope to see you there!” will increase your chances of a higher turn-out and shows that you are truly excited to host your guests.
2. Include Directions
In the age of GPS navigation systems, it might be easy to forgo step-by-step directions. By including a simple map, hand-drawn or pulled from the internet, it’ll show your guests that you’ve taken the extra step to help them feel welcome. Plus, it will probably decrease the chances of anyone getting lost on the way to your new place!
3. Welcome Friends of Friends
Etiquette may frown on people bringing uninvited guests, but meeting friends of friends is a great way to expand your social circle. Therefore, encourage coworkers and new neighbors to bring friends if they’d like.
Think of this as a Halloween after-party for adults, while the goblins stay home with the sitter. Invite your friends to come as their favorite celebrity. Assign everyone a number at the door and make a game of who can guess every famous-face in the room.
There is no need to go overboard with your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Some flowers and candles with fall colors will give you a look your guests will love!
Mint pink lemonade- chop some mint leaves and let them infuse for at least four hours. Get a beautiful pink color by adding some strawberry or pomegranate juice.
Fresh cucumber or melon water- chop either cucumber or melon and let infuse in the water.
Décor tip- drinks can be served in old fashioned beverage dispensers or mason jars for a cool and classy look.
A casual, outdoor party is a great way to inaugurate your new home, and an even better excuse to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends. The key is to make it as stress free as possible, because you’ve already been through a closing, moving, and an unpacking marathon. A little socialization and some good food are certainly in order.
Serve up these wonderful witch’s broom apps made from breadsticks, pretzels, and some licorice rope!
Use shot glasses or tumblers to display your munchies and dips!