For a New Year's Eve party for the grown-ups, these themes will encourage guests to take a fond look back on the year that has passed while celebrating a new beginning.
Monthly Masquerade: Instead of focusing on the "Eve," why not focus on the "Year"? Ask guests to come in costume as their favorite month. During the evening, have guests guess the months and vote for the best costume of all.
White-Out: Since New Year's falls in the winter, you probably have snow on the ground. Make the most of it and reference New Year's role as a fresh start by hosting an all-white party. Ask guests to arrive dressed in white, and serve white (or at least pale) dishes.
Champagne Tasting: Champagne comes in so many different types, not to mention colors, and most of your guests will be surprised to try something different. Head to your local wine shop, and ask for their advice so you can choose a range of flavors. Set up tasting stations, plus small glasses for guests to serve themselves. So guests aren't overwhelmed, serve plenty of water, and provide containers so guests can pour out champagnes they don't like.
New Year's Eve Dance: Download a set of tunes that either have "year" in the title or symbolize new beginnings. Try to pick songs from different eras, and keep everything uptempo so guests will stay awake for the ball drop. Of course, cap it all off with "Rock Around the Clock."
What Time Is It? Emphasize the passage of time by breaking out all the clocks you have and setting them out in a room. Think about serving food on clock plates or decorating a round cake with a clock face. Ask guests to wear either their tackiest -80s watches or drape clocks around their necks. Flavor Flav impersonations are optional.
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