3 Things Every Adult-Friendly Party Needs
Hosting a party gives you an excuse to let loose with friends or family and enjoy yourselves for a night. In a world that’s full of doom and gloom on the news every day, nobody will turn down the opportunity for a party! The thing is, we can often forget how to throw proper parties, especially for adults. It’s much easier throwing a child’s birthday party, but here are some things every adult-friendly party needs for a good time:
A Comfortable Setting
Look, you and your adult friends don’t want to spend the evening in some sleezy bar without being able to hear yourself. Instead, you need a comfortable setting to relax and enjoy the good times. This could easily be the comfort of your home, or you can look into private event hosting to book out a section of a club or restaurant.
The key is to make your party feel exclusive and private. You don’t want other people getting in the way or creating a rowdy atmosphere. It’s all about having fun - and it’s easier for everyone to have fun in a comfortable setting.
Excellent Food & Drink
This is an adult-friendly party, so let’s be honest, you want some decent booze. That’s the benefit of hiring an event space; it usually has a private bar where everyone can get whatever drinks they fancy. If you’re hosting at home, make sure you get the cocktail mixer out and supply as many options as possible. You want guests to have whatever tipple they like the most - wine, spirits, beer, cider; you name it.
At the same time, you’re in dire need of some quality food to complement the drinks. You might be hosting a dinner party, in which case you can come up with a great menu or go for big sharing platters. Once again, private event spaces usually come with catering, so that would tackle the food issue. It doesn’t matter how you get food for your party; what matters is that you cater to every guest’s dietary needs and no one goes hungry.
Easy Outs For Your Guests
This might seem odd, but every party with your adult friends needs to offer easy outs for everyone. You’re grown up now, which means you have endless responsibilities. Whether it’s a child at home or work the next day, nobody should feel awkward for wanting to leave. Don’t put any rigid structure to your party and let people know they can leave whenever they want.
Make it even easier by offering ride-share details or providing non-alcoholic beverages so people can drive and stay sober, if they wish. As the host, you should take time to stand on your own away from the main crowd, which makes it easier for someone to walk up to you and say that they need to go, rather than doing it in front of the whole group.
To recap: nail the setting and ensure it’s comfortable for everyone. Get some top-class food and drink on the party menu, and make it clear that people don’t have to stay for ages and can leave as their busy commitments demand. That’s how you throw a great party.
