3 easy ways to throw a memorable holiday party

If you haven't already started planning your next holiday party, now is the time to get to work. Considering how many parties are thrown during the holiday season, making a party unique can seem like a daunting task at first. If you keep a couple of things in mind, however, throwing a memorable holiday party is not only possible, but fun. Whether you use a creative theme, serve drinks or choose an exciting venue, creating a Christmas party to remember can be the most delightful way to wrap up the year.

Having your party at the right location is perhaps the best way to offer an exciting twist and set your gathering apart from all the others. An old train station, an elegant ballroom or even an arcade can be great places to host your next holiday gathering. Even your own house could turn out to be the ideal place for your Christmas party once all the factors have been considered, like price and practicality. Once you choose a venue, the rest of the party planning can begin.

Choosing a theme for the party will set the tone for the whole evening, so choose accordingly. You can be straightforward and select a "White Christmas" party full of snow, Christmas trees and snowmen. These parties are easily completed with classic holiday favourites like gingerbread cookies, mulled wine or eggnog. You can also get a little more creative and have a theme opposite of what your guests would expect, such as a tropical theme with fruity cocktails, BBQ and Hawaiian shirts. No matter what the theme, make it fun and easy for your guests to participate.

If you're serving alcohol at your party, you'll need to consider a few things first. What kind of alcohol you will offer and how much you need to purchase are obvious questions that need answers. However, you should also think about whether you will need an open bar and server to run the alcohol service for you. If you don't hire a server, you might consider self-service drinks that patrons can pour themselves, so you don't wind up playing bartender all night.

These are just a few ideas to think about when planning your next Christmas party. The key is to be creative and, most of all, to have fun.