New Year Party Hosting Ideas

Invitations & Guest Management

Inviting Guests
Be sure to send out your New Year’s Eve party invitations well in advance. You can do this on WhatsApp or via text, or, you can go down the traditional route with a personalised party invitation.

Remember to specify your party theme and dress code in your invite. You could encourage your guests to dress however they please, or according to a specific dress code such as ‘Black Tie’, ‘Dress to Impress’, or ‘Casual Chic’.

Guest Contributions
When it comes to party planning, it can be costly and time consuming taking care of every aspect on your own. It’s common to ask your guests for a small contribution - especially when it comes to food and drink.

Why not ask each guest to bring a dish or a drink to share? This will add variety to the menu and reduce your hosting stress. Consider a potluck-style dinner party where everyone contributes to the feast.

Food & Drink

If you are taking care of the food yourself, there are a few things to take into account. Plan your menu to suit your friends or family member’s dietary preferences - if they have allergies, this is especially important.

Offer a mix of appetisers, main courses and desserts - you may prefer a buffet-style set up, as it encourages mingling and makes the serving logistics much simpler.

Make sure you have all the right equipment, too. From cheese boards and chopping boards to aprons and kitchenware, you’ll find plenty of useful items for hosting and dining right here at Getting Personal.

Signature Drinks
Alongside the usual soft drinks and fizz, have you considered creating your own signature cocktail for the evening? A ‘New Year Sparkler’ is sure to go down a treat with your guests and consists of:

• Champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine
• Sparkling grape juice
• Frozen or fresh green grapes and blackberries
• Fresh mint for garnish

Make sure you have plenty of champagne for your number of guests, and enough champagne flutes ready for the midnight toast. Shop our selection of elegant flutes and other glassware online.

Entertainment and Activities

Fun Activities
It’s important to ensure all your guests are having fun the whole night through. Make sure you’ve planned plenty of activities to engage both adults and children if it’s an all-ages gathering.

Board games and trivia always prove popular at parties. In our collection of toys and games, you’ll find:

• Escape room board games
• Card games
• Pub quiz trivia packs
• Murder mystery games

Midnight Countdown
It’s the moment you’ll all have been waiting for! Plan an extra-special moment for when the clock strikes midnight. Whether it's watching the ball drop on TV or having a personal countdown and a sing-song, just make sure it's a highlight of the evening and appropriately memorable.

Reflection & Resolutions

Looking Back & Forward
Turn reflections and New Year’s resolutions into an activity by encouraging your guests to share their favourite memories from the past year. Discuss together what you’re looking forward to in the year ahead - this is a perfect conversation starter and a fun way to bond.

Why not prepare in advance by writing down your thoughts before the party in one of our fabulous personalised notebooks?

New Year Resolutions

How about providing a space for your guests to write down their New Year’s resolutions? Share out pieces of paper and pens and ask them to pop their resolutions in a jar or box. You could read some of them out, or even try to guess which resolution belongs to who.

This can be a fun and introspective actility that sparks discussion and personal reflection.

We Hope You’re Feeling Inspired & Ready To Party

Hosting a New Year party at home can be incredibly rewarding with the right planning and creativity. Selecting a theme that resonates with your guests… planning the perfect playlist… making sure the bar is well-stocked… and decorating your space with festive touches can all help to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone on your guest list.

With thoughtful preparation and attention to detail, your New Year celebration will be one to remember, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating next year’s event!