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The key to planning a perfect Halloween party is using a well-thought-out Halloween party checklist.
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Here’s everything you better think about when putting together the ultimate Halloween bash.
Food and Drink
The first step to throwing a fabulous Halloween party is deciding what to serve.
From peeled grapes to spooky punch topopcorn balls, you’ve got tons of options to choose from.
Think about your guests and what they might want or expect at a Halloween party.
And most importantly, have fun!
Punch Bowl
No Halloween party would be complete without a spooky punch.
A festive covering will make your everyday tables party-ready in an instant.
Serving Dishes
Count your platters beforehand to ensure there is enough space for all your party treats.
And don’t forget to include something alcohol-free and fun for the teetotalers and kids in your group.
verify to have heatproof cups on hand if you’re serving anything hot, like mulled cider.
Appetizers
Serveplenty of savory itemsto balance out all that Halloween sugar.
For less stress, make as many items ahead of time as it’s possible for you to.
For even more holiday spirit, make pumpkin cupcakes and decorate them with candy corn.
Pumpkins, cobwebs, bats, broomsthis is where you’re free to let your imagination run wild.
And don’t forget the candles; mood lighting is a crucial element of any good Halloween bash.
Carved Jack-O'-Lanterns
Greet guests with a lineup of theselighted hostson your stoop or porch.
Pumpkins and Decorative Gourds
Display these in clusters around your home.
Halloween is one holiday when it’s OK to be over-the-top.
Candles
Scatter lots of votives throughout your party and group pillars of varying heights and sizes together.
Display a candelabra for dramatic flair.
Costume Contest
This is a must for any Halloween party.
Murder Mystery
A classic party game, this is a perfect fit for Halloween.
This game is a great way to encourage guests to mingle with each other.
Movie-Themed Games
There are a couple of different ways to play movie games.
Another movie-themed game is to put quotes from famous horror films (“Heeeere’s Johnny!
“, “What’s your favorite scary movie?")
in a hat and have everyone guess the movie.
Or there’s the standard party game of charades, but make all the options horror movie scenes.
