Not sure where to start on your Halloween party planning? Stuck on the ghosts of Halloween past? Keep reading to learn how to throw the spookiest and most memorable Halloween party of the year. In this blog post we will explain how to make your party planning a little bit smoother and touch on some key things to remember for your next Halloween bash!
Allow us to help with these simple and memorable ways to break down your planning: Theme, Decor, Food, and Music. The first step for throwing any good party is the theme and then gradually getting more specific. Case in point- Halloween. Under the umbrella of the Halloween party are all kinds of even more specific themes. A scary theme, a masquerade theme, or a general costume theme. Deciding a theme will help you choose the decorations you will need and help ease the planning process. A theme also helps you find a catchy name for your party. “Sarah’s Scary Soiree” is much more memorable than “Allen’s Halloween Party” and will get your guests excited to join in on the theme.
The Bedford has seen several halloween parties- some of which including lasers and aerialists. Decor is everything for a good party- especially Halloween. While The Bedford is already so ornate with its exposed brick and iron railings, adding some fake webs, colorful lighting, and themed decor takes the venue to the next level. Turning The Bedford into a haunted house is one of the most unique ideas- where guests walk into the space ready to party- but not ready for the scare. The more the decor, the better!
It is important to truly commit to the theme when planning your Halloween Party. If you go all-out with the decor, theme, party name, and costumes, the food needs to match. This can be difficult when you are working with caterers and the food comes prepared- but presentation is everything. Creative little identification signs that say things like “eyeballs” instead of meatballs, and “hair” instead of spaghetti will show your guests that you don’t miss details and is guaranteed to make them laugh.
Lastly, don’t forget to coordinate with your DJ to curate the best possible Halloween soundtrack that will get your guests on the dance floor! Food and decor are important, but good music and a place to dance are what will ensure your guests are making memories that will last.
While it may seem daunting to throw a large halloween party, breaking down your party and its theme into a very specific category is a great way to make everything more manageable in the long run. Following these main pillars of planning for your next themed party is a great way to stay focused and on schedule!
(Keep in mind that The Bedford does not allow taper candles or fog machines.)