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Having a party tonight... last minute tips please?

89 replies

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 05/02/2022 04:54

Can't sleep because I'm excited. 22 adults are coming, no children. DH and DCs won't be here. I have

Disco light
Playlist and speakers
Wine, vodka, gin, mixers
Making vodka jelly this morning
Snacks- crisps, pizza, cheeses etc
Lots of glasses

Any last minute ideas to make it fun?

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Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 05/02/2022 04:56

I will be having a nap this afternoon

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TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 05/02/2022 05:31

Bags of ice?

Sparklingbrook · 05/02/2022 05:35
Envy

Sounds great. What are you celebrating?

NewYearCalavicci · 05/02/2022 05:35

Warn or invite the neighbours !

Can you get hold of giant jenga, twister, balloons ( bio degradable of course)
Make up or look up questions and forfeits put them in easy med hard categorys , easy questions get hard forfeits etc

Soft drinks so people don't get to sloshed
Several taxi numbers so the night ends when you want .

dalmatianmad · 05/02/2022 06:04

You need some drinking games.

Beer Ping pong?

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 05/02/2022 07:58

I've got giant jenga!

No particular reason except we are work mates who've had a tough few months and the Christmas do was cancelled.

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Happy36 · 05/02/2022 08:15

Get everyone to LFT before.

Open windows.

userxx · 05/02/2022 08:20

@Happy36

Get everyone to LFT before.

Open windows.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Impatientwino · 05/02/2022 08:24

Ooh I'm jealous! I haven't been to a proper party for such a long time! Enjoy!

Impatientwino · 05/02/2022 08:28

My tip is that if someone offers to help then let them. Quick whip round with a bin bag every so often makes all the difference.

Oh I always clear as much up on the night as I can before bed. It always seems quicker after a few glasses bottles of wine!

Sorry those are boring tips Grin

Carriemac · 05/02/2022 08:31

Print out the WiFi code and full address and postcode for Ubers etc and put it somewhere prominent
Have a dustpan and brush handy for breakages

BIWI · 05/02/2022 08:34

Bacon rolls around midnight

itwasntaparty · 05/02/2022 08:35

Ice, buckets of ice to store beer / wine - garden truss are good for this, soft drinks for anyone not drinking, bottle openers

ForkHandlesplease · 05/02/2022 08:42

Empty dishwasher before party starts , have a towel/wipes handy for spillages . Ice, straws?? Napkins

ForkHandlesplease · 05/02/2022 08:43

Lemon/ lime slices 😋

userxx · 05/02/2022 08:44

@ForkHandlesplease

Lemon/ lime slices 😋

Chuck in the freezer so they double up as ice cubes.

alltheseasons · 05/02/2022 08:55

Karaoke microphone?

Logoplanter · 05/02/2022 09:05

Curious as to why you'd give out the WiFi code...?

Have fun! It sounds like a good night.

NewYearCalavicci · 05/02/2022 10:54

Put grapes in the freezer with the lemon and lime to cool white wine .

Get everyone to put there phones in a draw so they join in and don't spend all there time taking photos to 'make memories'

PamelaDoov · 05/02/2022 10:57

Beer/prosecco pong. Or ‘one of everything’ pong.
A designated bin/bag for empties.

userxx · 05/02/2022 11:32

@NewYearCalavicci

Put grapes in the freezer with the lemon and lime to cool white wine .

Get everyone to put there phones in a draw so they join in and don't spend all there time taking photos to 'make memories'

Oooo grapes! That's a good one 👍

RampantIvy · 05/02/2022 11:35

No beer?

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 05/02/2022 12:00

Only 3 men coming and they're bringing beer. Maybe I'll get a 6 pack just in case

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Gabbiadini · 05/02/2022 12:01

@Invasionofthegutsnatchers

Only 3 men coming and they're bringing beer. Maybe I'll get a 6 pack just in case
I drink beer. I am a woman.
Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 05/02/2022 12:01

Thanks for the limes tip! Will slice some now.

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