12 Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

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The end of the year is almost upon us and you may be wanting to host a New Year’s Eve bash. Let the year go out with a bang while sticking to your budget with these Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget. Learn more

Alcohol free?

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Food

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Keep it simple with decorations. New Year’s Eve parties can be kept as simple as just using a few Christmas lights or candles to set the mood.

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Invite people digitally. Facebook has a great way to “create an event” in order to invite people. You can also use sites such as evite.com to create free, fun invites for your event.

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Skip buying a new outfit just for the occasion. There really isn’t a dress code for New Year’s Eve parties, especially if done at home. You could even host your own “grown-up” pajama party!

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12 Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

Alcohol free?

Decide on spirits. You can have a fun party with no alcohol and this would really cut your expenses. Alternatively, you could do some champagne that is not too expensive as well. Wholesale clubs offer great savings on cases of low-price champagne.

Food

Keep it simple with decorations. New Year’s Eve parties can be kept as simple as just using a few Christmas lights or candles to set the mood.

Decoration

Invite people digitally. Facebook has a great way to “create an event” in order to invite people. You can also use sites such as evite.com to create free, fun invites for your event.

Invitation

Skip buying a new outfit just for the occasion. There really isn’t a dress code for New Year’s Eve parties, especially if done at home. You could even host your own “grown-up” pajama party!

Dress Code

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