Tips for Throwing a Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party

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If your good intentions of planning ahead were foiled by the busy holiday season and you find yourself throwing together a last-minute New Year’s Eve Party, don’t be dismayed! Here are my Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Party. Learn more

Invite meaningful company vs. more company. The people that are invited are much more important than the money or time spent on the party! New Year’s Eve should be spent with your favorite group of friends.

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Set up a self-serve bar. Whether you serve mocktails or cocktails, setting a self-serve beverage bar with plenty of glasses, napkins, paper straws, ice and drink choices will free you to enjoy the party.

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Add a few traditional NYE staples. Party hats, noisemakers, and confetti can all be easily purchased at your local party store!

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Set the party mood with music. Play favorite hits from the last year or tune in to a popular New Year’s Eve countdown on a local radio or television station.

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