It’s one of the biggest and most spectacular nights of the year! New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity to get together with your favourite people, reflect on the past twelve months – and plan for the year ahead.
Here at Add to Event we have everything you need to organise the perfect New Year’s Eve Party. From entertainers to caterers, mobile bars to fireworks display organisers, we’ve got it all. And just to give you some ideas on how to make sure your next NYE bash goes out with a BANG, here’s our top tips for New Year’s Eve party success!
Choose An Amazing Theme
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, you can really let your imagination run wild. This is the perfect opportunity for you to show off your personality and impress your friends and family, so what do you love?
Do you like the idea of a burlesque party, with lots of feathers, sequins and dancers? Or how about an old-fashioned circus with fire eaters and contortionists? An opulent Great Gatsby party with lots of black, gold and silver? A magical Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea party? Old school Hollywood glamour? Retro 80s? Or even a 70’s disco?
There’s no right or wrong here, so pick a theme and go for it!
You can plan your party decorations around your chosen theme yourself, or for a really stunning effect why not hire a professional party decorating service? From sequin walls to balloon displays, an event stylist will have everything you can possibly need to make your party the most stylish in town!
Pick Your Venue Early
Party venues get booked up way in advance, particularly when we’re talking about New Year’s Eve. So give yourself plenty of time to choose your perfect venue and talk to them about all the additional services they do and don’t offer, so you know what to expect.
It’s also important to understand their policy on things like decorations, music and fireworks, to avoid disappointment.
Put On The Best Food & Drink For Your Budget
New Year’s Eve parties tend to be a bit less formal than sit-down Christmas dinners, so have a think about your menu. Perhaps you want to go for a relaxed buffet, grazing table, canapés or food van.
If a more traditional meal is your preference, you could consider hiring formal caterers who provide silver service, and asking all your guests to attend in cocktail dresses and black tie – again, this it totally your choice. Whatever the style of catering you fancy, we have a huge range to choose from right here.
When the clock strikes midnight, you’ll want to make sure everyone has a glass of something fizzy in their hands to welcome in the new year. Our mobile bars (and our favourite - Prosecco vans) will make sure everyone’s topped up at the perfect moment, as well as keeping everyone merry throughout the evening!
Make sure you have non-alcoholic options available too, and cater for different dietary needs.
Book Your Entertainment
Whether you want a relaxed gathering or a huge party, entertainment is important. You might want to get everyone in the party mood with some old-fashioned party games, perhaps consider something like hiring a fun casino, or how about something a bit unusual like a disco dome?! You could also go with a band, party DJ or comedian.
The important thing is to consider your guests. Is there a mix of ages? Do you need to cater for children, as well as adults? Do most people like discos, or would they prefer an indie or rock band? To get some inspiration and ideas, check out our full range of party entertainers right here.
Organise a Professional Fireworks Display
Fireworks have been an important part of New Year’s Eve celebrations for hundreds of years, and their popularity doesn’t seem to be dying down any time soon. They’re beautiful and exciting, but it’s important to remember fireworks can be dangerous too – so it’s always a good idea to hire a professional if you want to ensure your display is both safe and spectacular. We have a selection of professional fireworks services to hire here.
No Matter What - Make It Memorable!
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to planning the best New Year’s Eve party in town.
At Add to Event, we understand that you want your New Year’s Party to be perfect – which is why we spend so much time choosing the right suppliers! To make sure your party is one to remember for all the right reasons, browse our range of suppliers and start submitting requests for some last minute extras to make your night absolutely fabulous.
