How To Throw The Best New Years Eve Party | 27 NYE Party Must Haves
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This post shows you how to throw the best NYE party.
New Year’s Eve! NYE is a super exciting time of year, and it’s the best time to throw a party.
Throwing a New Year’s Eve party can come with a lot of pressure. Everyone wants the perfect instagram pictures, amazing food, a perfect theme, the best games, and of course fantastic drinks.
If you’re feeling the pressure of hosting a NYE party this year, don’t fear! This post will serve as a guide to help make sure you have the best NYE party ever. It’s a lot easier than you would think, and everyone will have an amazing time.
Here’s 27 NYE party must haves, to throw the best NYE party ever.
HOW TO THROW THE BEST NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
DECORATIONS
DECORATIONS
First, decorations. Decorations can be super affordable, and they make or break your theme. When thinking of decor, everything for NYE is big. Bright shiny balloons, confetti, noisemakers, whatever it is, have it match a color palette and make sure it’s super trendy!
For 2020, black, gold, silver, and pink accents seems to be the theme of choice. Plus, this theme fits in for every year – especially to bring back the “roaring ’20s.” I picked decorations accordingly.
Here’s my absolute favorite NYE decorations, perfect for 2020.
1. CONFETTI BALLOONS
I LOVE these gold confetti balloons. They’re super trendy, and perfect for a gold and black themed party.
2. LARGE, GOLD 2024 BALLOONS
These balloons are perfect for decorating a more blank wall. I really like that these specific balloons come with other accent balloons, perfect for creating a completely decorated wall.
3. CHEERS TO 2024 BANNER
This banner is perfect for your door or entryway, or to make a background for a photo wall. This banner would be perfect for decorating a wall behind a drink area.
4. NEW YEARS BANNER AND BALLOONS
This set is perfect for covering a couple bases. I really like how it includes balloons, a banner, and some other wall decor. This is perfect for decorating multiple areas of your apartment, all for a super cheap price.
5. PAPER LANTERNS
Need to make a big statement from the ceiling of your living space? These paper lanterns are a perfect, inexpensive way to do that.
6. ROSE GOLD BALLOONS
These rose gold balloons are perfect for a pink accent to match your gold or silver theme. I really like rose gold accents, especially to set your party apart from any of the black and gold themed parties.
7. GOLD, WHITE, AND GOLD CONFETTI BALLOONS
Here’s the perfect assortment of balloons for a black and gold themed party. This combination is perfect for saving money if you’re looking to decorate with a lot of balloons.
8. GOLD GARLAND
This circle gold garland is perfect for stringing along a wall, hanging up along your mirror in the bathroom, or lining a photo booth wall.
9. GIANT CHAMPAGNE BALLOON
These giant balloons are perfect for making a big statement. These champagne bottles and glasses would be perfect for putting on a wall that is keeping your drink table.
EATING/DRINKING
Eating and drinking will be happening throughout the entire night. You can easily make this match your theme, and make everything absolutely instagram ready – just what guests will be looking for.
Here’s some super trendy, super cute NYE eating and drinking must haves.
1. PAPER STRAWS AND PAPER STRAW DECOR
Do yourself and the planet a favor, and don’t use plastic straws! Luckily, when you’re hosting a party, you have complete control over what’s used at it.
These paper straws are super cute, super festive, and totally match a black and gold NYE party theme.
2. BLACK AND GOLD TABLECLOTH
If you’re planning on having a more formal dinner, this black and gold tablecloth is perfect for setting the scene for a festive dinner.
3. GLITTER CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
I saw these, and I couldn’t think of anything more perfect for a New Years Eve party. These sparkly glasses are so cute, and perfect for serving champagne at your party.
4. GOLD, ROSE GOLD, OR SILVER TABLE RUNNER
If a full tablecloth isn’t your thing, or if you already have a white tablecloth on your table, this sequin table runner is perfect for adding a little sparkle to your table. This table runner comes in gold, rose gold, and silver, so its perfect to match any theme.
5. “CHEERS” STEMLESS CHAMPAGNE FLUTES
These champagne flutes are perfect if you want to be a little different, and stray away from the typical stemmed flutes. I think the “cheers” on the side is super cute, and its in gold! These glasses are also a great option to have alongside some other decorative glasses, to give your guests more options.
6. NAPKINS
If you can, try to use reusable napkins. However, when you’re serving large groups of people, this can be a little tricky. If you decide that reusable napkins are going to be a bit too hard, here’s some super cute disposable options – that will totally match your theme!
7. DRINK STIRRERS
Drink stirrers not only are a necessity, but they’re also super cute and can help people remember which drinks are theirs.
Here’s some of the cutest ones ever –
8. SERVING TRAY
This serving tray is so cute, and perfect for holding a stack of champagne glasses. If you are planning on filling a bunch of champagne flutes and don’t know how to display them, this is the perfect, trendy option.
PARTY FAVORS
Is there any point in going to a New Years Eve party if you don’t get a ton of free stuff? Probably not!
There’s tons of super fun stuff that you can give out to your guests, and it will make your party the most fun party of the entire night.
Depending on your theme, there’s tons of options. Here’s a roundup of the cutest options out there.
1. HAPPY NEW YEARS HEADBANDS
Are your guests looking to be instagram ready all night? This is the perfect handout for them. There’s tons of options, so pick the headbands that match your theme the best.
2. NOISEMAKERS
Noisemakers are a NYE must have, and they’re super cute! I love these options that I included down below.
3. TEMPORARY TATTOOS
I came across these, and I couldn’t believe how cute they are! These are perfect for offering to guests, because they’re so funny and perfect if people are looking for something unique from your party.
4. CONFETTI
Guests will love to throw confetti when the clock strikes midnight. I really like this chunky, thick confetti, since its so much easier to clean up.
5. HAPPY NEW YEAR GLASSES
These NYE glasses are super cute, and perfect for giving to your party guests.
PHOTO BOOTH
Looking to take your party to the next level? Create a super cute, amazing, theme setting photo booth! They’re perfect because they’re so interactive with guests, and they’re wonderful for making your party unique.
Here’s the best photo booth backdrops, props, and photo ideas.
1. INSTANT DEVELOP PHOTOS
This is not a necessary step, but can be super fun for your party guests. If you’re planning on having a photo booth, an instant develop camera and photos are perfect for party guests to be able to take home with them.
2. BLACK AND GOLD BACKDROP
Black and gold theme for your party? This backdrop does it all.
3. GOLD METALLIC BACKGROUND
A gold metallic background is iconic, and perfect for making a blank wall into a perfect photo booth.
4. PHOTO BOOTH PROPS
Photo booth props are clearly a photo booth must have. Make sure to get a good variety of photo booth props, to give your party guests lots of variety.
5. GIANT CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE AND CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
These decor ideas are so cute, and perfect for adding to the backdrop of your photo booth. These balloons come in both rose gold and gold, pick for your theme accordingly!
MUSIC
Music is an absolute essential at your NYE party. I recommend using spotify, especially if you’re a student. You can redeem spotify premium and hulu for $5.99/month with your student status!
Here’s some tried and true party playlists, perfect for your NYE party.
