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Nothing was usual in 2020, so you can’t expect it to be this New Year’s Eve, either. But, if there’s one thing for sure, we can all use a party to celebrate finishing up this year that’s been so relentlessly trying. So, how can you do that when COVID-19 cases are still on the rise and the needed vaccines are barely on the horizon? You can still have a fabulous time with some planning and organization. Here’s how to organize a remote New Year’s party that rocks.
Idea 1: Where to Stage a Remote New Year’s Party
Unfortunately, the pandemic won’t be going anywhere just yet. That implies that hosting a virtual party is the best option for celebrating the New Year with family and friends. Although you may be groaning, thinking about the sometimes uncomfortable and chaotic Zoom meetings that you have encountered working remotely, bear in mind that you can turn a virtual affair from our regrettable reality into a lively diversion.
You can opt for one of these free sites to get your virtual New Year’s Eve party started:
Zoom: For up to 40 minutes, host up to 100 guests. You must buy a package for longer gatherings so this may not be the best choice.
Skype: For an evening of fun, invite up to 50 guests. You’ll have to opt for a subscription if you want to call a mobile phone though.
Messenger Rooms on Facebook: Entertain up to 50 guests all night. A Facebook account is not required to attend and this is all free, so may be the best way to organize a New Year’s virtual get together. In your invitations, simply share a connection to the room.
Idea 2: Organize a New Year’s Party Theme
Just because are going to organize a remote New Year’s party doesn’t mean that you can’t pick a theme for the festivities. Themed parties tend to be effective because guests are expected to dress in costumes or behave a certain way. You can often help ensure that they arrive at the party with their guards down, ready to celebrate, by asking guests to dress up.
It should be no different this year. Even though everybody will be in their own homes, it will help you get the crowd into a lighthearted, celebratory mood by having guests put on a costume. Plus, costumes are a perfect icebreaker, so you’re not going to have to deal with any of those simulated silences that are uncomfortable.
The theme you choose to organize should focus on what you want your party’s mood to be. Themes may vary from relaxed to over the top, such as:
Pajama Party: Make your gathering a comfortable one by dressing all your guests in their favorite pajamas and sipping on spiked hot chocolates.
Resolutions: Have your guests dress up as their New Year’s resolutions, invite everyone to decorate their backgrounds with their favorite motivational quotes and build games around guessing each other’s costumes, since it’s tradition to set personal goals for the next year.
Gatsby Soiree: This NYE might be an odd one, but it is still part of the “Roaring ’20s,” so why not celebrate dressing up as flappers and mobsters with your guests?
The key to success here is to try to pick a theme that you think will excite both you and your guests. The more eager everyone is to dress up, the more energetic the party will be.
Idea 3: Send Cool E-Invitations
A Zoom call does not scream WILD PARTY, but every virtual event is certainly enhanced by customized e-invitations. So, get your guest list together and start figuring out the look you want to achieve for your invites. A variety of designs are provided by websites such as Evite or Minted, many of which can be used for free.
When you send out the invites, you can also use these websites with their RSVP functions to keep track of your headcount. To host your virtual event, Evite will even send you a free, unrestricted video chat. So your guests can access your New Year’s Eve party directly from their invite!
Idea 4: Hold a totally local party for New Year’s Eve
Since this year COVID-19 has undoubtedly kept you from traveling and seeing more of the outside world, why not take this opportunity to celebrate what your local community has to offer? As they ring in the new year at the remote New Year’s party you organize ask your guests to help their local businesses.
You could recommend that your guests order food from nearby restaurants, desserts from the bakeries nearest their and alcohol from breweries or distilleries in the area instead of cooking. Everyone should share where they come from and inspire others to patronize their favorite places while you enjoy your hometown treats.
Idea 5: Karaoke Crank Up
A great way to keep your guests entertained is to introduce karaoke to your New Year’s party. If your friends have flawless pitch or can be better characterized as tone-deaf, as they sing the night away, there will be lots of laughter. Any of your guests can easily build a karaoke set-up from the comfort of their own homes thanks to the slew of karaoke channels on YouTube.
Idea 9: Document The Occasion
New Year’s Eve is always the best time for a photo op while all dolled- and slightly liquored-up! But when you ring in the New Year remotely, even if you and your guests will all be in different locations, that doesn’t mean you can’t record the occasion.
A virtual party is a perfect way to take some fun pictures in “Brady Bunch” style with a screen of squares packed with your favorite people. All you have to do is just say cheese and take a couple of screenshots. Then, give all your guests your top snapshots picks.
Idea 10: Don’t Forget to Watch Drop The Ball
Switch gears and turn your virtual New Year’s party into a viewing party just before the clock hits midnight. Have all of your guests turn on their equipment, so you can all watch the ball fall down together. This year, via a free broadcast app, the event will be digitally enhanced and downloadable, so everyone can take part in celebrating the end of this difficult year. When you hit midnight, get everyone to grab a glass and countdown to 2021 together.
After The Party: Resolutions for the New Year
You’ll feel more than ready to make some changes after your potentially debaucherous New Year’s Eve party, especially if your hangover fills you with regrets. Whatever your resolutions are, New Year’s Day is a great time to spend in quiet, relaxed consideration and with your closest family.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to upgrade your home’s style, declutter your space or even get it ready to sell, we can help. The Just Organized by Taya is ready to help Houston make this the most stylish year ever – and for homesellers a truly profitable one – and are just a call or message away.
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