🌲❤️🌲The goal for this month is to plan your Christmas parties. Why make plans for your parties now? There are alot of stores that celebrate “Christmas in July” and start selling Christmas decor and even food starting in July. QVC, for example, is wasting no time and starting the shopping early on June 22.
Tips For Planning An Unforgettable Christmas Party
🌲❤️🌲When you’re the one hosting a Christmas party, you want it to be memorable. Even if you have a small budget, if you focus on nailing these 4 areas, you’re going to have a magical Christmas party:
- MUSIC
- LIGHTING
- FOOD
- SCENT
MUSIC
Music is the MOST important element when it comes to a memorable Christmas party. It should be the first thing your guests hear when they enter your party. It sets the tone and tells everyone “It’s Christmas time in here!”. It could be 115 degrees outside but the second your guests hear Christmas music, it will make them feel like they’ve been transported to some wintry destination.
LIGHTING
Lighting is the next very important element when it comes to creating the perfect environment for a magical Christmas party. Depending on what mood you’re going for, the type and amount of lighting you choose will help you achieve the perfect atmosphere.
Lighting can be as simple as turning down the lights and just having the lights from your Christmas tree and candles on the tables.
If you are planning a party for a large space, then hanging lights overhead adds a special touch. If you’re going for a traditional or modern theme, then I recommend the traditional string lights. However, if you’re going for a farmhouse or country theme, then I recommend hanging patio lights. Either one will make you feel like you’ve stepped on the set of a small town Christmas movie.
One of my favorite items to have when it comes to lighting (besides Christmas trees) is lanterns. They are so versatile and you can put flameless candles or even fairy lights in them. You can add toppers, like ribbon, to match the theme of your party. Whether it’s a modern, traditional, farmhouse theme, etc., you can add small touches to your lanterns to match any theme.
FOOD
The next very important element of planning a memorable Christmas party is the food. You want to make sure you have great food for your party. Your guests will remember the food!
Here are some ideas for what you may want to serve at your party:
- Appetizers
- Desserts
- Appetizers & Desserts
- Dinner
If you want to make things really easy, you could ask your quests to bring their favorite Christmas treat or appetizer. I’ve done that many times for my “Christmas in July” parties and I’m always amazed at the creative and delicious Christmas treats people bring.
SCENT
The last, but not least, important element to a memorable Christmas party is the scent that envelops your guests as they enter your party. It will immediately transport them to someplace magical and wintry.
Here are my absolute favorites when it comes to Christmas scents:
🌲Christmas Tree – by Just Jill Shop
🌲White Birch – by Homeworx
🌲Frozen Balsam – by Homeworx
🌲Frasier Fir – by Thymes
🌲Shawn’s Making Spirits Spice – by Homeworx