What to pay attention to
First of all, you should be careful and study the average age of those present. You understand that older people will not be able to participate in too active activities, and at the same time, the holiday should be fun, and not boring listening to old records. The ideas and style of conducting the holiday are also important. Not every adult will like free jokes in the youth style - wet T-shirts, dousing with juices, yogurt. They may simply be inappropriate. Once a program is created that is adapted to all ages, the evening will become unique and enjoyable for everyone.
Foreign voyage
The location doesn't matter, the atmosphere is important. You can create the atmosphere in an office, apartment, or country house. It is desirable to have upholstered furniture and high-quality music, at least as a background. National dishes are on the table. It’s interesting when friends from different countries gather, then the treats create a good flavor.
What to wear? Don’t make things easier for yourself, come up with an interesting national costume. Study the traditions of our country, find out what was fashionable in the times when our ancestors lived.
What to do for fun? Organize a disco in the style of some country with original dances, come up with board games. Prepare quizzes and interesting prizes.
New Year in Hawaii
Who said that you have to celebrate the New Year in the snow in hot dresses? Stock up on your swimsuits and head to Hawaii. And if this is not possible, let Hawaii come to you! Instead of dresses, there are shorts and T-shirts, instead of champagne there are cocktails, and the Christmas tree will be replaced by a branch of palm tree, which you can make with your own hands.
Set up a photo zone with shells and print posters with ocean views. Hang bright garlands made from flowers.
What to wear? You'll probably be cool in swimsuits. But there will be blinders and T-shirts, by the way. Your summer “New Year’s” party in such images will definitely be unforgettable.
What to cook? No Olivier, salad under a fur coat and so on.
Bananas, coconuts, oranges and other delicious fruits. Drinks – fresh juices and cocktails, decorated with straws. Prepare light snacks such as vegetables or fish.
Japanese style party
For a Japanese style party, it is recommended to have a red carpet on the floor, decorative fans on the walls, and a table for the tea ceremony. A stylish event with colleagues or friends will require preparation:
- It is recommended to zone the room with screens, setting aside a place for tea drinking, a buffet table and dancing.
- Paper lanterns, garlands, paintings of cherry blossoms, and images of hieroglyphs with wishes of happiness are hung on the walls.
- The table is served with rectangular plates, decorative umbrellas, and floating candles.
You can easily and quickly make a fan with your own hands
Men try on the image of a samurai warrior, armed with a sword. The girls at the party are transformed into geishas in silk kimonos, with high hairstyles to match the style. For makeup, you should whiten your face, draw an Asian eye shape, and make a scarlet “bow” on your lips with lipstick. Geisha are recommended to serve sake, fan themselves, and do dance moves.
Clothes that will take you to Japanese New Year
It is advisable to place an aquarium with goldfish, fountains, pots with chrysanthemums or bamboo in the room. The style will be complemented by ikebana or bonsai placed on the table.
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Decor options for the New Year
Poker Night
Why not play all night for chips? But be careful not to lose everything you earned during the year. Decorate your room in Las Vegas style. This could be an imitation of a casino, a bar counter with different drinks, a photo zone made of cards and much more.
What to wear? Pantsuits, white shirts, and other classic style items. For girls, elegant dresses in solid colors will suit you.
What to cook? During the game there will hardly be time to eat, but it is wrong to celebrate the New Year on an empty stomach. Add chips, pistachios, kirieshki. Nuggets or deep-fried onions are suitable. Don't forget about drinks: whiskey, cognac, brandy.
Cool New Year, corporate party
Option 4: New Year's corporate party in the style of rock stars
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The main idea of such a party is the Beatles, Elvis Presley, freedom of spirit, rock and roll and the philosophy of change. Rockstar is the absence of barriers and prohibitions, desires and their implementation, self-will and rigidity. Each colleague will be the decoration of the party, an idol for worship, a world-class star.
The decoration of the room should also match the idea of universal freedom: an incredible combination of styles, bright colors, harmony in the wrong. Don't forget about the characteristic hairstyle from the times of rock and roll - perm on long hair.
What do rockers do?
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It is clear that most of the entertainment program at this thematic corporate event is dance and music competitions. Invite guests to walk along the red carpet, arrange a dance battle, and all play “Guess the Melody” together.
As part of the entertainment program, it would also be appropriate to organize a master class. For example, you can invite a professional dancer and have a lot of fun by repeating funny rock and roll moves after him.
What to treat the stars with?
Of course, beer and a variety of fast food. Hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, chips, crackers, crackers, popcorn, dried and salted seafood. A little sweet for the female half of the team won't hurt.
Champagne eyes
New Year is the time when everyone drinks champagne. So why not make the drink the theme of the party? Let it be splashes, noise, fun, tinsel throughout the room. Decorate everything with gold tinsel and the Christmas tree in the same colors. Photo props in the form of large bottles of champagne look original.
What to wear? You don't have to look like a bottle of champagne, but you don't have to give up experimenting. Golden-colored dresses are suitable, men can wear ties of the same colors. For guests, purchase gold hats, bow ties, ribbons or bracelets.
What to cook? Champagne, white wine, cider are the main drinks. Buy grapes, make cheese skewers, prepare salads.
Scandinavian style
The main thing is that the chosen decoration creates an atmosphere of comfort.
A Scandinavian-style party invites you to spend the holidays with your family. Home comfort using simple decor without bright colors and tinsel:
- toys, stands, tables and chairs are made from wood;
- using available materials: cones, berries, acorns;
- ornaments in the form of animals, often deer;
- homespun fabrics for decorating windows, walls, tables, chairs.
With a wooden Christmas tree and in Scandinavian style
Mittens are hung around the house, sleds and skates are placed, used to recreate the Scandi style. The room and table are decorated in cool colors, handmade decor will emphasize the laconicism of the New Year's image
Preparing for a Scandinavian style party:
- When choosing a white palette for decoration, it is recommended to place an artificial Christmas tree with silver branches and sparkling garlands on the floor or table.
- For a green Christmas tree, decorations in the form of metal or wood pendants, garlands of silver-plated cones, and rowan berries are suitable. Craftswomen sew soft toys located between the branches.
- Traditional gnomes “ran away” from the shelves, hiding on the mantelpiece, table, sofas and armchairs.
- Use white paint to paint snowflakes and funny animal faces on windows or glass parts of doors.
- They cut out snowflakes for garlands, and make wreaths for walls from spruce paws and berries.
- Wooden stands for candles, wicker baskets, and wine barrels are placed on the table. It is recommended to place decorative or dried fish between the devices.
Handmade products are valued in this style
Tip Scandinavian party style is displayed in a real or makeshift fireplace, with red socks hanging on the wall. The mantelpiece and table are decorated with spruce or juniper wreaths, berries, and candlesticks.
For serving, use dishes in white and red to match the style. The red color sets off the white purity of the plates, tray or teapot. For the table, choose a tablecloth and napkins with images of deer, repeating the pattern on the pillows or curtains.
Christmas tree in a wicker basket - interesting and discreet
New Year at Hogwarts
Fans of Harry Potter probably dreamed of being in his place at least for a minute. So why not entertain yourself in the New Year. Dress up as your favorite characters, grab your wands and wait impatiently for the clock to strike 12.
How to decorate a room? It would be great if we could find Gryffindor's jewelry and Harry's eyepieces. Use garlands and themed photo props.
What to wear? The black robe is the Hogwarts uniform. Everyone will definitely look unusual in such attire.
What to cook? Chocolate from Lupine will lift everyone's spirits.
But it’s hard to get, so prepare candy bars and cookies in the form of attributes from the movie.
World of holidays
New Year
To avoid unnecessary stress and save significant time, there are several items that should be considered when compiling a list for a theme party. In this article you will find everything from choosing a concept and calculating a budget to drawing up an invitation to a New Year's party.
Choose a New Year's party theme that is close to you. Between “this is fashionable and prestigious” and “I’m interested in this,” choose the second, after all, you will be the host or hostess of the party, and if you yourself are not delighted with your choice, joyfully jumping up and down in anticipation of the holiday, then you are unlikely to infect the guests with your enthusiasm will it work?
Decide who you want to invite. Write down a list of guests, at least roughly to begin with, so that you have an idea of the size of the party, as well as how many invitations you will need to order. This tip will help you organize and keep track of what you'll need to buy for your party down the road.- Choose a place for the holiday. Now that you have a theme and guest list, you can decide whether you want to host the party at home or somewhere else. If you dream of a cozy evening with family and friends, choose a holiday at home, it’s easier to create the appropriate joyful atmosphere for a family celebration and you’ll save money. If you are hosting more than 50 guests, you will have to look for affordable premises.
- Invitations to guests should be sent in advance, preferably a month in advance. Choose cards that fit the theme and send them early. Although if you are not having a special event, SMS is quite enough. Tell your invited guests as much information as possible so that you don’t have to call each other ten times later.
- Calculate your budget for food and drinks, we have all the data for this.
- Find themed decorations unique to the party style. Use the Internet, look for everything that makes your topic as interesting as possible. You need to start at least a month in advance, because as the search progresses, new ideas will appear that need to be considered. In general, the sooner you start, the better prepared you will be.
- Games. Don't forget to plan at least 1-2 games or activities that will keep your guests in a good mood. Don't expect to come up with something during the holiday. Of course, if you can improvise something, great, but it’s better to always have some trick up your sleeve so that there are no awkward pauses.
Now that you're ready to start actively preparing for the New Year, check out some interesting New Year's party themes. In principle, there is an article on this site - 50 ideas for themed parties, you can read it for fun. But not all of them are suitable for the New Year, so check out a couple more examples.
Masquerade party
Add some mystery to New Year's Eve and organize a charming masquerade party. Masquerade is always fashionable, and for New Year's Eve it is also traditional. You can provide masks for visitors or ask them to make their own versions. Make sure you have enough space for the dance floor and use a bright color scheme to liven up the theme.
Retro party
Sixties, seventies, eighties - retro parties are always relevant. This is a fun costume idea that encourages visitors to get creative and get a little taste of not-so-distant history. Each decade had its own special feature, so it won't be difficult to choose clothes that are characteristic of that period. But most importantly, this is a musical selection, and also an excellent opportunity for karaoke.
Neon Party
Widely known "glow" parties, great for children and teenagers. To make the party a success, cover the windows with black paper and then replace regular light bulbs with neon ones. You can hang special decorations with reflectors, place glowing balls, in general, you can come up with a lot of things, the effect is always amazing.
World traditions
New Year is celebrated not only here. Find out a little more about New Year's traditions around the world and organize a “Around the World” party. For example, in Spain there is a tradition of eating 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the countdown to midnight. Why not use it on your holiday, it certainly won’t be any worse, but suddenly Spanish happiness will smile on you. In Brazil, lentils are eaten on New Year's Eve. Perhaps lentils with champagne are not to everyone’s taste, but for such an occasion you can try it; it’s not for nothing that the people of Brazil believe that it will bring good luck and wealth. In Denmark they smash dishes under the door, the bigger the better, to show how many friends they have. Perhaps not the most successful tradition, but if you don’t mind the dishes, then...
Black and white party
If you are looking for a formal theme, then this is the perfect idea for you. Use black and white decor and set a dress code. You can read more about the implementation of this idea in the article “Black and White Party”.
Champagne party
Have a champagne celebration! You can decorate your party with champagne decor and create a bar with different types of champagne cocktails. You need to buy several types of this magical drink. Of course, it's not cheap, but you don't have to buy expensive French champagne; Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco are also good options. Get ready for the holiday and learn how to make a tower out of glasses. The champagne fountain may seem like a huge trick, but in fact it can easily be done at a house party. You can easily find instructions on how to make a pyramid on the Internet. Laying the slide will take some time, but it will be an unforgettable sight for guests. You can also add elements of a cocktail party to the event.
Night in Paris
Who wouldn't want to visit Paris at least once in their life? On New Year's Eve, wishes should come true. Immerse yourself in a Parisian party atmosphere, with gourmet French cuisine (you can order in a restaurant or look up recipes online), the Eiffel Tower and lots of flowers. It’s simply impossible to think of anything more romantic.
Costume party
This is a very broad topic. You can, for example, arrange a real masquerade ball. Of course, you can narrow the topic and, for example, invite guests to dress up as characters from Russian folk tales. It’s better to give the opportunity to a flight of fancy and let it be the most non-standard solutions. It's fun when Vasilisa the Beautiful and Luke Skywalker from the far, far away Star Wars galaxy meet at the same party. Then the highlight of the evening will be the “Guess the Costume” competition - no one will be bored.
Midnight Brunch
New Year's Eve is the only time of the year other than Christmas Eve when it's acceptable to have a midnight brunch! The name brunch comes from the words breakfast and lunch, that is, a meal between breakfast and lunch. This is, in European style, but in our opinion, a grand feast, a dinner that begins with seeing off the old year and ends with breakfast in the New Year. And although this is not original, it is traditional. And so that it doesn’t look so banal, prepare freshly squeezed juice and call the event a late-night brunch.
New Year's Eve will be unforgettable if you get the theme right. The main thing is that you personally like the idea, then the planning process will not feel like work at all. Don’t be shy to ask your friends for help, infect them with your enthusiasm, then organizing the party will be no less fun than the New Year’s party itself.
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In the spirit of gangster Chicago
Hats, Thompson machine guns, feather boas, clusters of pearl beads, boots, cigars, elite alcohol, gambling - the evening will be truly unforgettable. You can plunge headlong into the retro atmosphere of the 20s and 30s in America.
Dress code for sophisticated ladies:
- fitted short knee-length dresses;
- pearl beads below the belt;
- feather headband;
- fishnet stockings;
- fur boa;
- mid-heeled shoes.
Dress code for real gangsters:
- Borsalino hat;
- elegant suit;
- cufflinks;
- tie or scarf;
- striped shirt;
- patent leather shoes;
- submachine gun;
- cigar.
Main decor colors: black, white, red, gold, silver. The room where the celebration will take place can be decorated in the style of a casino. Main attributes: cards, roulette, poker chips. It’s a good idea for each participant to come up with a cool nickname for themselves. For example, “Beautiful Mary”, “Big Jim”.
Alcoholic drinks must also be designated by “nicknames”: milk, mineral water, apple juice. The event will take place during Prohibition, when alcohol was prohibited. However, for adventurers and adventurers, who were gangsters, the law is not written.
Venice Carnival
This idea is an excellent option for celebrating New Year on a grand scale. Original masks will add notes of mystery, romance, and awaken imagination. When should she go wild, if not on the most magical night of the year? The following will help create a medieval atmosphere:
- wigs,
- carnival costumes,
- feathers,
- gems.
You should definitely organize a competition for the best costume and choose the King and Queen of the evening. Crystal glasses with champagne and wine, exquisite dishes are integral attributes of the holiday.
These ideas will require preparation and costs for renting/purchasing costumes and creating the appropriate surroundings. It’s more budget-friendly to throw a Soviet-style party. It’s enough to dress simpler, make cold cuts, Olivier salad, sandwiches with sprats, buy “Soviet champagne”, tangerines, watch “New Year’s Light”. However, all this is banal and too bland. But everyone has the right to choose how to relax.
Winter holiday in hot style
Perhaps someone is tired of snow parties. For some people, winter days are really stressful. They love the sun, the heat, the sounds of guitars. Then turn your attention to a holiday in the style of Latinos or Caribas. Thus, lovers of summer heat will be compensated for the desire to go on vacation in 2021 below the equator.
Groovy and rhythmic disco music will lift everyone's spirits, because all residents of northern latitudes want to escape the winter cold. And dress up Santa Claus and Snow Maiden in luxurious beach clothes, and instead of a red bag, let the gifts be in a palm basket. Another scenario is a pop concert.
Everyone celebrating New Year 2021 must prepare a musical number. Fortunately, karaoke is an accessible thing and anyone can learn, even if it’s weak vocals. Believe me, there is no person who would not dream of singing some hit in front of listeners. Everyone has thought about this, since childhood.
Where to celebrate New Year 2021
Here are some more interesting ideas where you can celebrate the corporate New Year.
Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath
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Have you ever thought about spending New Year's Eve with your colleagues in a Russian bath, Turkish hammam or Finnish sauna? The idea is great, the main thing is to find support in the team.
The male part of the team will most likely enthusiastically agree to act out the script of a famous New Year's film, but the women may resist, since not everyone is ready to show natural beauty, and the idea is more suitable for a young team.
Whatever it is, you can take note of the idea and ask your colleagues for their opinions about it.
Mountains or summer in winter
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Of course, this option requires serious financial investments, but it is worth it, because you don’t need to worry about anything, and except for money, you only need to take a good mood with you. It would be great if the company's management covered part of the costs.
Hollywood
Another interesting and little-studied idea for a themed party for New Year 2021 is a Hollywood film. Choose a genre that will appeal to everyone without exception. For example, a legendary painting about the Christmas bell or Santa Claus will captivate all guests into the festive circle. The nostalgic notes of old and favorite films will make vacationers smile, regardless of age.
As gifts, you can give out Oscar or Grammy Award figurines. Of course, there must be something more significant in the envelope than first place among colleagues. For example, a bonus or an incentive surprise. But this is not the end of the Hollywood theme.
Small miniature performances performed by those present will be real fun. Rest assured, pre-thought-out ideas for mini-performances will delight the guests, and each of them will be prepared with special zeal. Who among us has not wanted to become a screen star?
Masquerade
This is an original and easy to implement idea. In addition, a fun carnival and a wonderful transformation take place on this night. A spacious ballroom is more suitable for such an event, but it is difficult to find one, so you can find a cafe decorated in a classic style. At a masquerade, you should not be distracted by food. It is best to treat guests with champagne. Also useful:
- Fruits;
- Light snacks;
- Dessert.
The party should be sophisticated, because only then will it be interesting. The company needs to appear private. It is important that there is no bright lighting - it is advisable to choose candles. This creates a mysterious atmosphere.
It is important to adhere to strictness in clothing. Long evening dresses are suitable for women, and three-piece suits for men. You will also need accessories: lace gloves or a fan. An important detail is the mask. You shouldn’t skimp on this – you should choose beautiful accessories.
It is better to choose classical dances for the holiday. It could be a square dance or a waltz. This New Year will definitely be memorable for guests. A theatrical production of a classic work will allow you to have more fun.
Cooking competition
Any corporate evening is not complete without delicious dishes. But often they are ordered in some restaurant or cafe. We should not forget that even modern women, and even men, still strive to boast of their culinary abilities. This is an important topic for many.
Arrange a festive table with dishes prepared by the participants of the themed party. And it doesn’t matter what the team members prepare: dessert or main course. The main thing is to appreciate the person’s efforts and present an incentive award.
Let the serving of culinary delights be accompanied by the script of a famous film. With such a tempting idea, the New Year 2021 will be truly fun and unforgettable! Only positive emotions and impressions will remain in your soul.
NEW YEAR'S MAFIA
• PARTY THEME:
“Guess who is the Mafia and who killed the Sheriff?” – if this phrase lifts your spirits, because you are a fan of the immortal game, then be sure to throw just such a party for the New Year. Play with your friends all night and let the Mafia be punished!
• HOW TO DECORATE A ROOM:
A room with dim lighting, a comfortable sofa or armchairs, and playing cards for “Mafia” (a regular piece of paper and a pen will do) is all you need. And for the New Year's mood - a Christmas tree and a photo zone in the best traditions of the Sicilian mafiosi.
• WHAT TO WEAR:
Suits for men and fitted dresses in classic colors - red and black - for women will fit perfectly into this style of party.
• WHAT TO COOK:
Brandy and whiskey for the mafia and sweet cakes for ordinary people. And don't forget the donuts for the sheriff.
Heroes from fairy tales
This theme party will appeal to many people. With its help, you can turn into your favorite fairy tale hero for one night. You can organize a holiday in an apartment with a luxurious interior. Renting a hall is also suitable. It is important that the interior decoration resembles an ancient castle. Required elements are:
- Candles;
- Paintings;
- Gilding.
It is advisable to prepare a buffet for guests, which will include delicious snacks. Perfect for canapés and desserts. If you wish, you can call a decorator who will style the festive table.
Making an original costume for your favorite fairy-tale hero is not so easy. Therefore, it is better to rent it. And if you create a costume on your own, then you should choose simpler images - pirates or fairies.
A contest for the best costume will make the party more interesting. It is advisable to organize it in the form of an interesting performance in which everyone will participate.
Fairy tale style
Preparation for a fabulous New Year's party begins 2 weeks in advance with planning the room decor and table setting. First, invitations are sent out indicating the theme of the holiday; the cover is decorated with images of fairy-tale characters.
The embodiment of the fairy tale about Cinderella
A country party house turns into a royal palace. Tables are placed along the hall, decorated with white satin tablecloths with gold tassels. The hall is decorated with a predominance of white and gold colors, shiny garlands are hung, fir wreaths with candles are placed on the tables.
Garlands in the style of “Cinderella”
Behind the heavy curtains are hidden figurines of mice in a fairy-tale style. Two high-backed chairs become thrones for the hosts of the party - the king and queen. The arrival of the dukes and duchesses is announced by the master of ceremonies, inviting guests to the table.
Disco 90s
Many company employees in their youth and youth visited their favorite discos of the 90s, where first acquaintances took place and first feelings were born. Each of them feels a sense of nostalgia when watching the performance of the idols of those years on television. Indeed, the stage was at its height back then. The gentle and rhythmic sounds of music added a charge of energy and vivacity.
Let them remember the days of their youth and let guests plunge into the past, where they were full of hope for a carefree future. Well, if you manage to invite any popular and beloved singer, then the theme party will create a real sensation for the New Year 2021. Be sure to use the idea we propose, unless, of course, your company is against it.
Hipsters
Recently, the topic of dudes has been discussed in the media. What it is? Remember the musical evenings of the 60s and 70s. The authorities forbade young people to look “loud” and “showy”, but some still managed to dress up in wide flared trousers, girls erected “Towers of Babel” on their heads.
So, in order, so to speak, to be transported to those forgotten times, you can take this idea as a basis and put port wine and canned food on the festive table, which was loved by young people in those years. A corporate event where guests gather in a “forbidden” style will be doomed to success. Flared skirts, platforms, varnished bangs, bright and colorful shirts will create the atmosphere of a real holiday.
To avoid mistakes when choosing costumes for a theme party, look at stills from famous movies. Not only women's, but also men's hairstyles will cause a nostalgic smile and delight for those present for the New Year 2021.
Night in the spirit of dudes
Despite the fact that this option is considered quite hackneyed, it certainly cannot be called boring! Elegant outfits, bright makeup, intricate hairstyles and, of course, fiery music! The atmosphere of the fifties is perfect for forgetting about all your problems at least for one night and having fun to the fullest.
Where to celebrate? It could be an apartment, a cafe, a hall... anything. The main thing is that the room in which you plan to hold a party in the style of the fifties must be spacious enough. After all, this time is simply impossible to imagine without dancing. It is also worth taking care of having a high-quality acoustic system. But extra furniture will definitely get in the way!
How to set the table? In terms of menu, such a party can be very simple. You can consider the option of a buffet - with sandwiches, portioned pastries, meat, vegetable and fruit cuts. Your guests will love all this.
What to wear? The fifties were a time of bright and even rebellious colors. Men, when creating the image of a dude, can pay attention to wide flared trousers or, on the contrary, narrow ones with a bone. At the same time, it wouldn’t be complete without a tie, which is certainly catchy, and a hat! Women are recommended to choose flared skirts from the waist, patent leather pumps and, of course, cannot do without a contrasting neck scarf.
What to do for fun? First of all, dancing. It would be nice to dilute them with dynamic games. And, of course, you can’t do without “The Bottle,” which comes straight from the fifties.