"On top of all that, there's pressure to put on a party that's fun, memorable, and comfortable for all. Wasn't party planning supposed to be fun? How can we get back to the place of having a really good time both planning and attending events at your house? Over on TikTok, @its___bex had a great idea: Let's collect the truly weird and original hosting ideas all in one place."
""I'm not talking 'put out flowers' I want small niche things you've seen and never forgotten." Down in the comments, people delivered. Below are a few of our favorites. "I hosted a dinner party for 10 last weekend. I texted each person the week before and asked what their first concert was and created a playlist of 3 songs from each person's first concert. It was super fun and created so many fun conversations.""
Memorable, niche hosting hacks and practical tips include putting a puzzle on the coffee table with a corner started; creating a playlist using each guest's first-concert songs; placing mini liquor bottles in the medicine cabinet with a humorous 'caught you snooping' sign; and using white noise and a candle in the bathroom for privacy and ambiance. Keep the house cold to compensate for many bodies and hot ovens. On buffets, place uncertain-quantity items last. Use ambient, non-overhead lighting. Offer meal/to-go containers for leftovers and encourage guests to take them. Stock multiple hand towels in each bathroom and make menstrual products visibly available.
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