#HALLOWEEN PARTY PLANNER WINDOWS#
There will be flashing lights, boarded windows and cobwebs, as well as a fog machine taking over the front entryway, all of which really set the tone for the night.įor an extra little touch, I always make sure we put things in the bathroom. We also always do a big entrance to all our parties because I think the first impression is the best impression. For the kids, we have a tarot card reader coming. We have a specialty cocktail bar that’ll have a witches brew with a cauldron, as well as a whiskey bar held within a skull ice mold. It’s kids and adults so we are walking that fine line between the two age groups. Roberts : We are actually doing a family based party right now. Then begins my work to create magic while my clients continue with their life as they trust me to carry out their vision. Next, I would create a design board so that the clients have a visual of what their event is going to look and feel like. Melvin : When working with clients to plan an event like a Halloween party, we ask them six main questions to start the planning process relating to these factors: main reason for the event, what experiences to include, what impression they want guests to get, where the party will be, what they don’t want at the party and budget limitations.Īfter we have discussed our top six questions, I proceed with creating their expenditure list to reflect their desired investment for the festivities. Also, plan accordingly for what your guests need by including interactive moments that embody the theme. For example, you can have a mad scientist theme and serve cocktails out of brain cups and things like that. Secondly, decide what type of Halloween party you want to have by creating a concept and from there run that theme throughout the entirety of the event.
Halloween is fun because there are so many elements and has so many layers, so I think the key is to start broad. Roberts : We’ve done corporate and private Halloween parties and it’s actually my favorite holiday. Walk me through how you would help a client plan a Halloween party. Photo booths, caricature artists, oversized nostalgic games, tarot card readers and cigar rollers are just some of the entertainment we’ve had success with in the past. As a host, you want your party to be the talk of the town and you do this by keeping your guests engaged through the night with various activities.
Lastly, provide entertainment to keep guests engaged. Spend time creating your menu and think outside the box and don’t create the norm … if budget allows, think about hiring a sommelier or mixologist to heighten the level of experience. If there is one thing that is the top of conversation with guests at events, it’s the food. Melvin : First, have a theme! Themes aid in the support of defining your event so it does not seem like you are having a party just to have a party. Hiring those with good reputations will definitely take the stress off any party planning. Third, if you’re having a larger party, then hiring good support from vendors is key. It’s great to have concepts and ideas, but you need to know what will cause too much stress. Second thing is knowing your limitations. Roberts : The very first thing is to ensure you have the guidelines of a plan in place: Knowing what you want to achieve and setting those parameters, which usually starts with planning a budget and understanding what’s realistic. With party planning in general, what are the three essential components of having a successful event? Highlights from our conversations below.įor more advice on a variety of topics from local experts in NoVA, subscribe to our newsletters. Event Planning and Tara Melvin of Perfect Planning Events -about creating a worthwhile affair on your own this Halloween. That’s why we chatted with two local experts-Tabitha Roberts of Centreville-based Roberts and Co. But sometimes, whether it be for the kids or for you and fellow adults in need of a break, you really just want the party to come to you. Halloween is right around the corner, and that means community celebrations are popping up across Northern Virginia.
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