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Warm weather, great food and good friends. So what are you waiting for? Start planning!
Want to gather the girls together for some summer revelry? Fret not!
We've got exactly what you need to make your evening perfect!
Everyone loves to party but there are times when the girls just want to
hang out. It could be to catch up with friends, unwind, or even share
their best secrets. While we agree that a girls' night out is
always fun, once in a while it makes sense for the girls to hang out
together at home. In these tougher economic times, a girls' night in
can be a fabulous option and will not even cost a fortune. So, here are
some tips to make that wonderful girls get together a night to
remember.
Where's the party tonight?
It's important to select a venue where everyone feels comfortable. It's
quite likely that some of your friends will spend the night over. Hence,
choose your place or a friend's place based on how many individuals you
plan to invite. The party could either be planned indoors or outdoors —
like patio or poolside. For outdoor parties, make sure to let your
guests know to bring their summer hats and sunscreen lotions. And for
hanging in, pajamas or comfortable clothes make the perfect night.
Remember, planning the right venue in advance saves time and allows
others to come prepared.
Send out the invites early
You want this to make it an evening to remember. Hence, decide on the
number of guests. Plan the date few weeks in advance allowing for
everyone and their busy work/life schedules. You could call your friends
whom you haven't met for a long time or even mix old and new friends so
that different people can get to know each other. For the invites, if
you have time, you can have customized cards sent to all friends or just
send them an evite.
A cute theme and decor for the party
A theme party always excites the guests. Ask the girls to dress up to a
theme. Some exciting themes for the party could be "Dress like a diva",
"Be your favorite Bollywood or Hollywood star". Other themes and decor
for the party include color themes (pink is very popular) and themes
like Mediterranean, Greek or Italian. A theme party needs some décor and
one does not have to invest a lot. You can get simple, cost effective
decors from the nearby Dollar Store. Sometimes, having a banner can make
the atmosphere festive. Experiment by dimming the lights or putting
some scented candles. Do not hesitate to ask your friends to bring with
them if they have something at their place that goes well with the theme
for that evening.
Plan the food
It could be pot-luck, ordering takeout or just preparing food yourself.
The food could either be some heavy snacks or as much as whole dinner.
If you love to cook, then this is a great opportunity to prepare
something special and showcase your talent. If you don't have the time
to cook, pick up some wonderful frozen appetizers from the nearby
grocery store. Snacks like cupcakes, chips, potato wedges could be fun
to eat. South Asian snacks like bhelpuri, panipuri, dahivada, samosa are
relatively easy to prepare, tangy and extremely popular. Adding popcorn
to the snacks menu is a must if you plan to watch a movie. For those
who love something sweet, consider little bowls of candy or jellybeans,
chocolate covered pretzels or mini cookies. It's often observed that
girls never eat as much as you think they will. So, plan accordingly.
Raise a toast
The girls might just want to let themselves loose and drinks certainly
help build up the mood. Vodka, rum, and wines are usually the easy and
popular choice. For those who love cocktails, GoCocktails
is a good place to get some ideas. The site offers some portable,
single-serve sugar-free, powdered cocktail mixers that come in a packet
and could be served to those who are watching their health yet still
want a high quality cocktail that tastes great, without guilt! Popular
flavors are Appletini, Lemon Drop, Margarita and Cosmo. For those that
prefer wine, have a couple of bottles of white and red wine. For those
who love to experiment, print out some interesting drink recipes.
Encourage guests to try out the cocktail recipes from the printed list.
Music, movies and masti
There is no life without music. So make sure to have some latest hits
and old classics or ask friends to bring some party music. You can also
download some popular numbers or even build a CD of some of the music
that'll go well with the theme of party. If you plan on watching a
movie, set up a poll and ask for suggestions on a romantic comedy movie
that will be liked by the guests. This would make the environment more
lively and fun-filled.Watching a good movie, laughing and crying with
friends is all a part of the girls bonding exercise!
Let's play
Be it 'Truth or Dare', UNO, Antakshari or Dumb Charades, we all have a
child hidden inside us when it comes to playing games. The games should
be about having fun. There will be guests who might be reluctant to
start; hence an icebreaker will open everyone up. The main purpose of a
girls' night in should be to allow all to enjoy themselves and become
kids again by forgetting all worries of life.
Cheers to all night halters
Some friends might want to return home late night. But for friends
staying over at night, make sure there are enough blankets and pillows.
Do ask a few of your friends to come prepared with blankets and pillows.
No one will mind and it will make things easy for all. Also make sure
to have coffee and some light refreshments like cookies, cereal, fruit
or bread and eggs for the next morning.
Ask for help
The goal of the girls' night in is to have some fun. So, make sure that
you reach out to your friends if you need a hand — whether you are
cooking, buying or setting up the place. People love to be a part of the
program. Don't forget about the guys. Your man can be of great help too
— especially if you need to get the kids into bed.
A girls' in
party is essential to rejuvenate your souls and to relax from all the
day-to-day chores of life. At the end of the event, do not forget to
share the pictures with the entire gang so that every time they look at
them, it inspires them to start planning the next soiree!
BY SMRUTI DAS / POSTED JULY 12, 2012
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FOTOLIA.COM
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