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What should I consider when I'm planning a New Year's Eve party?

Stefanie Chu-Leong
Owner & Senior Event Planner, Stellify Events
Stefanie Chu-Leong is the Owner and Senior Event Planner for Stellify Events, an event management business based in the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Valley. Stefanie has over 15 years of event planning experience and specializes in large-scale events and special occasions. She has a BA in Marketing from San Francisco State University.

Stefanie Chu-Leong

Owner & Senior Event Planner, Stellify Events

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The top considerations are whether there is a theme, what the budget is, and how many people you are inviting. You can plan a New Year's Eve party a million different ways, but until you know your theme, budget, and guest list, you can't lock anything down.

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When do most house parties start on New Years Eve?

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It depends on your preference, but most start between 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

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What time should it start?

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Between 9:00-11:00 PM would be good, but it's really up to you, depending on what you want to do and how long you want the party to be.

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I want to plan a New Year's party with my family (4 people). Is it possible?

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Yes, it is possible. Sometimes a small, intimate party is even more fun. You could play some board games or card games, and maybe make and decorate cookies together.

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Can kids come to the party?

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It depends on the party and what kind of activities are going to be going on there. It's perfectly fine to have a mix of adults and kids at a party, but if there's going to be a lot of drinking, smoking, etc., leave the kids at home. If you're going to a party and you're not sure what to expect, call the host and ask ahead of time.

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How much food do I need to prepare for 11 people?

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It depends on how much the people eat. I would say a big meal of 5-6 dishes.

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My friend and I are inviting 80 people, but we are worried that it's going to get out of control. What should we do?

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If you want, you could tell some of the people that the party is canceled or that you've invited too many people and you have to rescind some invitations. You could also change the venue and have it somewhere that can accommodate a larger crowd. If you're going to have it in your home, just make sure you put away anything you don't want broken or damaged.

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Could I do a party as an all-nighter sleepover with just me and one friend? If so, what type of activities could we do?

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You could order food to eat and maybe make popcorn. You can also watch movies, bake, binge watch shows/YouTube, and other activities that don't cause too much noise for neighbors. You could definitely make it work.

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Why is the New Year very important?

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It is important because it marks the last day of the Gregorian calendar. Most people celebrate it to say goodbye to the year that's ending, and to welcome the new year.

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Which day do you celebrate with the party?

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It is traditionally December 31st because that is the last day of the year, but if you also want a part on the 1st, that's fine too.

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