THROW A FUN AND FESTIVE PARTY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR!
Are you hosting a New Year’s Eve soiree? Make your evening fun and fabulous with these party essentials! We’ve rounded up our favorites…let’s start with DECOR!
PINWHEELS
Paper pinwheels are an easy way to make a huge statement. Layer them together as a focal point, or use clear fishing wire to hang them individually from the ceiling. Pinwheel Decorations in Fancy, $31/set of 8, beau-coup.com
BALLOONS
Shout it out with these giant gold letter balloons. Sold individually, you can spell out CHEERS, NYE, PARTY, or 2018! Each balloon is 35” tall and approx. 21” wide, so be sure you have a large wall to display them in front of. Giant Gold Letter Balloons, $9 each, partycity.com
SPARKLERS
These mini sparklers are ideal for placing on top of cupcakes, or handing out to your guests to light at the stroke of midnight! Mini Gold Sparklers, $5/set of 20, partypacks.com
BAR CART
This swoon-worthy Cleopatra bar cart sets the stage for a swanky soirée! The three shelves allow plenty of room for champagne, ice buckets, glassware, and mixers. Cleopatra Bar Cart by Safavieh, $247, target.com
BOTTLE OPENER
You’ll use this cutie on NYE and every event thereafter! Give them out to your guests as party favors! Gold Cheers Bottle Opener, $3, beau-coup.com
GARLAND
These fun geometric gold triangles could be draped on a wall, or hung at the front of a table or mantle. Gold Triangles Garland, $12, harlowandgrey.com
PHOTOBOOTH BACKDROP
To really step up your game, set up a photobooth! There’s no faster way to bring out your guest’s silly side. Purchase a gold, silver, and black foil fringe curtain, then create an angled ombré effect by cutting out a large upside down “V” pattern in the gold and silver layers, as shown below. GOER 3.2 ft x 9.8 ft Metallic Tinsel Foil Fringe Curtains, $7 each, amazon.com
CHAMPAGNE COOLER
Not only will this gorgeous matte black bucket keep your champagne chilled, the exterior is a chalkboard that you can write messages on! Magisso Self-Cooling Champagne Cooler, $65, bedbathandbeyond.com
PLATES + NAPKINS + CUPS
These paper products look so luxe, your guests will be shocked that they’re disposable. And you don’t have to do dishes the next day!
Noir – Black Hexagon Large Party Plates, $6/set of 8, harlowandgrey.com
Noir – Black Colorblock Party Cups, $5/set of 8, harlowandgrey.com
Noir – Brush Strokes Cocktail Napkins, $6/pack of 20, harlowandgrey.com
PARTY HATS
These fun hats will get everyone in a festive mood! New Year’s Eve Party Hats, $9/set of 4, mymindseye.com
Now that you’ve got your decorations in order, here’s a quick checklist to complete the perfect soiree!
FOOD + DRINKS
- Champagne
- Sparkling Cider or Other Non-Alcoholic Options
- Easy Appetizers
- Water
- Champagne Flutes
- Disposable Flatware
ENTERTAINMENT
- Sound System
- Photobooth Props
- TV to Watch the Ball Drop
- Party Favors
- Noisemakers
- Party Poppers
Now you’re set! Cheers and Happy New Year!!!
We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2017 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.