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#*[http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Movie-Marathon '''Movie Marathon Party''']. Choose a few of your favorite movies (or a few you have never seen before) and invite some friends over to watch them with you. Make some popcorn and cocktails and enjoy watching the movies and talking about them with your friends. | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Movie-Marathon '''Movie Marathon Party''']. Choose a few of your favorite movies (or a few you have never seen before) and invite some friends over to watch them with you. Make some popcorn and cocktails and enjoy watching the movies and talking about them with your friends. | ||
#*[http://www.wikihow.com/Host-a-Presidential-Debate-Watch-Party '''Debate-Watching Party''']. Invite some friends over to watch a big political debate. Order a couple of pizzas and buy a case of beer. Some people even play drinking games while watching political debates. | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Host-a-Presidential-Debate-Watch-Party '''Debate-Watching Party''']. Invite some friends over to watch a big political debate. Order a couple of pizzas and buy a case of beer. Some people even play drinking games while watching political debates. | ||
| − | #Choose a dress code theme. There are lots of different dress code themes that you can use to create an awesome college party. Some popular dress code themes include:<ref>http://collegepartyguru.com/themes/</ref> | + | #Choose a dress code theme. There are lots of different dress code themes that you can use to create an awesome college party. Some popular dress code themes include:<ref name="rf1">http://collegepartyguru.com/themes/</ref> |
#*'''Decade Themed Party'''. Have all of your guests show up [http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-an-80s-Party dressed in 80s] or [http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-Like-a-%2790s-Teenager 90s era clothes] or dressed as a well-known figure from one of these decades. Another option is to do an 80s versus 90s party and allow your guests to choose the decade they like best. You can do other decades as well, but 80s and [http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-1990s-Themed-Party 90s parties] are popular right now. | #*'''Decade Themed Party'''. Have all of your guests show up [http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-an-80s-Party dressed in 80s] or [http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-Like-a-%2790s-Teenager 90s era clothes] or dressed as a well-known figure from one of these decades. Another option is to do an 80s versus 90s party and allow your guests to choose the decade they like best. You can do other decades as well, but 80s and [http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-1990s-Themed-Party 90s parties] are popular right now. | ||
#*'''Toga Party'''. Tell all of your guests to [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toga-out-of-a-Bedsheet wear nothing but a bed sheet] and some underwear. You can give other aspects of the party a Greek vibe as well, such as by serving Sambuca shots, hummus, and pita chips. | #*'''Toga Party'''. Tell all of your guests to [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toga-out-of-a-Bedsheet wear nothing but a bed sheet] and some underwear. You can give other aspects of the party a Greek vibe as well, such as by serving Sambuca shots, hummus, and pita chips. | ||
| − | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-an-Angels-and-Devils-Costume-Party-As-a-Teen-Girl '''Angels and Devils Party''']. Everyone chooses to wear red or white and may also go all the way with it and put on an angel or devil costume.<ref>http://collegepartyguru.com/themes/pages.php?link=Angels_Devils</ref> | + | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-an-Angels-and-Devils-Costume-Party-As-a-Teen-Girl '''Angels and Devils Party''']. Everyone chooses to wear red or white and may also go all the way with it and put on an angel or devil costume.<ref name="rf2">http://collegepartyguru.com/themes/pages.php?link=Angels_Devils</ref> |
#*[http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-Glow-Party '''Black Light Party''']. Replace all of your regular light bulbs with black lights and tell all of your guests to wear lots of white and neon clothes. | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-Glow-Party '''Black Light Party''']. Replace all of your regular light bulbs with black lights and tell all of your guests to wear lots of white and neon clothes. | ||
#*'''Ugly Sweater Party'''. This works well for a party in December. Tell all of your guests to buy or [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Ugly-Christmas-Sweater make the ugliest Christmas sweaters] they can and wear them to the party. | #*'''Ugly Sweater Party'''. This works well for a party in December. Tell all of your guests to buy or [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Ugly-Christmas-Sweater make the ugliest Christmas sweaters] they can and wear them to the party. | ||
#Ask your friends. Since you will be inviting your friends to this party, you may want to get their input t see what they might enjoy. If you are stumped about what kind of party to throw, then just talk it out with a few of your close friends. They might have some great ideas. | #Ask your friends. Since you will be inviting your friends to this party, you may want to get their input t see what they might enjoy. If you are stumped about what kind of party to throw, then just talk it out with a few of your close friends. They might have some great ideas. | ||
| − | #*Throwing a big party can be hard work, so you might also benefit from enlisting your friends as co-planners.<ref>http://www.dormdelicious.com/how_plan_perfect_college_party_or_event/</ref> | + | #*Throwing a big party can be hard work, so you might also benefit from enlisting your friends as co-planners.<ref name="rf3">http://www.dormdelicious.com/how_plan_perfect_college_party_or_event/</ref> |
===Setting Up for Your Party=== | ===Setting Up for Your Party=== | ||
| − | #Decide who you want to invite. Whether you are planning a small party or a large one, you will need to decide who you want to invite. Jot down a list of all of the people you would like to come and then use Facebook, Twitter, or word of mouth to let everyone know.<ref | + | #Decide who you want to invite. Whether you are planning a small party or a large one, you will need to decide who you want to invite. Jot down a list of all of the people you would like to come and then use Facebook, Twitter, or word of mouth to let everyone know.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*If you are planning to serve food to your guests and you want to keep it kind of small, try to get a head count at least one week before. | #*If you are planning to serve food to your guests and you want to keep it kind of small, try to get a head count at least one week before. | ||
#*If you are hoping to have lots of people at your party, then you might consider telling all of your friends to bring someone along. | #*If you are hoping to have lots of people at your party, then you might consider telling all of your friends to bring someone along. | ||
| − | #*You may also want to invite your neighbors to reduce the chances of noise complaints.<ref>http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/04/10-easy-techniques-for-throwing-an-awesome-house-party/invite-your-neighbors</ref> | + | #*You may also want to invite your neighbors to reduce the chances of noise complaints.<ref name="rf4">http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/04/10-easy-techniques-for-throwing-an-awesome-house-party/invite-your-neighbors</ref> |
#[http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Great-Party-Music-Mix Make a playlist]. Creating a playlist for your party is an essential part of the planning process. It is important to make sure that you have plenty of good music to last through the entire evening, so stock your playlist with at least five hours of music. | #[http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Great-Party-Music-Mix Make a playlist]. Creating a playlist for your party is an essential part of the planning process. It is important to make sure that you have plenty of good music to last through the entire evening, so stock your playlist with at least five hours of music. | ||
#*Try to keep your guests music interests in mind as you complete the playlist. Don’t just stock the playlist with music that you like. | #*Try to keep your guests music interests in mind as you complete the playlist. Don’t just stock the playlist with music that you like. | ||
#*Keep your theme in mind as you create your playlist for the party. For example, if you are having an 80s party, then your playlist should include lots of music from the 80s. | #*Keep your theme in mind as you create your playlist for the party. For example, if you are having an 80s party, then your playlist should include lots of music from the 80s. | ||
| − | #Choose drinking games. Drinking games can help to keep your party interesting and they are popular among college students. Decide what drinking games you want to play so that you can suggest a game later in the evening. Some drinking games to consider include:<ref>http://collegepartyguru.com/games/</ref> | + | #Choose drinking games. Drinking games can help to keep your party interesting and they are popular among college students. Decide what drinking games you want to play so that you can suggest a game later in the evening. Some drinking games to consider include:<ref name="rf5">http://collegepartyguru.com/games/</ref> |
#*[http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Beer-Pong Beer Pong] | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Beer-Pong Beer Pong] | ||
#*[http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Flip-Cup Flip Cup] | #*[http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Flip-Cup Flip Cup] | ||
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#*Clear a large area of your living room or kitchen to use as a dance floor. | #*Clear a large area of your living room or kitchen to use as a dance floor. | ||
#*Set up extra chairs and tables for your guests. | #*Set up extra chairs and tables for your guests. | ||
| − | #*Lock or block off rooms that are off limits.<ref>http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/04/10-easy-techniques-for-throwing-an-awesome-house-party/</ref> | + | #*Lock or block off rooms that are off limits.<ref name="rf6">http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/04/10-easy-techniques-for-throwing-an-awesome-house-party/</ref> |
#*Make sure that you have essential items like toilet paper, plastic cups, and paper towels. | #*Make sure that you have essential items like toilet paper, plastic cups, and paper towels. | ||
#Prepare outdoor areas. If you have a back or front yard that you plan to use during your party, then take some time to prep this area as well. | #Prepare outdoor areas. If you have a back or front yard that you plan to use during your party, then take some time to prep this area as well. | ||
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===Getting Food and Drinks=== | ===Getting Food and Drinks=== | ||
#Decide what kind of food you will provide. As the host, you should probably provide something for your guests to eat. However, you don’t need to prepare a gourmet meal. Ordering a sheet pizza or putting out chips and pretzels is fine too. Your guests will probably be more interested in socializing than doing anything else. | #Decide what kind of food you will provide. As the host, you should probably provide something for your guests to eat. However, you don’t need to prepare a gourmet meal. Ordering a sheet pizza or putting out chips and pretzels is fine too. Your guests will probably be more interested in socializing than doing anything else. | ||
| − | #*Make sure that you have something for everyone. For example, if you have a friend who is a vegan or vegetarian, then try to avoid having nothing but all meat and cheese snacks.<ref | + | #*Make sure that you have something for everyone. For example, if you have a friend who is a vegan or vegetarian, then try to avoid having nothing but all meat and cheese snacks.<ref name="rf6" /> |
#Ask everyone to bring something. You might have some friends who love to cook and others who don’t know how to boil water. Ask friends to bring something, but let them choose. You might just say what you think you might need to give them some guidelines. | #Ask everyone to bring something. You might have some friends who love to cook and others who don’t know how to boil water. Ask friends to bring something, but let them choose. You might just say what you think you might need to give them some guidelines. | ||
#*For example, you could ask someone to bring something salty and crunchy or ask another friend to bring some cocktail mixers. | #*For example, you could ask someone to bring something salty and crunchy or ask another friend to bring some cocktail mixers. | ||
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#*If you are having lots of people over, then you should either require everyone to chip in for a keg or make it a BYOB event. | #*If you are having lots of people over, then you should either require everyone to chip in for a keg or make it a BYOB event. | ||
#Create a backup plan to deal with a food or drink shortage. There’s always the chance that more people will show up than you had expected and you may have to replenish your food and drink halfway through the party. Make sure that you have a plan in case this happens. | #Create a backup plan to deal with a food or drink shortage. There’s always the chance that more people will show up than you had expected and you may have to replenish your food and drink halfway through the party. Make sure that you have a plan in case this happens. | ||
| − | #*For example, you might put the number of a local pizza place on speed dial, enlist a sober friend to make a beer run, or just stash extra supplies in your bedroom in case the food and drinks go faster than you expected.<ref | + | #*For example, you might put the number of a local pizza place on speed dial, enlist a sober friend to make a beer run, or just stash extra supplies in your bedroom in case the food and drinks go faster than you expected.<ref name="rf3" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Throw the kind of party that you’ll have fun at. While you want to be considerate of your guests, there’s no point in putting in the effort to host a party if it’s not an event you’ll also enjoy. | *Throw the kind of party that you’ll have fun at. While you want to be considerate of your guests, there’s no point in putting in the effort to host a party if it’s not an event you’ll also enjoy. | ||
