melina Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I am about to have a big birthday party. There should be about 80 people. I am grateful for any special tips regarding food, drinks, ways to make people who don't know each other start chatting. etc thanks Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Originally posted by melina I am about to have a big birthday party. There should be about 80 people. I am grateful for any special tips regarding food, drinks, ways to make people who don't know each other start chatting. etc thanks make sure you have good music that will appeal to most of the party-goers. good upbeat music always puts folks in a good mood and sets the tone for the party. good food and puh-len-tee of alcohol does not hurt either. ...oh yeah and girls, lots of good lookin' girls Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 simple but tasty finger food that can be snacked on throughout the event: cut veggies with dips; chips, meat & cheese snack tray, fruit mix (in bite-sized pieces), cookies or brownies, possibly even cupcakes (less messy than a cake and you don't have to cut anything!), finger sandwiches or a huge sub sandwich cut into manageable sections (but let people put their own mustard/mayo on that kind of sandwich), nuts. as for drinks – depends on the crowd. Adults will almost always go for beer, so stock up an ice chest, or better yet, invest in a small keg. They're cheaper (from what I understand) and you don't have to mess with cans or bottles. Just be sure you have plenty of alternatives to alcohol for non-drinkers/designated drivers: lemonade, soda, tea, coffee, etc. as for getting people to mingle, ooh, that's a good one ... some of the parties I've been to had guests playing trivia games to break the ice/help people bond. Music – preferably stuff you can dance to – is a must. Link to post Share on other sites
tiki Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Find a theme and stick with it. Luau, Fiesta, Sopranos, 70's, etc. Possibilities are endless. Base your 'everything' around that theme. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperFantastico Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Theme is good. Have a raffle. Charge 5 bucks for 3 tickets and have a couple of cool prizes. BIG booze bottles are always fun. Keg of beer is good too. perhaps charge 5 bucks at the door and unlimited drinking. Themes are great fun. Put up lots of cool decorations. Gambling maybe. Play for chips. Chips can be traded for prizes. Make lounge areas. Rec. areas. Hanky panky areas BBQ. Buffets. Finger food. chips. party mix. How old is the adverage person? pinyata(spelled wrong ) Lots of games. 20 dollar atari packman thing was a hit at our party Link to post Share on other sites
Mustard Bomb Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Invite a martini for the party, high in alcohol, to honor the most popular member there. Link to post Share on other sites
Mustard Bomb Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Invent, even. Link to post Share on other sites
ziggue Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Alcohol seems to make people relaxed and wanna mingle more. (depending on how much they drink). Music is a definate. What's a party without music? I like the theme idea too. My boyfriend's aunt had name tags at a party and gave everyone the wrong one. We had to go and find that person who we got to give them the right name tag. It was funny. This was for an 80th though. Lol. I've never played Pinyata at a party. It looks fun though. Seen it played on TV. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoot Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I agree with the theme idea. Pick one and take it to the hilt. The party will bound to be a hit. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperFantastico Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Uh....pinyata should only be played outside. Booze + pinyata indoors = broken stuff. That nametag thing sounds kinda fun. good way to meet people. Link to post Share on other sites
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