The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just a game of cricket, it is a festival of joy for Indians who love their game. After all the speculation, relocation and Covid threat, the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to begin this week. With the ongoing pandemic and the restrictions related to it, people are forced to enjoy the matches at home. So why not add to the excitement and make the experience of watching IPL after a long day of work from home even more special and delightful?
Here are a few simple tips you can follow for a perfect IPL feel to your house where guests will embrace the best of cricket experience :
1. Theme-Based Invites
Why getting bored watching the match all by yourself and remembering those glorious days of enjoying it with your friends and cheering your favourite team in stands? Invite all your close friends and relatives by sending them theme-based invitations. If not physically; you can host a small virtual IPL party and have fun enjoying the match and munching.
2. Play around With The Theme
Make your IPL watching experience even more interesting by adding small elements and touches to your decor. You can set up your system in the garden or on the terrace for a much personal touch. If hosting a small intimate party; play around with the color palate. Use the team colors in your party decor and set some party trends.
3. Put on Your Jerseys
If hosting an IPL party, small intimate get-together, or watching the match all by yourself; cheer up for your favourite team by donning their jersey and make your entire IPL watching experience a memorable one by sharing some snaps and stories and setting up some FOMO trends on social media.
4. Seating Arrangement
A comfortable and cosy seating arrangement will enable you to joyfully watch a match for a long duration of hours. One huge sofa along with some chairs are apt for accommodating your game-watching friends. Add bean bags, cushions, and pillows.
5. The View
Everyone loves to enjoy their favourite screen time on big screens with great acoustics. Arrange a projector with the ultimate acoustic system to add to the joy of watching an IPL match.
6. Plan Some Games and Quizzes
Durations of breaks could be utilized for some fun-filled games. Plan some quizzes, games, and activities to do in between breaks for maximum enjoyment.
7. Cheering Props
Increase the craziness in your party with some funky features like Masks of the favourite sportsman playing, favourite team headgears, wristbands or any other merchandise you can find.
8. Drink Menu
Whether hosting a virtual party or a real one; stock up your refrigerators for the fun-filled match. Apart from light drinks like soda and juices, you can also plan to have a cold beer while watching your favourite team playing.
9. Food Menu
With the crazy party planning; do not miss out on organizing food. You can go with light snacks like setting up a popcorn bar, no-cook finger food along with customized food items like cake with your favourite team you are cheering for.
10. Return Gift
Well, any party is incomplete without return gifts. You can go with some customized gifts like a cricket-themed mug set, bat and ball keying or cufflinks, mouse mat and coaster set, ball alarm clock, and a bat bottle opener as a piece of remembrance.
Make your matches more than just a game on the screen, make it a festival you want to celebrate. We @Venuemonk hope you enjoy your IPL season, cheering your favourite team, and enjoying your friend’s companies at home.
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