The Hindu holiday of Diwali marks a truly special, larger-than-life celebration that beams with joy and light. And what better way to celebrate the festival of lights than by opening your home to friends and family? It’s the perfect way to spread the aura of happiness that this auspicious holiday so beautifully represents. Below, we’ve put together 10 easy tips to help you simplify the planning process!
1. Prepare Guestlist
Guestlist plays an important role while hosting any party or function. It gives you an idea about other resources needed. You should prepare a guest list to invite everyone and no one should be left out. Make invitations and send them through emails, social media like WhatsApp, etc. Use Canva for easy and amazing card creation at home.
2. Optimal Budget
When planning to throw a party, the foremost thing is to plan a budget. You have a lot of things to plan and prioritize and this makes budgeting very important. Always plan a budget for the party beforehand keeping in mind the number of people invited and allocate it to things like gifts, food, and decor. It will prevent you from getting carried away and spending those extra bucks on something unnecessary.
3. Good Food
Food is a must on every occasion. And when it’s Diwali, it should be the traditional one. Everyone knows that half of the guests are there for food only so let’s make sure that you have a three-course menu. Party without games is nothing. If it’s a party then games will be played and no one likes to make their hands dirty while playing. So make sure you have snacks like nachos and popcorns.
4. Drinks
Choose your drinks depending on the kind of crowd you invite. While you can keep some beverages common like juices, soft drinks, and wine, for others, you can opt for cocktails or mocktails. You can have a designated bartender, either a professional or ask one of your friends to volunteer.
5. Theme & Decor
This holiday is all about shining bright (quite literally!) In fact, the presence of light is a significant symbol both physically and spiritually. People all over the world incorporate candles, diyas, oil lamps, and electric lighting into their décor to beautifully celebrate the symbolism of light and life. Along with lighting, this holiday often incorporates vivid, jewel-toned fabrics and bright florals.
6. Games & Music
Whenever you have guests at home, you need some activities to do for keeping up the mood. We have curated a list of games that you can play this Diwali. Check out our blog for sure:
And for Music: Whether you have portable speakers or a household sound system, be sure to create a playlist that has generational differences in mind. You want all your guests to enjoy the music, so don’t be afraid to play a variety! Spotify is always a good resource when it comes to recommended playlists.
7. Gifts
Everyone expects gifts during Diwali and it is best not to disappoint. While people who come to your party may or may not bring some for you, make sure that you have a hamper ready for everyone when they are leaving. You can either make this at home or get something readymade from the shops.
8. Photo Booths
With special occasions, comes the need for taking good pictures. And who doesn’t like a good picture? Make your own photo booth so that guests can enjoy their little photo time and can get entertained all night. Make enough props with different colors and themes. Don’t forget to have a small corner in your house with some colored background for pictures.
9. Digital Invitations
You can send invitations prepared on online platforms such as Canva, photoshop, and many others. We recommend adding a dress code to your Diwali party invitation, as it’s common for guests to arrive in traditional Indian attire. If you want to add a twist to your party (like a Bollywood-themed evening!) it’s a good idea to reference that on your invitation.
10. Crackers
Bursting crackers with friends is an important part of a Diwali party, so make sure that you stock up on crackers when your friends come home. Avoid anything that makes noise; instead, opt for the phuljharis, sparklers, charkis, and so on. They are bright and colorful, yet don’t make noise.
We @Venuemonk wish you a very happy and prosperous Diwali! Happy planning! 🙂