After finishing up the moving process, it’s time to fully settle into your new place. It’ll feel more like home once you’ve invited friends and neighbors over. If you’re thinking about putting together a housewarming party, here are some tips to make sure it’s a pleasant experience for your guests.

How to Throw a Housewarming Party

1. Give Yourself Some Wiggle Room

Throwing an elaborate party right after moving is likely to add even more unnecessary stress to your life. Give yourself time and space to unpack, get settled, and maybe catch up on sleep for a few weeks. Then you can start planning your party and decide what you might need in terms of both planning and gifts.

2. Choose a Theme

Housewarming parties don’t always need a theme, but having one can help you eliminate decision fatigue when it comes to the details. If you choose to have a taco night, for example, that gives you direction in terms of the menu, drinks, music, decor, and invitations.

It can also serve as a way to ask for a specific type of gift without being pushy. For example, if you want people to stick to items that fit with the style of your midcentury house, then put on a retro-themed party.

3. Create a Low-Maintenance Menu

Preparing an elaborate meal requires a lot of effort and can lead to extra cleanup throughout the party, ultimately keeping you away from your guests. Make eating and cleanup easy for everyone involved by sticking with small appetizers and finger foods, along with drinks that people can easily grab or mix quickly on their own. You’ll then have more time to mingle and allow guests some flexibility since you don’t need to have a set mealtime.

If you’re in the process of moving, let M. Dyer & Sons of Pearl City make it easy for you. Serving residents across Hawaii for more than 50 years, they assist those moving to, from, or within the state. The team is equipped to handle everything from packing to managing customs forms. To receive a free quote, reach out online or at (808) 456-4200.