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Fun Halloween Party Themes and Ideas
By:Scott Taylor

Halloween is the day of the year that has the most parties thrown in its honor. Everyone loves to get in costume and attend Halloween parties with their friends. Most folks end up getting several invitations to different Halloween parties that are often on the same night. If you are planning to throw your own Halloween party, how can you get all your friends to head to your shindig and not someone else's' You need to come up with some different and fun ideas that will get everyone on your list so excited about your party they won't even consider going anywhere else.

Not Just Any Old Theme

Many folks don't bother thinking of a theme for their Halloween get-together since it seems to be somewhat of a theme already. But rather than just putting up some Happy Halloween banners and fake cobwebs, why not come up with a great theme gathering idea' You can do anything from a haunted house or graveyard to a monster mash or horror movie bash. Once you've chosen your theme apply it to everything from your invitations to your get-together food. Guests will love some guidance on what to dress up as, especially if you do something a little different.

Your Halloween gathering invitations are one of the most important aspects of your gathering. Invitations are the best way to get your guests excited about your festivity. Many folks don't even send invitations anymore so even sending out simple ones will help your festivity stick in folks's minds. Be sure to apply your gala theme to your invitations. If you can't find any invitations at your local gathering store that go with your theme you can always use invitation templates that you can download for free from the Internet.

You can totally customize invitation templates and add colorful pictures as well. Guests will love to receive these fun invitations in the mail. You should send your invitations out approximately three to four weeks before your festivity to give everyone time to make plans to attend. If you're running short of time sending electronic invitations is a great idea too. You can add animation and sound to e-invitations and even check guest's responses online. Be sure to contact anyone who doesn't respond via telephone since not everyone checks their email often.

Spooky Decorations

Everyone will expect to see your house decorated to the nines on Halloween so be sure not to disappoint. Your decorations should match your theme, so give them plenty of thought. For instance, a haunted house theme should be complete with low lighting, smoke, a spooky soundtrack, and even live ghouls to jump out and scare the guests as they arrive. A horror movie bash might include retro horror B-movie posters stuck on the walls which you can find on the Internet and print off at home.

Decorations can be found just about anywhere in the months leading up to Halloween. Even grocery stores carry a wide selection. Start shopping early so you can get the best selection possible and take advantage of any sales. If you can't find just what you're looking for you can always rent decorations from a local festivity supply shop or even purchase decorations from the Internet. The Internet has an almost endless selection and you can find just about any blowout supplies or decorations you'll need.

Music is an important aspect of any get-together as well. While some spooky tunes are fun at first, you'll want to switch over to some more upbeat music once the festivity gets going. Folks love to dance so have plenty of high energy songs ready to go. If you are inviting a variety of different people have several different types of music so no ones gets bored.

Tasty Halloween Treats

Food is an important part of any festivity. While you don't need to provide a full meal, some creative and tasty snacks and treats will help keep your guests fueled for the night's festivities. Turning simple gathering food into ghoulish culinary delights will surprise and please your guests. Try making some bewitching cupcakes, and put out snacks such as gummy worms and other Halloween candy treats.

Costumes are a given, since this is Halloween after all. If you are having a Halloween theme of some sort, let your guests know on your invitations that they should dress to fit the theme. For instance, if you're throwing a horror movie bash, you can simply say, 'come as your favorite horror movie star'. Don't expect all your guests to comply with your request. Some folks have been thinking up their Halloween costume since last year!

Don't forget about the blowout favors! Depending on how many people you're inviting and how much you're willing to spend, the possibilities are endless when it comes to bash favors. A simple idea is candy bags full of traditional treats such as candy corn. Something more substantial might be a pumpkin carving kit that comes with cutouts and tools. Your guests will love having a little something to take internet with them.

Endless Costume Possibilities

If you really aren't into the scary aspect of Halloween, you can always break with tradition and hold a different type of Halloween bash. Have a famous couples gathering or a crazy hat gathering instead. Guests can still get in costume but might be more creative then a white sheet with holes cut out of it. Dressing up for Halloween is something that both adults and kids can enjoy so great creative and have fun with it!

Having games at your party isn't a necessity, but can be a great deal of fun for your guests. Games act as an excellent icebreaker if everyone doesn't know each other. Any games where you can break people off into teams will help to get everyone talking. Pumpkin carving contests are a good idea, as is bobbing for apples. Be sure to give a prize to the best costume as well.

Your Halloween gala is sure to be a success if you take the time to plan. Leave yourself plenty of time and don't forget it's all the little details that help to make a fabulous blowout. Enlist the help of family and friends if you're feeling overwhelmed, and remember, planning is half the fun!

Scott Taylor
http://www.honestyreviews.com/halloween/





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