Throwing your first boy-girl bash? Don’t fret! With our 10
party rules to live by, you’ll be the hostess with the mostess! Rock on, girl
friend…
DO initiate an
icebreaker game that’ll get everyone interacting. A goofy round of Never Have I
Ever or Who Am I? might be just what you need to get guys and girls to have a
blast together.
DON’T stick to your
crew like glue. As the hostess, it’s your job to work the party and make every
guest feel comfortable, whether it’s your crush’s best friend or your lab
partner.
DO introduce people
with common interests, like your punk rock-loving BGF Joe and the new girl in
your neighborhood who’s always jamming in her garage. But…
DON’T force people
to mingle. Just ‘cause you think they’d be perfect together doesn’t mean
they’ll get along like PB&J. Let things happen naturally.
DO pick a theme.
DON’T go super
girly. The chances of guys appreciating your pink and purple streamers or
Selena Gomez playlist are pretty slim, so take their presence and interests
into consideration.
DO have a plan,
including your pre-party activities, possible ice breaker games and when you’re
food will be ready to hit the tables, but…
DON’T be afraid to
change it. If your guests are having a blast on the dance floor, don’t turn off
the music and bring out dessert in the middle of a dance-off just ‘cause your
schedule told ya too.
DO lead the group in
activities. For Valentine’s Day, we love a li’l spin the bottle or truth or
dare.
DON’T make your
guests take part if they really don’t want to. If your quiet BFF would rather
make party hats at the craft station, why limit her fun? That’s the point of
your party—having fun with your guests. You don’t all have to be doing the same
thing at the same time to make your party a success.
What co-ed party rule are you always sure to follow,
sweeties?
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 1/19/2012 1:36:00 PM
POSTED IN V-Day party, party ideas, winter parties, spring parties, how to throw a killer party, co-ed parties 101