October 31st is almost here, and you want to host an event—quick! If you’re fresh out of ideas, check out our tips on how to plan a couples Halloween party. You’ll have a great time while hosting like a pro.
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Getting friends together is always a great time, even if you don’t have a reason. However, fall is the perfect time for a hayride, carving contest, or a party. So, why not build on the theme and have an eerie event for your friends? We have eight tips on how to pull it off in a snap. You can even include some of these elements into a Halloween wedding.
8 Steps to Planning a Couples Halloween Party
1. Send out invitations.
Whether you make a quick Canva invite to text to friends or send an Evite, starting with a Halloween invitation can set the tone. If you have extra time, you can print invites. Make sure to incorporate a spooky theme and include the date, time, and location. Also, add any details, such as costume contest details and any food info you want to communicate.
2. Go all out with your decor.
Hosting a couple’s Halloween party doesn’t automatically mean you have to include creepy elements. It’s ok to decorate with traditional fall decor, too. No matter the route you choose, add elements of seasonal decor. As a result, consider including candles, lace, and a moody color palette.
3. Plan an appropriate menu.
When planning a Halloween party for couples, be sure to include some tasty treats. Items like charcuterie boards and other finger foods can easily fit into a spooky theme. Also consider kitchy appetizers, such as eyeball-esque caprese bites or “mummy wrapped” prosciutto apps. Very fun and cute! For a brunch event, consider making our monster donut recipe.
4. Add themed beverages.
Need some spine-chilling libations? Make darker drinks that include alcohol, or make a Halloween mocktail so that everyone can partake. Add elements, such as gummy bone candy or other edible accents. You can also find a hand-shaped ice mold and float the form in a vat of punch.
5. Play spooky-centric games.
Want the best Halloween game for couples? Organize a murder mystery night! If that’s too involved, have traditional games. Contests such as pumpkin carving, best costume, or bobbing for apples can also be enjoyable. Alternatively, hand out toilet paper and divide the couples into teams to see who can create the best mummy. An eerie photo booth can complete the vibe. You can also try a simple DIY project, like making fabric pumpkins.
6. Dress up for the occasion.
Of course, when learning how to plan a Halloween party for couples, you have to include costumes. It’s even better if the couples have coordinating looks. Prizes will encourage folks to participate, even if they win bags of candy. As hosts, don’t forget to go all out with your look, including spooky makeup.
7. Use mood music in the background.
Halloween-centric music, such as the theme from The Twilight Zone or the Monster Mash, will set the tone. Or you can have a reel of spooky movies softly playing in the background. It’s even better if the films are in black and white.
8. Send your guests away with a favor.
At the end of the night, give each couple a small gift to take home. It can be something as simple as a small pumpkin (or their carved jack-o-lantern) or a bag of candy. The idea isn’t to add a lot of extra expense, but to give each couple something to remember how fun your Halloween party was.
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