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Halloween Party Checklist!

by Lauren Cappie-Wood
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Content Producer | Cocktail Queen | Parties, Baking & Dog Enthusiast

Lauren is a Sydney-based content specialist who always brings the good vibes to the party. Her excellent taste makes her the expert in all things cocktails and baking.

One Month Before:


  • Choose a party theme: See our Halloween Page for theme ideas. Hot favorites for this year are Creepy Carnival theme, Asylum and Horror Fairy-tale.


  • Prepare a guest list: Whether it’s an intimate Halloween movie night with a few friends or a full-blown Halloween party with circus entertainment there are different ways to celebrate!


  • Book a venue: If you are choosing to opt for an extravagant party make sure you book a venue at least a month before to secure your spot! Community Halls and clubs are a good option for parties with 30+ guests.


  • Prepare Invitations: Give your invitees a fright with custom made creepy Halloween invitations.


  • Prepare party activities: Write up a rough outline for party activities for the night. This can range from having acrobatic performers to doing simple games like pass the pumpkin.


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Three Weeks Before:


  • Send out invitations via mail or email.


  • Plan a menu for the night. You might even like to ask your friends to bring a dish!


  • Write up a grocery list for the party food.


  • Purchase party supplies and decorations according to your theme: Severed heads, syringe shots and talking zombies, there are plenty of props and party supplies to help set the mood for a frightening Halloween party.


  • Start planning your outfit with accessories: Don’t forget the blood, a staple for any Halloween costume! If you’re stuck on costume ideas visit out Halloween page for ideas and inspiration.


  • Start looking at makeup tips to suit your costume: There are plenty of YouTube videos with step by step instructions on how to create the perfect Halloween look from an Asylum patient to a Circus Ring Master.

 

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One Week Before:


  • Call up guests who have not responded.
  • Purchase any final party supplies and decorations.



Three Days Before:


  • Purchase party food: Finger foods, appetizers, candy and desserts
  • If you are pressed for time or have minimal cooking skills, don’t be afraid to buy ready-made food and put a creative Halloween twist on them.
  • Make sure you have your camera charged with memory space; you’ll be snapping a lot of awesome costumes on the night!


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One or Two Days Before:


  • Start preparing some food such as the cake.
  • Decorate your home with party props.
  • Set up and get ready for any party activities you have planned for the night.


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We hope you have a HORRORFUL NIGHT!


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