okay, i never really been to a housewarming, or hosted one. i need to know what should i do, like do i... welcome my guests at the door, have lots of seats for guests, have games? PLEASE HELP.. lol im embarressed.
2006-10-09 03:16:05 · 7 answers · asked by dori m. 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
We had a housewarming this summer. We had appetizer like snack food, cookies, and drinks. Either my wife or I tried to stay close to the door to welcome people as they arrived and tried to give tours, but if we were talking to others or giving tours, there were some who took self guided tours. Our open house lasted 3 hours and that seemed to be the right amount of time. Good luck!
2006-10-09 03:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by a41xblj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Housewarmings are a wonderful way for the host to have everyone over at one time to see the place. It's a lot like an open house - people come and go. Some stay for an hour, others might stay for many hours if you don't limit the hours of your housewarming. It all depends on what you want to happen. Do you want everyone to be together at the same time and serve them a meal? I served 3 different large layer cakes, coffee, pop and iced water, and had bowls of nuts available, everything buffet-style on my kitchen island. Very simple. But I did splurge and buy pretty paper products from the party store. Seating was what I had normally - I didn't bother with extra folding chairs or lawn chairs. And if several people came in at the same time I would welcome them and tell them check out the place on their own. Or take everyone around if you have the time. Have your lighting up high, a few lit candles in each room, quiet music playing on the stereo (no television!) and the people will visit with each other, most choosing to stand up in little groups. Relax and enjoy the company!
2006-10-09 06:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Madison, OH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really just a party. You can have games if you want. But honestly just put some food out and mingle with your guests. If you want them to see your whole house just let them know that they can wander freely about. Or you can have different activities in different rooms. For example if you have a basement and you have a tv down there you can set up some movies or put the game on and have some snacks. Having something going in the dinning room such as board games and stuff. In the living room you can have a conversation room.
A barbeque in the backyard is another idea as well.
Honestly housewarming parties are like any other person they differ from person to person. Just do what you feel comfortable with. It is your home after all
2006-10-09 03:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-09 03:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a scavenger hunt for interesting items in your house. End it with a lunch at which the winner of the hunt gives a toast.
2006-10-09 03:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it in to a open house, you can eather welcome the guest, but then you have to stay by the door. Make a big welcome sign,(fun, silly,formal,fancy). Put on the sign that they are welcome to walk through the house at there pace. Have horderves and drinks out. Oh and don't forget to put out a gust book for people to sign, so you can send out thank yous
2006-10-09 03:36:24 · answer #6 · answered by momof5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a house warming party about a year and half ago. i made it a fancy dress do which went down very well. played some silly games too - which people didnt mind as already dressed up looking silly. works well.
2006-10-09 03:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by Roo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋