Let’s take a look at 7 New Year party ideas that won’t wreak havoc on your budget.
You don’t have to kick-start 2018 in a pile of confetti and debt. A few DIY ideas and some creativity from your end can help you plan a fab but frugal New Year party. This time, make it your New Year resolution to stick to a budget.
So, without further ado, let’s take a look at 7 New Year party ideas that won’t wreak havoc on your finances.
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Host it at home
Going to a New Year party means blowing nothing less than Rs. 10,000 at the very least. For the same amount, you can have a lot more fun if you party at home. You’ll only have to spend a fraction of the amount you would spend at a fancy party in the city to get a party going at home. Moreover, partying at home is a much more comfortable option.
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Keep the circle tight
Remember, the party you’re throwing shouldn’t have a guest list akin to a wedding. So, keep the list of invitees short. Call only your closest family and friends to have a good time. Inviting everyone on your Facebook friend list will certainly blow a big hole in your budget and probably your house too.
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A BYOB event
Just because you are hosting a party doesn’t mean that you have to pay for all the food and alcohol. Since you are going to be inviting only your closest friends, you can ask them to contribute to the food and drinks. This also allows for more variety. You can also google cocktail ideas that may cost you only a few bucks.
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Skip plastic and paper plates
Plastic cups and plates are definitely easy to clear away, but it is an expense you can skip. Doesn’t matter if you don’t have a matching cutlery set. You can mix and match them for a trendy look. Sure, you’ll probably need a little elbow grease to clean up all the dishes in the morning, but at least you’ll save some money.
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Use Christmas decorations
We hope you haven’t done away with your Christmas decorations. All those festive lights can work well for your New Year party too. You can also shred old magazines to make confetti and add glitter to it for a charming effect.
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Homemade photo booth
You cannot end a year and begin a new one without taking pictures. Plain old group pictures and selfies are now bygones. Photo booths are the real thing. Moreover, it doesn’t even cost much to make one at home.
Just pick a wall, hang some decorations, make some cute cardboard cut outs and place them there. All you have to do is stand there candidly while someone, hopefully, takes pictures.
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Keep a plan for midnight
It’s a New Year party. So you need a ritual for midnight when the clock strikes twelve. You can even consider going out for a walk to check out all the revelry on the road.
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