5 Tips to Plan the Spookiest Halloween Party

With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a party. With the collective energy surrounding all things spooky, we wanted to give you some tips and tricks to plan the best Halloween party imaginable. So if you find yourself asking, what is a Halloween party, we’re happy to tell you. A Halloween party is where people come together to celebrate Hollow’s Eve decked out in attire that resembles something other than themselves. There are costumes and candy galore, usually with drinks and dancing to accompany them.

Planning a Halloween Party

1. Choose a Venue

When it comes to planning a Halloween party, the first thing you need to decide is where it will be thrown. With so many venues to choose from, we suggest narrowing it down by capacity and guest count, whether you want an indoor party venue or an outdoor party venue, and by the aesthetic you’re going for. Looking at numerous venues allows you to compare them to one another and helps when it comes to negotiating pricing.

2. Decide on Décor

Once you have chosen a venue, you will want to decide on the décor of the party. When it comes to Halloween party decoration ideas, there are endless options for you to create the spookiest party of all time. From haunted houses and eyeball punch to mystery boxes and motion detected characters, you can make your event come to life simply through the décor you decide on.

3. Festivities

Next, you will want to decide on the festivities for your guests. If you find yourself wondering how to organize a party, we have plenty of options for you. Haunted houses or mazes to walk through for guests can be so entertaining. You can hire actors to pop out at guests and have displays that create such a fun experience. You can create mystery boxes where people reach their hand inside to guess what they are touching. The person who gets the most right, wins a prize. And of course, there is always the infamous costume contest. These are fun ways to spice up your event and have fun things for guests to enjoy while they’re at your party.

4. Send Out Invites

Now that you have all the details in place, you will want to send out the invitations. Giving your guests enough time to RSVP is crucial. This is a popular time of year to host parties and get togethers so we recommend sending your invite out 4-6 weeks in advance so people can make accommodations. You will want to include the time, date, venue, costume attire and any other important information they should know about such as parking and contests.

5. Food and Drinks

Lastly, you will want to plan out food and drinks. Now at a Halloween party, this is another fun opportunity to elevate the theme of your event. Having spooky themed food and drinks for guests adds a fun surprise and delight. We always recommend coming up with fun themed cocktails with creative names to add another fun touch.

If you find yourself looking at party space rentals in Los Angeles, we at Ovation Square have hosted every type of event imaginable. With a state-of-the-art space, we can host larger and smaller events and will always accommodate to make sure your event is exactly as you imagined it. Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, our event planning company is in the perfect central location between Los Angeles and Orange County, and would be happy to discuss your next event further with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you think it's wise to have a bartender?

A: Absolutely! This ensures the drinks are well done and that guests have a designated face (or faces) to go to throughout the night to get their refills. Plus it takes a lot of work off of you or the host.

Q: How do I negotiate prices with venues?

A: Its always good to work with an event planner to help with negotiations. Event planners will also save you so much time and headache when it comes to all the details, and they will help guide you throughout the whole process.

Q: If I want help designing the décor and festivities, can you help with that?

A: Absolutely. We have an entire event planning team behind us and we can help you plan from start to finish to make your vision come to life or help inspire ideas.