The Ultimate Party Guide To Throw An Outdoor Winter Party
Don’t let colder weather stop you from hosting an event that will bring people together. Although we live in California, as the weather gets chillier in the winter months, people have a tendency to isolate, and things like seasonal depression can take a toll on people. We wanted to put together a guide on how to throw a successful outdoor winter event so even in the colder months, you can still be social.
Keeping Guests Warm
The first thing you will want to consider when hosting a winter event is how to keep your guests warm. When you are deciding on outdoor event space rental, make sure there is a heat source such as a fireplace, bonfire pits, patio heaters or an indoor space that guests can go in and out of. Ensuring that your guests can warm up throughout the night will keep them happy and enjoying their time, and there is something so inviting about heat that makes everyone gather around together. Any venue booking service will be able to go over these details with you to make sure your guests are happy.
Décor
Throwing an outdoor winter party can be very fun when it comes to the décor. You can add a cozy layer to furniture with decorative throw pillows and comfy blankets for guests to wrap themselves in. We are a huge fan of the giant woven baskets that you place throughout your event, so blankets are easy to come by for your guests. You can also add fun elements such as a snow machine and twinkly lights to add to the winter theme. We always suggest a cooler color palette as well to add to the wintery effect throughout your event.
Food and Drinks
We think one of the best parts about throwing a winter party is the food and drinks to go with it. This is a great opportunity to serve hot food and beverages to keep your guests cozy throughout the night. You will want your menu to match the décor and theme of your party, so everything feels seamless. For drinks, making it festive with nostalgic beverages like apple cider, eggnog, hot chocolate, warm Bailey’s, hot totties and so forth. Your guests will have something warm to carry with them as they walk around and conversate. For food, we love the idea of grilling on an open fire to add to the winter ambiance. Things like kebabs, burgers, grilled chicken, grilled veggies and so forth are easy to prepare and grill. You can also have warm appetizers out as well that people can graze on throughout the night.
Activities
What better way to warm guests up than with activities that keep them moving and their blood pumping. Having fun things to participate in like cornhole, a foosball table or interactive VR like an Oculus, will not only keep your guests entertained but will keep them moving throughout the night. If you wanted to go bigger, you could coordinate larger party events like musical chairs or beer pong. Checking with private venues for rent beforehand to make sure they have space available for activities will benefit you.
At Ovation Square Event Venues, we have an entire event planning team behind us that can help you coordinate any details of your event. With a space that boasts over 9,000 square feet, we can help you host a party of any size and can connect you with any vendor necessary to make your party as fun as possible. We aim to make your job enjoying the party you’re hosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I need help designing a theme, can you assist me?
A: Yes. With our event planning team, we can be as involved as you would like us to be when it comes to the design.
Q: Do you think having activities is necessary?
A: Most certainly not. However, it does add an element of participation to your event so people feel involved and will keep them moving so they don’t get stuck in one spot for too long.
Q: If I need someone to cater the event, can you connect me with someone?
A: Of course, we have numerous connections within the event space and would be more than happy to connect you with a catering company.