If you’re a planner and perhaps compelled to prepare for parties, then maybe it’s time to reconsider. Some of the best moments in life are spontaneous, cropping up in the most unpredictable, whimsical ways.
Who made up the ludicrous rule that you have to have a reason for a sensational shindig? If you’re hankering to invite friends over for a good time, why not throw an impromptu party to celebrate something completely off the wall? Truthfully, you can find a theme for almost anything and glom on any excuse to throw a party. But if you simply must have a purpose for a rollicking good time, read on for ideas about spontaneous soirées and ad-lib assemblies everybody can enjoy.
Ideas for totally unreasonable parties
Did you say you’ve lived in the same suburban house for twenty years? That’s okay. Housewarming parties aren’t just about celebrating a new home. These days, you can have your besties over to christen a new jacuzzi or have a rave to break in the new patio furniture you bought. Or maybe you’re utterly bored out of your gourd and aching to shake things up, that’s cool too. Here are a few ideas that will make you and your guests rethink the whole purpose behind parties.
Throw a fashion fiesta: We all have those dubious outfits accumulating dust in the closet. You know the ones. That pantsuit that killed at the 1970 high school reunion, but would be a total bust at Fashion Week. This scenario is a perfect setting for a pop-up party. Ring your best pals and challenge them to raid their closets. Have all your guests bring their outdated and undersized clothes, feather boas, or bell bottoms for a fashion party at your house. Make it a clothing exchange where everybody can browse mountains of unused garments and encourage them to take whatever they like. You can also make this party a charitable event by donating all the unwanted duds to Goodwill or a worthy cause.
Get jiggy over java: National Coffee Day lands on October 1st, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to celebrate the dark brew nectar of the gods. Throwing a coffee-themed party is wildly appropriate any day of the year! Have your buddies bring their favorite beans on a hot summer day, and learn how to make iced coffee together. Or have a Crazy Coffee Cup party, where your pals show up with the most outrageous coffee mugs and accessories you can fill with all manner of coffee blends. Stock up on flavorings, exotic creamers, and even snag a bottle of Kahlúa for a sassy glass of adult java.
Spring clean celebrations: You know that feeling of ultimate accomplishment when you do a deep clean on your house? The smell of freshly laundered couch covers and the blinding gleam of newly scrubbed floors might inspire you to show everybody your spotless digs. Or maybe you might need a little help sprucing up the homestead. Whether you celebrate the fruits of your cleaning labors or beseeching best friends to help with a scrub-fest, pitching a party around tidying can be the perfect excuse for savoring squeaky clean fun. The sweet thing about these festivities is that they don’t have to be held in the springtime. Pick any day to scour away with good friends over slices of pizza and maybe a bottle or two of beer.
Milestones, motivation, and merrymaking: Life is replete with opportunities to celebrate. From landing a job promotion to discovering your dog is going to have puppies, there’s no end for excuses to carouse and make merry. Milestones of all kinds are a premium motivation to toss a wicked-keen party. Pick a momentous moment in life and tailor a hefty hootenanny around it. You might even go a step further and have an intention party. This is a funky fiesta where you and your guests discuss ideas and goals together while brainstorming ways to manifest all these dreams. Have everybody write down their desires, toss them into a bowl and burn the bits as an offering to the universe. At the very least, you’ll learn more about your friends, have a bonding time together, and support each other’s future milestones.
The last word on impromptu parties
If you’re a planner and perhaps compelled to prepare for parties, then maybe it’s time to reconsider. Some of the best moments in life are spontaneous, cropping up in the most unpredictable, whimsical ways. Try taking a walk on the wild side by tossing a pop-up party for absolutely no reason at all. You might be genuinely amazed by how an unplanned celebration can make you and your guests giddy with festive frivolity. Who knows? You may find your impetuous, buoyant bash might become so popular that it becomes an annual event!
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