Hosting your first house party as a couple? Keep these things in mind

I would say if you found someone to throw house parties with, in this era of situationships, it in itself is a big deal. There is Insta-official and then there is hosting together—when you do the latter, you know you’ve taken your relationship to the next level. You’re calling your friends and/or family and blending your worlds. You don’t do that with people you are super casual about.

It’s a whole different vibe but it also means you have to be mindful of a few things, especially because you are bringing people who may not know each other under one roof.  If this is the first time you are throwing a house party as a couple, it stands as the perfect night to make an impression and get your people to really mingle. 

Here are things you must keep in mind when hosting your first house party together as a couple. 

Make a curated guest list 

I understand you and your partner are hosting this house party together, but it’s not your wedding. The secret to a great house party is having a strategically made guest list. You need to call people you think will get along and enjoy the kind of party you are hosting. Otherwise, people may turn up because they are too polite to say no. If you invite the right kind of people from both social circles, you may end up sparking several new friendships or at least being the reason behind their night to remember!

Split the duties

First, you need to mutually decide what kind of party you want to throw and it has to be something both your social circles enjoy. Decide whether you want to throw a potluck, a games night, a karaoke evening or just some laidback drinks and dinner—and then divide your duties accordingly. If you’re handling the F&B, let them handle decor and ice and so on. It’s important to have a clear and fair division of duties so that there is no last-minute mishap.

Keep the mushiness aside

Your friends and family love you but when they said yes to your party, they didn’t sign up for a night of watching you and your partner indulge in PDA. The only cheesiness I want to witness has to be in the form of Korean-style cream cheese garlic bread. So leave the mushiness for later and pay attention to the loved ones who gathered for you.

Break the ice

It will be the worst house party ever if the people you invite are being formal and awkward. Not everyone is an extrovert. Help the introverts out. First, introduce your partner to your friends (if they haven’t met already) and then let your partner introduce you and your friends to their social circle. Always say something about the person you are introducing and not just their name. Arrange for games and activities that can help break the ice. They can take things from there!

This is the perfect time to play cupid

If you’re introducing your friends to a new social circle altogether, you might as well play cupid. Check with your partner if the party can be a good platform for your single friends to bond. Who knows, you may end up finding a new couple to go on a double date with.