Top Tips for Planning a Great Housewarming Party 

There’s no doubt about it: planning your housewarming is the best part of moving house! This is where the fun begins; once you’ve settled into your new home, unpacked and popped a bottle of bubbly, you can wave goodbye to the stress of moving house.

If the time has come to plan a brilliant housewarming, read on for our top tips:

Set a budget

As with any party, it’s important to set a budget. This is especially helpful when planning a housewarming as you’re likely to have spent quite a lot during the move. To save yourself a pretty penny, set a budget and consider money-saving ideas, such as serving a potluck buffet or mixing up a cheap but cheerful punch.

Give your guests plenty of warning

If you’ve moved far away, you will need to give your guests plenty of warning to attend your housewarming. After all, they will need to plan their travel, make childcare arrangements and potentially book accommodation if you don’t have enough space for them to stay the night. If you don’t give your guests enough warning, you may miss out on having some of your favourite faces at the event.

Limit how many people you invite

The last thing you want to do is make a poor first impression on your new neighbours by throwing a party that gets out of control within the first few weeks of moving in. To prevent this, don’t go overboard with the guest list; only invite people who you would truly like to welcome into your new abode. This way, you’ll also have a better chance of working your way through the crowds to talk to everyone.

Keep cardboard boxes out of the way

If you haven’t finished unpacking by the date of your party, load everything into cardboard boxes and store them away from your guests. Not only will these boxes make your home look cluttered, but having them in eyesight will also spoil your party mood!

Keep decorations to a minimum

Remember, this is a housewarming. Your guests are coming to look around and check out your new home, so there’s no need to go overboard on the decorations. Let your freshly painted walls and stunning new sofa speak for themselves!

Invite your new neighbours

This is a great way to get to know your new neighbours and create a fun talking point for the next time you bump into them. Inviting your neighbours to the party may even become the beginning of a great friendship, helping you settle into the local area. Additionally, people living locally are much less likely to complain about the noise if they are welcome to join in!

At Rose Removals, we may not be able to help you plan a housewarming, but we can certainly help you take the stress out of moving with our professional removals services. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the globe, we’re the go-to removalists in Devon and Exeter. For more information about our range of services, get in touch with our friendly team today.