The highs and lows of being a costume party host
Nailing a good costume party is a roller coaster of emotions. There are the lofty highs. And the anxiety-inducing lows. Some people think that planning a party is super easy. However, at Blossom Costumes, we know that this couldn't be further from the truth. Party planning is an art. One that can be achieve when you read our guide to party planning.
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What needs to be done? Well, there's
organising the costumes and the food. Then there's getting decorations together. Inviting guests. Making a playlist. And, of course, the clean up.
Still need a bit of a pep talk? Here are the 39 stages you’ll go through when planning a costume party.
1. It’s time to party!
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Woo! Who doesn’t love hosting a party? This will be
great.
2. You can’t decide the on theme
You’re never too old to host a Disney costume party, right?
3. Until you have a *great* idea
Hipster Pokemon! That’ll be
hilarious.
4. And sent out of the invite to your friends on Facebook
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Jennifer RSVP’d she "can’t go"...
WHAT THE HELL, JEN?
5. Your coworkers want to come
Sure, Dave from accounting... You can totally come!
*Internal screaming*
6. Mum invites herself
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How did she even hear about the party??
7. You realise you picked a terrible theme
A hipster Pokemon party
sounded like a good idea.
What was I thinking?
8. Too late now. Today’s the day.
So unprepared!
9. You get a bunch of cheap decorations at the last minute
That last minute trip to the two dollar shop was a great idea!
10. And then they all break
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That last minute trip to the two dollar shop was a terrible idea!
11. But at least the punch will taste great!
It’s my own recipe.
12. Oh, god… The punch is horrible!
This is fine. Just add more vodka.
13. But it’s 6PM already....
People will be arriving any minute now.
14. And no one turns up
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OH GOD.
* hyperventilates *
15. Until everybody turns up
OH GOD.
* hyperventilates *
16. But wait. Nobody dressed up...
Ironic Pokemon theme! What was I thinking??
17. Except you
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*nervously glugs punch*
18. And... that guy
Why is he wearing
just a bed sheet? Seriously, does nobody put in any effort these days?
It’s not that hard!
19. Seriously. Who is that guy?
Did Stacy bring him?
20. There’s that one friend who wants ONLY Justin Bieber songs
*rips out AUX cord*
21. And they guard the AUX cable with their life
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Just… don't disturb them.
22. Now it’s time to relax and have fun
See, this isn’t so bad! Planning a costume party is great!
23. OH WAIT! You forgot about food!
Ever had fairy bread on pumpkin and soy linseed? This is fine. Everything is fine.
24. At least there are plenty of lollies to go around
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Two hundred grams of sugar for dinner is totally adult.
25. You’re nervous about the carpet
Nothing gets chocolate out.
26. And the red wine/soft drink on the hardwood table
There are coasters for a reason!
27. Your neighbours are calling your phone
Just, ah… ignore that one.
28. But wait. You’re finally having fun!
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Justin Bieber is kinda catchy!
29. … time flies...
Mum’s tearing up the dancefloor!
30. And it’s starting to get late
Phew. Is it almost over?
31. But the some of the guests… won’t leave
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It’s okay. Just be more passive aggressive.
32. You make a token effort of cleaning up
That pot needed to soak, anyway.
33. And you have a wonderful night’s rest
Except the hangover’s a killer. Where's the Panadol?
34. You don’t ~really~ clean up for a few days
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Eating off paper plates is fine. Less washing up!
35. And the recycling bin is full
That’s enough recycling for like… three weeks.
36. You have to find a neighbour’s bins with some space to share
They won’t mind. (Still. Better be stealthy, just in case.)
37. But after all that, you still had loads of fun
Even if you do have to scrub out a few stains on the carpet.
38. And you’re already thinking about your next costume party
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Is next Friday too soon?
39. So... What should be the theme?
Screw it.
Just go with Disney next time.
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