Hosting an event can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re celebrating a massive milestone or inviting many guests. On top of that, you’ll also have to go through the demanding process of looking for an event space, food to cater, and other amenities you want to make your guests as comfortable as possible. Because hosting massive events can be tiresome, many opt for intimate and non-demanding celebrations instead.
There are milestones in life that you only want to share and celebrate with significant people, particularly your immediate family and close friends. Celebrating special moments with those people doesn’t feel burdensome because they’re people you can be your true self. And there’s no better place to celebrate with them comfortably than home.
Hosting intimate home events is less demanding and challenging because you can arrange your home freely without any restrictions. You can also freely schedule the event at your convenience without worrying about booking a space. But just because it’s a home event doesn’t mean you should no longer prepare for it. In this
post, let’s look at tops to ace your intimate home invite.
1 – Add a cover layer to your flooring for design and protection.
When hosting events, it’s inevitable for food and drink spills to happen. Also, your
flooring could quickly accumulate dirt since people will walk around your home in outside shoes. Adding a cover layer to design and protect your flooring to prevent stains and dirt is a good choice.
You can use affordable yet stylish carpets and vinyl flooring for the event. The great thing about those flooring covers is you won’t have to install them permanently. You can easily wash and clean them after the event. I recommend getting plastic or vinyl flooring that you can clean instead of those incompatible with liquids. You won’t only protect your floor but effortlessly add design and alter the ambience of your space.
2 – Prepare a welcoming and calming scent to make your home smell pleasant.
Psychology says that our sense of smell is linked closely to our memory. If you experience smelling something and immediately think of a memory from the past, that’s because our sense of smell allows us to remember a moment effortlessly. Since you’re hosting an intimate event at home, it’s essential that your family and friends feel at home and welcome.
You can do that by preparing a scent that is calming to the senses and not too strong, which could cause headaches and nausea to others. Some people are particular with scents–and many find fruity and vanilla fragrance to cause dizziness. That’s why it’s best to go for powdery and light scents that make your house smell fresh and welcoming.
3 – Keep the lights on for a better ambience.
I know that keeping too many lights on can cause your bills to spike. But since you’re entertaining guests in your home, keeping the lights on makes your space more alive. Avoid leaving lights off, particularly in areas where guests go.
Leaving all of your lights on will allow your guests to navigate their way around your home. If you’re hosting an event at night, this is critical.
4 – Prepare some music before they arrive.
Aside from the scent and ambience of your home, music plays an effortless role in setting the mood for an event. If you want to emanate a lively atmosphere and your guests feel energised as they enter your home, preparing a catchy song queue should be on your to-do list the night before.
If you have a common favourite artist with your guests, play their songs on the loop for them to sing along while they settle down after arriving at your house.
5 – Add flowers and plants as your decor.
Many say that having flowers and plants around the house brings good luck. On top of that, plants have an effortless way of beautifying a space without enormous and striking furniture. If you believe buying authentic plants is a waste of money, you can opt for plastic plants instead.
Contrary to others, buying plastic plants is wise because you can reuse them for other events. You just need to buy a vase to hold the plastic plants–and you can easily keep them after your event.
6 – Prepare food that everyone will enjoy.
People love and appreciate bonding over food and drinks. And though you’ll be hosting an event at home, it’s essential for your guests to have a meal they enjoy and like. If cooking is too time-consuming, you can opt for mini catering or food delivery.
You can hire a food caterer if you are hosting twenty people or more. The best thing about hiring a food caterer is you can customise your menu and food ingredients. If you have many guests who have food allergies or are particular with meals, it’s best to go for catering. There are also many affordable food catering businesses that you can choose from that provide delicious and quality meals worth your money.
7 – Hire a professional cleaner for your home to prepare for the event.
I know that after an event, there’s enormous cleaning to do. However, since you’ll be having guests in your home, having a reception space that is clean and pleasing to the eyes is a must. The critical areas you should prioritise for cleaning are your living room, space where you’ll entertain guests, bathroom, kitchen, and garage.
You can skip the bedrooms since you won’t likely have guests stay in your rooms. It’s better to hire a professional cleaner to make your furniture sparkle and ensure the home is dust, mould, and germ-free. It’s also best to hire a professional cleaner after to ensure any spills from the party won’t stain your home permanently.
Making your home a comfortable and welcoming space is the key.
In conclusion, the secret to acing your intimate home event is to make your home comfortable and welcoming. All the tips I shared above are simple things you can do to make your guests feel easy and at home in your upcoming invite.
Written by Bianca Banda
