6 Essential Tips for New Years Eve

6 Tips for a Successful New Years Party!

 If we Google “2012”, we see many questions on the internet asking if it will be the end of the world. Unfortunately we at Lonsdale Event Rentals don’t have the answer for that, but what we can recommend is that this year we all should ensure it’s a party of a lifetime!…….. Just in case.

Whether you’re hosting at a venue or in the home there are plenty of ways you can make things easier for yourself.

  Pop the bubbly! 

 Break out the champagne flutes! And rent early as the entire city usually books out leaving desperate party people scrambling last minute. If you splurge on anything, splurge on champagne as a true New Years Eve Party isn’t complete without it. At minimum have at least enough for the midnight toast.

 Try a Ginger Sizzle

a) Thinly slice a piece of fresh ginger the chop slivers into tiny pieces
b) Put a pinch of ginger into the glass and slowly pour champagne over them
c) The bubbles will latch on the tiny pieces of ginger and cause them to circulate up & down throughout the glass like a lava lamp!

 For designated drivers and non-drinkers have some non-alcoholic ciders, fruit juice and fizzy drinks.

Impress your friends with your champagne stemware knowledge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_stemware

 The Countdown

Daniel Sabina of Masterplan Productions recommends renting a projector, hook it up to a laptop, go to www.timeanddate.com and project the countdown on the wall. If you’re not feeling so high-tech  just turn on the Television with the volume down and tune into the celebrations..  And yes…..they also rent disco balls! 604 873-3755

 Ensure to start refilling everyone’s glass a few minutes before midnight.

 The Food

Take it easy with the food as by now the over-indulgence of the past few weeks of Christmas celebrations has been realized and your guests won’t mind taking a break.

 

“Christmas is filled with tradition, turkey and loads of comfort food” says Dorothy Semko of Savoury City Catering & Events. “New Years is a time for fresh starts and something a little special. Sparkling Prosecco or Cava are a must!”

She goes on “ A natural compliment to something bubbly is seafood. Keep it simple – steamed lobster, mussels or clams with butter white wine sauce. Pan seared prawns or scallops with shallots and brandy. Oysters on the half shell. Throw in some amazing bread and a leafy salad and consider it done!

 Party Favours!

It’s New Years! Let loose and have fun. Regardless the age of the event people will appreciate noise makers, tiaras, Mardi Gras beads, party hats and so on. Just because it’s an intimate event doesn’t mean it has to be sleepy.

 The Midnight Kiss

If you are not coupled up this year, now is the time to get gutsy and choose a hot gal or guy near 12am, make eye contact and if they smile back and you feel the chemistry move in for the kiss.
Everyone is kissing everyone else so now is the time to make the move!

 The Hang Over

This is the first day of a new year. The last thing you want to do is start it off in a hang- over induced stupor. Drink a large glass of water before bed, this will keep you hydrated.

Savoury City’s Dorothy Semko suggests to make sure there are things on hand for a delicious lazy lunch. That means excellent coffee, freshly squeezed organic juices and food that makes you feel better.

Usually this falls into the category of something decadent. Is that crispy bacon with free range eggs with croissants or biscuits? Or a hearty burger oozing with melted cheese. Definitely butter for cooking and s lathering.

 Thinking ahead can certainly make the first day of the year enjoyable and relaxing! 

By Dave Jackson
Twitter: @Lonsdale_Dave