When it comes to Halloween, I feel there are two types of people — those who go all out and those who don’t. Clearly, we go all out! Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, so why not throw a fantastically frightening party with close friends the Saturday before? I’ve teamed up with some amazing local vendors to give you some ideas on how to make this spooky season extra special.
We set the scene with marquee “BOO” letters and a statement backdrop with a huge balloon garland. Our colorful palette of peach, lavender, and black carried from the plates to the sweets to the décor.
The kids’ table was set with playful coffin-shaped snack boxes filled with goodies, adorable cake-pop cones, and festive cookies with some milk. The bowls were for the “I Scream Bar” later in the party.
For a super easy do-it-yourself game, I created this seasonal tic-tac-toe from inexpensive wood pumpkins painted to match. Another creepy activity the kids enjoyed was making clothespin flying bats. Simply cut out paper bat shapes and a 3-inch rectangular paper strip. Paint the clothespins black, then glue the bat on top and the strip on the bottom. Slightly bend the wings up and then glue the strip to the wings. Let dry and then watch your bat fly as you pinch the clothespin!
Over on the adults’ table, we featured signature “Boos.” This pastel witches’ brew concoction is simple:
- 1½ oz. gin
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
- ¼ oz. crème de violette
Combine all ingredients over ice, shake, and serve! As parents help the kids create the sundae of their dreams with all the creepy toppings, they could enjoy sweet and savory treats done with impeccable Halloween flair.
Whatever your plans, stay safe and creep it real. Happy Halloween!
Rachel Hunter is the owner of Celebrate You Events, offering bespoke party planning for all occasions.
She can be reached at (305) 389-0550 or CelebrateYou2020@gmail.com.
For information on any of these activities, contact the following:
- Rachel from Celebrate You Events (IG: @celebrate.you.events) — concept creation, party styling, fringe banner, and activities
- Alex from Hullaballoon (IG: @thehullaballoon) — custom balloon arch
- Kelsey from The Styled Kind (IG: @thestyledkind_) — backdrops, kids’ table, and chairs
- Cathy and Shannon from BoardYum (IG: @boardyum) — kids coffin snack boxes and charcuterie board
- Danna from Sweet-n-Dandy (IG: @dandysweettreats) — custom cake and Halloween sweets
- Nicole from LalaWoodStory (IG: @lalawoodstory) — wood sign and bats, acrylic stir sticks
- Niki from Alphalit South Florida (IG: @alphalitsofl) — BOO marquee letters
Thanks to the following for their contributions:
- Venue: WowMoms World, Coral Springs
- Photographer: Melanie Zehner Photography
- Ice cream: Glyk Gelato
- Skull bath bombs: Karma Bath