10 Tips to Host the Perfect Diwali Party

If you did not give it a thought already, you must do it now! Budget is extremely crucial before conducting any party. Obviously, because you cannot buy or arrange things if you don’t have money for them. You must ensure to list the things that you need to buy and divide your budget accordingly. Also, sorting out your money for food, drinks and gift arrangements is a safe bet to avoid crises. Make sure to draft an estimated budget and allocate it according to priority. Trust us, this will make your work a lot easier or stop you from sending way too much

Who to call and who not to can create a lot of dilemmas. It can also affect the estimated budget plan. Sketching out a guest list is the key solution to this problem. Writing down the names of the people you want to invite for the Diwali celebration will not only get you a hint of the expected expenditure but will ensure that you don’t forget anyone. Here’s a tip! Go for online invitation cards and cut off expenses. There are many apps that can help you or you can try your hands a little on photoshop. Create something, (it doesn’t have to be too fancy!) customise your message into it and finally send them. You are good to go!

While this is not mandatory, this can leave a positive mark on your guests. Exchanging gifts during the Indian Diwali celebration has been an age-old tradition in our country. You can arrange for the same to leave a positive impact and show gratitude towards your guests. You can order online and get great discounts and pack them in advance. If you are confused about what to give, sweets and dry fruits are a common choice. Fun jewellery, key chains, socks, pretty silk scarves and candles and diyas are also some of the gift items that you can give. If you are still confused, visit digi stores and get some gift vouchers!

Whether you are planning for any party or Diwali bash, decorations set the scene for the festivity. For Diwali, candles and diyas are a must! Decorate with paper lanterns and unleash your creative side. LED votives and tealights aren’t a bad option either. If you don’t have any, you can order online on Amazon. You can also decorate your tablescape with some marigold flowers or drape it around the door frames or bookshelves for an eye-pleasing look. An authentic rangoli design on the outdoors will add that stupendous finish to your decoration. With these decorative ideas, you will not need anything else!

Add a unique touch to that boring party and set a theme. You can keep Bollywood themes where the guests can wear Bollywood attires and have a dance-off. Or how about a game night, where you can play some fun board games? Or you can keep a colour code. Besides, you can keep it competitive and arrange for prizes and punishments for the winners and not-the-winners respectively to add to that extra fun element in the party.

Diwali festival celebration is incomplete without some action on the floor. Say no to mundane parties and create multiple high-energy playlists to make your guests groove on Diwali night. And don’t forget to add some desi Bollywood tracks. Also, make a platform for them to dance or sing to add limelight to the party. Not a fancy platform, just a corner of your dining area, with some decorative lights will do the job!

If you are looking for more to keep your guests entertained, we have got you covered. Mehendi parties will keep your guests engaged throughout. Hire a mehendi artist and let your visitors wear and flaunt the best Mehendi design at the party. For the kids, you can arrange for a rangoli clip art colour book to pull one and decorate it with flower petals or markers. Or how about games like musical chairs or Tambola? Dumb Charades is also a good idea. Since there is not much to invest in here, you can add this to your plan without any hesitation.

Now comes the most important aspect of the Diwali function - food and drinks. Parties are incomplete without some good food. Depending on the budget you can arrange for a sit-down dinner or set the table for appetisers or finger food. Keep in mind to include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Diwali food variations on the table. After all, you would not want to disappoint any of your guests! You can also keep healthier food options for health-conscious guests. For the drinks, ensure to get all the vital ingredients for crafting delectable Indian cocktails or mocktails. Arrange for a bartender if possible or let your visitors take a crack at DIY mixology.

We understand, arranging for crockeries for a big group can be a real headache. But wait, you don’t have to worry about such petty issues. Just get hold of some eco-friendly disposables that you can easily find in the market. And no, these aren’t expensive (if you thought so). This means the purchase will fit well into your budget. Trust us, these eco-friendly disposables will save you from a lot of mess after the Diwali party celebration as well (we mean no dishwashing!).

Spend an eco-friendly Diwali celebration with family and say no to firecrackers. It is always better to celebrate Diwali by lighting candles rather than lighting firecrackers. Besides, this is the best way to save your expenses for something fruitful. And as we already said, fun games can be a better idea! So save your money and celebrate a cracker-free Diwali celebration 2021.

Now you know what are the things to do on Diwali to make it a perfect festive bash. Take inspiration from these ideas and plan a fun night. And don’t get too busy with the planning and focus on having fun with your friends and families!