Halloween is just around the corner, which means that if you’re planning to host a party for you and your friends, or even for your kids, you’re probably going to be looking for some hair-raising inspiration. It’s safe to say that this year things feel a little bit different. Money is certainly tighter for everyone, and we’re all worried about what this will mean for us during the latter part of the year’s festivities, including Halloween and Christmas.
Fortunately, we’ve come up with some great budget party ideas to help you to make the most of your Halloween celebrations. So, whether you’re looking to entertain the kids or throw a big party for the grown-ups, here’s how to throw a Halloween party on a budget.
Let’s Talk Guests
When thinking about how to throw a Halloween party on a budget, the first thing that you need to consider is your guest list. Here are some nifty tips when it comes to party guests that’ll help you to keep the costs down.
Limit The Number Of Guest
It can be tempting to go crazy with the invitations when planning any form of party, however, if you want to throw a Halloween party on a budget, you need to be selective with your guest list. Limiting the number of guests means that you’re able to have better control over your budget and avoid overspending on decorations, food, and drinks.
Create Your Own Invitations
If you want to throw a Halloween party on a budget, scrap the shop bought party invitations and instead opt to make your own. It’s easy to draw up your own party invitations at home using browser based editing software or apps such as Canva. After you’ve designed your invites, simply print them out and cut them to size before handing them out.
Adults, Kids, or Both?
Before you go ahead and start inviting people, however, you’ll need to decide whether you’re planning to host a Halloween party on a budget for adults, kids, or both. Whatever you choose, you’ll need to make sure that the Halloween decor and catering options are suitable for your guests.
Halloween Decorations
If you’re planning to have adults and children (or even just kids) at your party, make sure that you don’t go over the top with the spooky decor! Although it may be tempting to go all-out on the party decor in order to create a scary aesthetic, be aware that Halloween decorations are often quite expensive. Instead, why not consider some of the budget tips below?
Use What You’ve Already Got
If throwing parties is your jam, it’s likely that you have lots of partyware boxed away somewhere in your home. Plenty of existing party decorations, cups, and plates can be repurposed or reused for Halloween. If you’re worried that they’re not spooky enough, you’d be surprised what a lick of paint and some Halloween themed stickers can do.
Make Your Own Decorations
Children’s Halloween parties can be really fun to decorate as so many items can be crafted at home. Children will love designing and creating their own party decor, and it’s something that you can do together as a family before the big day.
Shop At Bargains Stores
Bargain stores, such as The Pound Shop, Home Bargains, and B&M are stocked full of Halloween party decorations that can be used again and again. These shops are great places to stock up on party decorations and props, such as cauldrons, spider webs, and even costumes.
Freaky Foods
Is it even a Halloween party without themed party food? Here’s how to make your Halloween party stand out with some spooky themed foods.
Decorate The Table Top
You could just lay all your food down on a table and be done with it, but where’s the fun in that? If you want to host a great Halloween party on a budget, you need to think about decorating your food and drinks table, as well as the rest of your party area. This can be done easily and effectively by using items you may already have laying around your home, such as a red or orange table cloth, and some small Halloween themed toys or confetti sparkles.
Let The Food Decorate The Table
Of course, when it comes to Halloween parties, the food is often the real showstopper. You can have so much fun when creating Halloween themed party food, and it can all be done relatively cheaply. There’s plenty of inspiration online, but some of our favourites include:
- ‘Mummy’ Sausage Rolls
- Hot Dog Fingers
- Bloody Mary Syringes
- Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Cauldron Punch (Alcoholic, Or Alcohol Free)
So you’ve got your Halloween party food all figured out, but don’t forget about the drinks! Why not save yourself a fortune and instead of creating individual drinks or creating exotic Halloween themed cocktails, purchase a plastic or ceramic witches cauldron and use it to serve your very own Halloween punch?
Punch can be served with alcohol or without, making it a fun way to serve the drinks at your budget Halloween party, no matter the age of those attending. Throw in some plastic eyeballs or novelty themed reusable ice cubes and you’ve got yourself a witches potion ready to go.
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