Does this sound familiar…You get the invites out, you have the perfect party dress, you plan the perfect charcuterie board, and even have an Instagram-worthy wine selection for your guests ready to go… But then the guests arrive… and… it’s awkward!
You’ve got your close friends, maybe a family member or two, some coworkers who you’ve been really excited to hang out with outside of work, and then maybe the awkward neighbor who inexplicably showed up without the invite…
The point is when you’ve got a mix of people who all know you… but not each other… you NEED to have some tricks up your sleeve to loosen up your guests and ensure that your party is a blast!
Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered! We’ve got the best easy party ideas and conversation starter games for your next shindig so you can get the party started as soon as your guests arrive!
We’re going to break this down by first providing an easy way to make a party fun and then include a conversation starter game to include with it.
Let’s take a look!
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The Millennial Delight
Okay, we kind of already touched on this one, but it is quickly becoming a classic! You’ll want to have the following for this easy idea:
- Charcuterie board – check out these delicious vegan charcuterie board options
- Mimosa bar – all the classics and for added fun, you can include some fruits for different options and preferences
- Selfie booth – have a designated area for all the party selfies and don’t forget to include the love-it or hate-it iconic selfie stick
- Balloon entry arch – Nothing says millennial party like the insta-worthy balloon arch
All of these simple tips make for the perfect atmosphere for a millennial bash! Now for the conversation starter ideas for this party…
Conversation Starter Game Idea #1: Would You Rather
For this conversation starter idea, all you need is a bowl and some paper and pens. Which is super easy and anyone will already have these things in their home.
Fill the bowl with as many ‘would you rather’ scenarios as you can think of, and then, as your guest arrive you can have them select one scenario to get the conversation started!
Some ideas to consider are would you rather…
- Go to Japan or France? Why?
- Never have to work again or never have to pay another bill?
- Have 5 million dollars now or 500,000 a year for the rest of your life?
You get the idea right? It is a fun way to get your guests chatting and sharing their thoughts with each other as the night goes on. Make some of the scenarios as outlandish or thought-provoking as you think the guests will enjoy!
The Ultimate Baby Shower
Baby showers are arguably the least looked forward-to party for the guests involved. Baby showers conjure up images of poorly made party platters and lackluster party games… But they don’t have to!
Let’s bring the baby shower into 2023 with these updated ideas for your next baby shower party planning! So first, ditch the retro food ideas, this ain’t your Grandma’s baby shower!
You can keep the classic crowd-pleasing favorites but bring in a little flair. For example, ditch the sherbet-lemon/lime soda punch and update your crowd’s punch to include sparkling flavored water with fresh fruit juices and fresh herbs. Your guests will appreciate the fresh mocktail.
Next, let’s talk about the games. The baby shower is all about the parents and the new baby so sometimes the guests can get a little…. well… bored. Having some excitement at the event makes it worthwhile for the guests to attend, and it shows them that you are grateful for their attendance.
Consider the original Did Baby Poopie game, which is one of our all-time favorites. This is a scratch off lottery game which is guaranteed to have your guests laughing no matter what age they are. It’s perfect for door prizes, icebreakers, and other games needing a randomized winner. And let’s be honest… It’s hilarious!
Conversation Starter Game Idea #2: Two Truths and a Fib
This game is a ton of fun for those at the baby shower to get them talking. The idea behind the game is to have three ‘facts’ written down for all to see such as on a whiteboard. The catch is, two of the ‘facts’ are true and one is a fib!
For example:
Fact 1: John and Jane met while skiing in Colorado
Fact 2: The baby will be named after a famous singer that the couple loves
Fact 3: During the proposal, John accidentally dropped the ring
The guests can write their names under the ‘fact’ they think is a fib or submit their guess on a piece of paper. All those who guess correctly can be given a small prize… Or bragging rights for knowing the host so well! Keep it light and fun and get the guests chatting amongst themselves.
Plus, it doesn’t require much, just some paper and pens.
Girls’ Night In!
What could be easier than a night in the house rather than on the town? For this simple party, consider getting a projector to screen old movies while you treat your guests to some classic snacks like popcorn and candy.
From there you can provide a ‘self-care’ station complete with facial masks, lotions, etc. for your guests to enjoy while they relax and watch movies. Don’t forget the drinks! Assign each of your guests an ingredient to bring and create the ultimate girls’ night punch when they arrive.
Conversation Starter Game Idea #3: Hot Seat
This game is PERFECT for a girls’ night in to get the ladies talking! For Hot Seat, one person at the party will sit in the ‘Hot Seat’ for questions to be submitted to them anonymously.
Everyone will write down a burning question that they want to know about the person in the seat and put the questions in a bin. From there, the hot seat person can select a question from the bin and read it aloud to the group before they answer.
For example:
- Jane, if you could do it all over again would you still have gone to nursing school?
- What really happened between you and John?
- Tell the truth, how do you feel about your Mother-in-law?
These questions can be as deep or light as you want… But keeping the questions juicy gets the group laughing and the excitement going for the night!
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Bonus: Conversation Starter Idea (For Any Party)
When you’re hosting a party, especially one with guests of mixed ages and interests, it can be difficult to get conversations started. A great way to get the party talking is to provide interesting conversation starters at each place setting.
Now think about every type of party or event… What do they almost always guarantee to have? Drinks. With that be alcoholic drinks or non-alcohol. Refreshments are necessary at all events. So what better way to provide people with fun conversation starters than with cocktail napkins?
Convokins do exactly that and they’re the first-ever conversation starter cocktail napkins. They’re perfect for sparking fun, meaningful, and friendship-building conversations. These conversation starters are sure to have people chatting away and make everyone feel included. Plus, it takes the pressure off of having to think up something on the spot!
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These conversation starter games and party ideas are simple, fun, and sure to get the group chatting and laughing. Don’t stop here though! Get creative by tweaking the games to your group’s preferences and personalities at your next party.
No matter what you decide to do, the biggest takeaway from all of these ideas is that you can make your baby shower, girls’ night in, or any other type of party unique and special. Spend some time planning ahead, think outside the box, and most importantly… Have fun!
Good luck!
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