Pop the corks! Whether with family, friends or work colleagues, we at Infowerk will give you the best ideas for a prosperous New Year's Eve or New Year's party. From unique activities to delicious food, you will find inspiring tips for a brilliant start to the New Year!
How to make your New Year's Eve party with family and friends or New Year's party with work colleagues a success
Pop the corks! The year draws to a close so quickly; of course, it must be celebrated in style. Still not sure how to organise the perfect New Year's Eve party? What could you consider if you're celebrating with family, friends or even work colleagues? At Infowerk, we give you ideas for a successful celebration, from unique activities to delicious food to welcome the New Year in style.
Look forward to inspiring tips that will make your New Year's party a brilliant start to the coming year!
The significance of the new year - more than just fireworks
The next big event follows just a few days after Christmas: New Year's Eve. Most people get together with their loved ones and celebrate the New Year. Extra holidays are booked, special decorations are chosen, and people dress up or even rent entire rooms for the celebration. The start of a new year has very different meanings for those present. On the one hand, it marks a symbolic new beginning, and a party offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past and set positive expectations for the future. It creates an optimistic atmosphere where guests can discuss their goals and resolutions for the coming year. New Year's parties unite people, be it family, friends or colleagues. At a time when many people lead hectic lives, it is an opportunity to spend time with loved ones and strengthen the community. Those who live far apart, especially, use a New Year's Eve party to fall into each other's arms again finally. The festive atmosphere accompanying a New Year's Eve party creates a unique atmosphere. Glittering decorations, fireworks, festive clothing and music help to create a positive and joyful environment that emphasises the spirit of the celebrations.
Why is the party still popular? Many people follow certain traditions or customs on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. These vary from country to country or even from family to family. Adhering to these traditions gives the New Year's Eve party a special meaning and creates a connection to cultural values. It is also a good way to say goodbye to the challenges and experiences of the past year.
New Year's Eve party with friends and family - this is how to get in the mood
There are countless ways to organise a New Year's Eve party. It all depends on what you fancy! Do you want it to be cosy and quiet or a real party? Are you a fan of themed parties, or can it just be a games evening? Will there be lots of children or will it be mainly adults? Before you plan your New Year's Eve party, it's a good idea to know who and how many will be coming and whether you'll celebrate at your home or in a special location. Restaurants or event spaces, in particular, are often booked out quickly, so it pays to be quick! Here, we want to give you some ideas for different New Year's Eve parties. Of course, it's entirely up to you which one you choose.
Let's get glam: Glamorous New Year's Eve parties
A glamorous New Year's Eve party can be an unforgettable experience for all guests, including the children. Choose silver, gold, and black as the basic colour palette and use glittering tablecloths, sparkling table decorations, or candlesticks to create a luxurious atmosphere.
Regardless of whether you are celebrating at home or have hired a room, there should, of course, be plenty of food and drinks. You can offer small snacks in mini portions such as salmon crostini or mini quiches as a starter. Cheese and fruit skewers, ham and egg raclette and salads are also suitable as starters. We recommend a buffet with a range of dishes with and without meat for the main course. A meat and vegetarian fondue, Greek skewers, sheep's cheese rolls, pasta, and pizza are also possible. You can also find out what your guests like to eat here. You can also let off steam for dessert, from fine chocolate mousse to ice cream, yoghurt variations, mascarpone and tiramisu - fulfil your dessert dreams.
There are countless options when it comes to drinks. A basic stock of beer and wine, soft drinks, and sparkling wine should be available. A champagne pyramid can create a spectacular eye-catcher. Alternatively, glamorous cocktails with edible gold dust or drinks with fruit can also be served.
If there are children at your glamorous New Year's Eve party, they should, of course, not be forgotten. Offer child-friendly snacks such as mini pizzas, fruit skewers and popcorn. You can also buy non-alcoholic champagne. This allows the little ones to join in the toast at midnight. You can also make it yourself with sparkling water and fruit juice. For entertainment, you can set up a craft station where the children can create their own party hats, masks or glitter pictures. It may also be possible to offer face painting. Confetti and streamers will also make them very happy. Surprise the children just before midnight with a special midnight snack, such as mini burgers, hot dogs or sweet treats! Sparklers, if they are old enough, can also be handed out.
The right entertainment is also essential for your New Year's Eve party. Organising a DJ or a live band to liven up the dance floor for adults while the children have fun dancing is possible. An alternative and, above all, cheaper option is a music system. Make sure that it makes a decent sound. Create playlists in advance that can be played throughout the evening. Here, it is also possible to make a quieter selection, especially for the evening meal, and then, of course, it can be more upbeat for dancing.
Those present can also dress up at a glamorous New Year's Eve party, emphasising the festive charm of the event once again.
The cosy New Year's Eve party with games and snacks
A cosy party is probably just the thing for lovers of quiet and relaxed New Year's Eve. Create an appropriate environment with warm colours, soft blankets, and cosy seating, and use candles and fairy lights for cosy lighting. You can encourage your guests to choose comfortable but smart clothes. Think knitted jumpers, jeans, and perhaps slippers for ultimate comfort. Alternatively, you can turn it straight into a pyjama party. Then comfort is immediately taken care of.
A fondue evening is the best thing for dinner. Prepare a fondue corner with various sauces, bread, vegetables and meat. You can also serve different soups with toppings and fresh bread. These will warm the stomach and make it cosier. Alternatively, you can also make pizza together! Get enough dough and ingredients, let your guests top their slices and pop them in the oven. The only thing that requires a little effort here is the preparation if you want to cut up vegetables and other ingredients. As always, drinks are a must. To create a cosy atmosphere, we recommend a hot drinks bar, which offers a selection of hot drinks such as mulled wine, hot chocolate, and various teas. "With a shot" such as gin, vodka, or amaretto is also possible. You can also create a special New Year's Eve cocktail for the adults in the group.
You should also provide a few games for cosy and quiet New Year's Eve parties. Play board games, card games or parlour games such as Activities to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Alternatively, you can also create your own New Year's Eve bingo. Create bingo cards with New Year's Eve words and have guests mark them off as they see or hear them throughout the evening. Karaoke is another way to get together. Organise a karaoke corner for those who want to show off their singing talents or perform their favourite hits together.
If couples with children are present, the little ones should not miss out either. Set up a cosy corner for them with cushions and blankets where they can watch children's films or books, draw pictures or do arts and crafts. Speaking of crafts: Organise a craft station right away! You'll make yourself popular if you build them a little cave or tent out of blankets. The children can retreat into it and play together. They'll also be happy to receive champagne and a surprise snack at midnight.
If you have a garden or can go outside at midnight, you can gather your guests around a small fire bowl for a communal countdown. Set off fireworks together, but make sure there is no fire risk. You can also have everyone present write little notes with their wishes for the coming year and collect them in a standard box. Keep these, and read out your wishes together if there is another joint celebration the following year. A cosy New Year's Eve party offers the perfect opportunity to end the year in a relaxed atmosphere with family and friends.
New Year's party with work colleagues
Only in rare cases do people celebrate New Year's Eve at work. However, there are still parties with colleagues in January to start the new year, set common goals or review the past year. You can choose different themes or locations for these New Year's parties. As always, it depends on how your company is characterised, whether you prefer to sit together in a relaxed atmosphere or whether it is also possible to spend money, book a room, cater and play music and then turn it into a luxurious event. We'll give you the right ideas for both options!
Into the new year in luxury: the exclusive New Year's party with colleagues
Firstly, the number of attendees should be clear. For a luxurious party, you can hire an exclusive event location such as a stylish rooftop bar, a trendy lounge restaurant, or an elegant hall. Ensure the location offers enough space for dancing, networking, and entertainment. It is also possible to book a banquet hall in a luxury hotel. Some hotels provide comprehensive event services, including catering and professional staff.
We recommend various options for the background music. Hire a first-class live band, for example, which offers a varied selection of music and adds style and elegance to the evening. Alternatively, you can also hire a DJ who works for exclusive events. They can customise the musical ambience and ensure the dance floor is lively throughout the evening. For a touch of sophistication, consider a classical music group, such as a string quartet or jazz band.
Of course, providing good food is also very important. Hire a gourmet catering company that offers an exquisite selection of food and drinks. Live cooking stations and high-quality wines can enhance the gastronomic experience. Also, set up a fine sparkling wine or champagne bar where colleagues can enjoy a selection of exquisite varieties. An experienced sommelier can also guide guests through a tasting. You could also ensure a menu with international delicacies that covers a wide range of culinary delights. Also, make sure vegetarian and vegan options cater to different tastes.
For your New Year's party with colleagues in a luxurious style, you should also invest in high-quality decorative elements such as floral arrangements and stylish lighting to create an elegant atmosphere. Hire professional staff to provide excellent service to guests. This includes experienced servers and bartenders. To remember this evening for a long time to come, you can also hire a professional photographer to capture the glamorous moments of the event. A photo booth with high-quality equipment can also provide fun for the guests.
This type of event requires extensive preparation. It is, therefore, best to work with experienced event planners to ensure that all the details are taken into account and that your luxury New Year's party is an unforgettable experience.
New Year's party with work colleagues in a smaller but still high-quality style
It is best to create a cosy yet festive atmosphere for a minor New Year's party at the company, focusing on team spirit and intimacy. Use the lounge, cafeteria, kitchen, or shared room for a relaxed celebration if your office space allows. Decorate the room with festive elements such as garlands, fairy lights and attractive table decorations. If the staff like it, they can help decorate the room themselves. As a dress code, we recommend "casual elegance", which allows employees to dress festively but comfortably simultaneously. A catering service can then provide a festive buffet with snacks and finger food. In addition to a selection of alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, cocktails, sparkling wine and possibly mulled wine, make sure there is also a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The catering should also offer vegetarian and/or vegan alternatives.
You should also have the right music to provide the right entertainment. You don't have to resort to an expensive and professional music system here, instead ask the staff if anyone has high-quality speakers, sound boxes or similar. Also, provide board games or games such as bingo for the evening to create a relaxed atmosphere. This can bring the team closer together and create a good atmosphere. A short review of the highlights and successes of the past year will also go down well. In addition to completed projects, you can address team events or trade fair visits to build a more personal connection. A review of the year creates a positive atmosphere and shows the joint achievements. It would also be a nice gesture if each employee wrote a personalised thank you card for a colleague, which you can exchange during the celebration. Small gifts or tokens of appreciation can also be distributed to all employees for their hard work over the past year. In any case, use the smaller celebration in the company to strengthen existing relationships and motivate the team for the challenges ahead!
Design and send invitation cards for the New Year's party with Infowerk
It's entirely up to you how you want to organise your New Year's Eve or New Year's party. We can recommend our New Year's invitation cards to increase the anticipation. You have the chance to design them yourself according to your preferences. You can also send digital New Year's invitations! Depending on how elaborate you want to make your celebration, Infowerk allows you to design name tags, bottle labels or even stickers. If you have any questions, get in touch with us!