Do you love the spooky season? And hosting parties? Then celebrate this ghoulish time of year by hosting an adults-only Halloween cocktail party. Here are tips for sophisticated witchy decor and entertaining ideas to make your party howl.
Witches Welcome
Have guests wear all black and give each guest a witch’s hat to don for the evening. Bonus points if you make some fun DIY broomsticks ahead of time. Google it and see how easy they are to make. Order these oracle cards and create a table for card reading.
Dark and Stormy Decor
Set the table for a moody, spooky vibe. Pick up a simple disposable black tablecloth at a party or discount store and set your table with whatever candles you have at home— such as candlesticks with tall tapers or several low votive candles. Even DIY luminary candles made with black paper bags and battery-powered candles will give that subtle glow. Layer other decorations like pumpkins, branches, and decorative skulls on your table. Fill this fun skull vase with dried red roses.
Bewitching Beverages
There are dozens of ways to brew up a batch of bewitching beverages. Batch cocktails in deep ruby reds are the ticket. Think concoctions that include pomegranate, blood orange, or raspberry liqueur. How about large batch of blackberry sangria served in a beautiful punch bowl? You can even call it a cauldron. These cocktail napkins will give your table witchy sophistication.
Beguiling Boards
Instead of the typical Halloween-themed appetizers that make kids giggle and scream (like grape eyeballs), build an appetizer board to show off rich, deep color and gorgeous foods. Include simple bites like creamy cheeses, sliced figs, almonds, olives, and a variety of salami. Include small roast beef sandwiches with horseradish made on dark rye or pretzel bread. Don’t forget the dark chocolate!
Mystic Music
Give your party haunting ambience with the right tunes. There are many premade playlists to choose from on streaming platforms. Here are a few songs to get the ideas flowing.
“Witchy Woman” | The Eagles
“Black Magic Woman” | Santana
“I Put a Spell on You” | Annie Lenox
“Gypsy” | Stevie Nicks
“Dog Days are Over” | Florence and the Machine
