You should start keeping a guest list before you start working on the invitation.  Be sure you include any friends, family, and coworkers that you would like to invite into your new home.  Limit the guest list to the number of guests appropriate for the amount of space you have available.  If you have a small space, consider hosting 2-3 smaller parties rather than one big one. Remember that more people lead to a more expensive party; if your budget is tight, try limiting the guest list. It is good to have people to your home soon after you move in, but not too soon.  You should have time to unpack, decorate, and clean most of the house. Planning a party 2-3 weeks after you move in can give you enough time to prepare and unpack, but will give you an added incentive to get yourself settled. Invitations should be sent at least 2 weeks ahead of time for most parties.  Shorter notice can be given if the party is more casual/informal.  Use social media or an electronic invitation service if you want to send electronic invites and cut down on party-related expenses.  For a more formal gathering, consider sending paper invitations. Be sure to include the date, start time, and end time on your invitation. Request an RSVP so that you can plan for food and drinks appropriately. Most house-warming parties feature finger foods that people can munch on as they are mingling, seeing your new house, and drinking.  Consider the time of your party when planning for food.  If your party takes place at a common mealtime, guests may expect to be fed.  For example, a party that takes place from 4-9 should probably provide a full meal for dinner. Consider what types of food the people attending would enjoy eating: for example, if one is a vegetarian, don't prepare a meat-heavy selection. Be realistic about how much time you will have to prepare food.  If you won’t have much prep time or if you have a limited budget, try keeping your food options simpler.  A few easy party foods are: fresh fruits and vegetables with dips, cheese and cracker trays, chips or breads with savory dips, rolled deli meats, meats wrapped around other items such as vegetables or fruits, sandwich trays, and meatballs. If you provide a hot meal for your guests, consider preparing in and serving from a slow cooker, so you do not have to do much cooking after your guests have arrived. Be sure you have adequate plates, bowls, serving utensils, and eating utensils prior to your guests’ arrival. You can take some of the pressure off of your party planning by hiring a professional to cook the food for you.  Just be sure you know how to serve the food properly and make arrangements to pick up the food or have it delivered on the day of your party. Check your guest list and decide what kinds of drinks to provide based on the preferences of your guests.  If you plan to serve alcohol, be sure to also have a few nonalcoholic options available.  If serving alcohol, provide a variety of options, such as both red and white wine and two or three kinds of beer. Consider making a specialty punch for the occasion.  Many guests like trying new things, and a homemade punch (with or without alcohol) is often popular at parties. Be sure to have clean water available for guests, either in a filtered pitcher or in water bottles.
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