We are always saying "make every day an excuse to party", and trust me, we really do try to live by this! Unfortunately though, we do realize that sometimes entertaining at your home may be challenging. In the midst of a major kitchen renovation, this is definitely one of those times for me! All of the dust, clutter, and being cooped up leads to a major case of daydreaming. I've been thinking a lot about alternative party spaces that lend themselves to a variety of occasions, different seasons, varying price points, and the ability to transform the space to make it personal.
If you're considering hosting a party, but you're thinking of some place other than home, let us provide you some inspiration:
If you're considering hosting a party, but you're thinking of some place other than home, let us provide you some inspiration:
Picnic Areas at Local Parks
Let a local park picnic area be your backyard for the day! Maybe you have a competitive group of friends and would like the opportunity for a casual softball game or a game of H.O.R.S.E. to show off your basketball skills. We will arrange the catering and outdoorsy decorations so you and your guests can just focus on keeping score.
The Monmouth County Park System has some great options. And we'd love to help you find the one that would work best for your party! For more information about the available spaces, click here.
The Monmouth County Park System has some great options. And we'd love to help you find the one that would work best for your party! For more information about the available spaces, click here.
Sporting Events
...why not a completely unexpected location for the sports fan in your life? Football fans...how about an awesome tailgate party before the big game? Even if your team doesn't win, you still walk away having had a great time. Basketball fans...maybe it's a splurge-worthy event and you get box seats for your closest friends and party all game long. Horse racing fans...spend a day with your own private picnic area or party space at Monmouth Park.
Whatever your sport of choice, we are here to manage all of the details for you. We can guarantee your party will be a home run (or slam dunk, or hole-in-one, or... you get the picture)!
Whatever your sport of choice, we are here to manage all of the details for you. We can guarantee your party will be a home run (or slam dunk, or hole-in-one, or... you get the picture)!
Rental Halls/Local Firehouse
This option is basically the equivalent to a house party, just not in your own house. A rental hall will provide a blank slate to bring any theme to life, while in a large, yet contained, space. Depending on the location, you can either bring in your own caterer or use their "house" caterer. They often have full bars and staff to assist you. Why not know that everything is taken care of and sit back and have a cocktail before your first guests arrive?!
So much to choose from in this category! Give us a shout, and we will find you a rental hall that fits your needs best.
So much to choose from in this category! Give us a shout, and we will find you a rental hall that fits your needs best.
Restaurants
So you may be thinking, "no brainer, of course I can make a reservation at a restaurant for a birthday party." And while that's always an option, we're suggesting taking full advantage of what all of the amazing local restaurants have to offer. Many have private rooms that will still allow you to host a special event that is separate from the regular restaurant crowds. Regardless of whether your party is large or small, your guest of honor is a proclaimed foodie or is just in love with a special restaurant, why not honor that passion with a party at a restaurant that will leave them full of amazing food and even more wonderful memories?
We can help elevate a standard birthday dinner and make it a party to remember!
We can help elevate a standard birthday dinner and make it a party to remember!
The Beach
This category may be last in today's list, but it just may be my absolute favorite! As an admitted beach bum, I would stay on the beach from sunrise to sunset all summer long (if I could). One way to squeeze in a little extra beach time and have a casual party, would be to do a potluck dinner at the beach. Who needs decorations when your back drop is filled with ocean views and beautiful boats along with a soundtrack of crashing waves and seagulls?!
A fun menu theme and a little planning to make sure all of your friends have something fun to prepare (or pick up!), is all you really need! A little coordination assistance from The Boastful Host, and you won't have to give up any of your time in the sun!
These are just some of our ideas to get you thinking. If you have other ideas that you'd like to try out, but don't know where to start, let us take on the challenge.
Please let us know what you think of of these ideas in the comments...your opinion is what matters most!
XOXO
Adrienne
A fun menu theme and a little planning to make sure all of your friends have something fun to prepare (or pick up!), is all you really need! A little coordination assistance from The Boastful Host, and you won't have to give up any of your time in the sun!
These are just some of our ideas to get you thinking. If you have other ideas that you'd like to try out, but don't know where to start, let us take on the challenge.
Please let us know what you think of of these ideas in the comments...your opinion is what matters most!
XOXO
Adrienne
