The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Whatever party idea strikes your fancy, keep in mind these must- have party tips from Tutera to create the perfect at-home NYE party this year: Hosts should always have music playing in the background. "Oen, I've been to people's homes where everything looks great and everyone is having a great time, but the music is either too so, too loud or just doesn't exist," Tutera exclaims. Guests don't want to listen to just oldies, or just hip-hop, or any one type of music all night. e music should have a consistent flow that complements the mood and pace of the party. e music simply must elevate the energy of the group. To Tutera, there is absolutely nothing worse than when he enters a home to attend a party and he feels like the hosts have not changed anything. Party ambience should feel festive and special and it should appeal to the senses. Candles are a great way to add scent appeal, and good old fashioned helium balloons and streamers never fail to create a festive vibe. Just remember to space the balloons out and scatter them along the ceiling; balloons in bunches can signal a children's party. Because of the unique safety precautions hosts and guests will have to take, Tutera suggests a self-serve bar for this NYE. Pick three specialty cocktails and have them premade in pitchers with backups for each in the fridge. Set the cocktails out on the bar with festive signs displaying the cocktail name and ingredients list. Have guests self-pour their drinks so that each person handles only his/her glass, straw, ice, etc. Don't forget to have some hand sanitizer handy as well! With Tutera's creative ideas and tried-and-true party planning advice, this NYE at home might just be the best one yet. For more information on Tutera and his services, visit davidtutera.com Curate background music. Create a special ambience. Design a perfect bar. 1 2 3 V U E N J . C O M 32