Ahhh f*cking sweet post Lemeuix66. This guy has all the bases covered but I'll stress a few more points.
Make sure people know where the bathroom is and have two available at all times. One just isn't gonna cut it.
Make sure your neighbors know in advance. Even people two or three houses down. They'll be much less likely to call the cops if you go up to them in person and tell them in a mature manner as possible that you're having a "get together" (don't say party, people freak at that word) on the certain day and that they shouldn't be alarmed if they see a crowd. Tell them to phone you if they have any complaints. They likely won't because most people, surprisingly, won't want to have 50+ drunk teens against them for breaking up a party. And even if they do it's better they tell you then phone the cops.
Have your backyard accessible too incase people need to get some fresh air, a break from the noise or go outside and puke. It's a lot less conspicuous then people running in and out the front.
Don't keep the drinks in the fridge. Refrigerate them before but then take them out. Maybe put them in a cooler. At the last party I went to, people destroyed the guys fridge looking for beer.
Don't blast your $2000 sound system. Why risk someone kicking in a speaker or spilling punch all over your amp? A boom-box type system should work perfectly as long as it's loud. When you get drunk you can't tell the difference in music quality. Have lots of different CD's on hand. People get tired of the same bullsh*t over and over.
Make sure there are lots of places for people to sit down and relax. Standing for 3 hours gets tedious. If you have white carpets... you're screwed. There will be lots of spilled drinks so bring in an old rug or invest in carpet cleaners the day after.
Munchies!!! It doesn't have to be fancy. Just get some chips and put em out in bowls.
Have some pop out so it can be put in mixed drinks, used as a chaser or for those non-drinkers
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Drixsa said it, Shut down the computer and turn off the TV. They'll just take away from the socializing and become the unnecessary centres of attention.
If the cops do come, follow these guidelines.
1. Make sure the main partying is NOT going on near the front door.
2. If you're underage or there are any underage people at the party, don't let there be alcohol open anywhere. You (the host) could get slapped with a hefty $200 fine for every minor at the residence.
3. Turn down the music!
4. Greet them politely and don't try to tell them there is no party going on. They are not idiots. I have been in some cases where the cops are *******s but for the most case, if you be respectful to them, they'll be respectful to you.
5. I believe (but don't hold me to it) that they do
not have a right to search your house unless they have a good reason to suspect there are crimes being committed. Drinking is not a crime.
6. If they tell you to settle it down, then for Christ's sake, settle it down. Turning the music down two notches is better than losing your party. They WILL return/pass by to check up.
A table for drinking games is also a must.
Spread the word 5 days or so in advance. There's nothing worse than putting in all the planning and only having 8 people show up do to short notice. You ever notice how the best parties are often the ones with the big crowds? Sorry but in this case 3 is not company.
GET AS MANY, IF NOT MORE, GIRLS TO SHOW UP. Sausage fests are just not cool
If you say the party starts at 8:00pm, there will be people showing up at 7:15 and others showing up at 11:00. This is just the way it happens.
Although it makes you look like a fabulous host, buying drinks for everyone sounds pricey as f*ck. Most people can get thier own. You're already doing your part to host it. In an emergency, a delivery service can pick you up some at short notice.
Being a teenager, I haven't been to many "keggers" but when people get a keg it certainly attracts attention.
Be prepared to give rides at the end of the night to stupid drunk people or else have a couple of taxis booked. Don't let anyone get behind the wheel drunk!
I've never hosted a party before but if I did, I would plan on having 2 maybe 3 drinks most. Do not get sh*tfaced at your own party. If you do that you lose control of yourself and your party. Would you let 50 rambunctious liquored up horny teens in your house alone?
I don't think I'm alone when I say: When you invite people to a well-advertised party, there are always more people showing up than anticipated. Word gets around. You can't help that. So I suggest you limit your partygoers to start. For example make a list of 50 people to start. The real idiots probably will stray away knowing they're not on the list and would be denied entrance. More people will show up and it's then up to you to let them in. Obviously you'd being the cool guy you are would, and they'd feel like they owe you one. Also it gives you an excuse if your house is full and you suspect more people are on the way. A bouncer sounds like an excellent idea but I don't know how you'd go about getting one?¿?
Get some good friends of yours who you know will be there to help you with the clean up the following morning. You don't want to be left high and dry with a whole house to clean and a hangover.
If you do decide to buy alcohol make sure people pay you in advance. Most people appreciate not having to go to the effort of buying it (especially if they're underage
). It's hard to turn someone down at the door if they "forgot to bring" the cash.
If your parents are out of town and you think you can pull it off without them knowing, well let's just say it's risky business. Odds are they WILL find out. Again be prepared. The term "get together" sounds so much less threatening than party".
Relaaaaax. Enjoy yourself. Talk to all the girls. It's an alpha male type of thing to do to host a party. Don't spend too much time with one particular girl either. Spread your attention over several and they'll value their time with you more.
Don't worry if it's a little slow at first. As more people show up and the alcohol sets in it will start to liven up. If not, spike the punch. Heavily.
It's your party so don't feel you are obliged to let in the kid who always gets pissed drunk and smashes windows. It's your ass or his. The majority of people will side with you.
If you can, drop your pets off at a friend's for the night. People often partake in doing mean sh*t to your pets when drunk. This includes your fish.
Have a place ready for someone really drunk to go lay down at. Hopefully one of their friends will look after sending them home from there.
Have a designated mudroom so people aren't fumbling around for their shoes.
Plastic cups, Ice and towels are good to have around. Put out boxes for empties. Build an empties pyramid
Take some pictures to remember the great time.
If some gets a little riled up just tell them coolly to settle down, you don't want the party to get broken up. Most people will respect this.
But most of all I wanna stress how important it is to lock up your valuables. Take every piece decoration that you or your parents value and lock it up in the garage or an out of the way bathroom. Some **** isn't replaceable and the stuff that is will really add up. This means anything that a partygoer such as yourself might jack when drunk and upset. Even stuff that people could knock over or break by accident. A guy I knew lost a PS2, digital camera, video camera, walkman, skateboard and gold chain when he left his bedroom unlocked. It's unfortunate but some people simply can't resist taking what is not theirs. At the same party I also plead guilty to stealing something. It was however just a box of eazy-mac that found it's way into my coat. I was drunk and hungry and thought I could eat it when I got home. Don't risk it, hide that sh*t!
This is some sh*t that I thought all you party hosters should know. Some of it's just common sense while other stuff is nice to be aware of if the situation is to arise. Good luck to anyone hosting a party. And remember as good as it tastes, Never Party with Bacardi! Haha Lemeuix66 I had a pretty nasty experience with Bacardi Limon just the other weekend! It tastes good but that sh*t makes rookies like me sick. But then again maybe it was not what I drank, but how much I drank. Hard liquor is the best but I think I'm turning into a "40 of malt liquor in a brown paper bag" type of guy
Ok well it's after 4:30am... might wanna hit the sack. I have a job interview tomorrow
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