Updated September 2023.
Good morning & Happy Halloween lovely dreamers! And welcome to another fantastic, brilliant and crazy Halloween infused article here on the DoB blog. Are you ready for this one?
Everybody has a favourite celebration, that’s for sure.
You might be into them all, but let’s face it, one of them is always at the top of the list. Well, for two crazies like us, there’s only one (in the real world at least) and that is without a doubt, Halloween. That is exactly why today we’re showing you the steps that will guarantee you the number one spot on your friend’s lists for the Pinterest worthy Halloween Adult only party of the decade! Oh, yea!
You want to know what the best part is? you can customize these tips to your convenience, so you can try some of them even if you live in a small flat, or all of them if you have a big house, or manage/own/know someone with a bar or pub (and that let you go nuts for one night).
Personal Experience: we’ve done this in our own bar on opening night, and when we lived in Spain in a friend’s bar and they were a HUGE success! This year, with all the Covid madness, we might switch it up and party at our house with just a couple of couples instead, but the fun is still guaranteed.
First things first: what do you need?
– themed party food – yum yum yum! ( besides the mandatory mountain of Halloween candy)
– special Halloween cocktails
– spooky and fun decorations (indoor and out)
– a great Halloween party playlist
– imagination
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Before we get into this, make sure that you keep an open mind, and think about your needs and budget. We don’t want to overwhelm you, we just want to guide you to be able to have the greatest time ever – even while preparing for the Halloween party.
But enough with the chit-chatting! Let’s get to it!
How to throw the Pinterest Worthy Adult Halloween Party of the year
Throwing a party, especially an adult-only party is not an easy task, but if you know what you’re doing or have the right guidance, and with a little help from your friends ( am I the only one singing this now?), you’ll see that anything is possible.
Adult Halloween Party Essentials
1. Themed party food
This is pretty simple. Before you drink, you need to eat something, but not something too complicated, and not just the mandatory 10 pounds of Halloween candy. Think of finger foods with a Halloween twist, like these ones that are yummy and scary at the same time:
HALLOWEEN JALAPEÑO POPPER MUMMIES, by Frugal Coupon Living
Source: Frugal Coupon Living
Creepy Pizza Hands, from Kitchen@Hoskins
Source: Kitchen@Hoskins
HALLOWEEN WICKED WITCH FINGER COOKIES, by Little Sunny Kitchen
Source: Little Sunny Kitchen
HALLOWEEN PRETZELS THREE WAYS, from Butter with a side of bread
Source: Butter with a side of bread
Jack-o’-Lantern Sandwich Bites, by Woman’s Day
Source: Woman’s Day
2. Halloween Cocktails
These can be in any shape, colour, and form you wish, but they need to be delicious! Here are some fun ideas to try:
Jello Shot Brains For Halloween, by Tablespoon.com
Source: Tablespoon.com
BLACK AS YOUR SOUL: HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL, from Simply Made Recipes
Source: Simply Made Recipes
Halloween Themed Shooters, by Celebration Generation
Source: Celebration Generation
Dracula’s Blood, by Muy Bueno Cook Book
Source: Muy Bueno Cook Book
3. Spooky and fun Decorations
These need to be cheap, fairly easy to DIY (and to take down after the party is over). We’ve listed some of the nicest (and super easy to make) out there, and of course, we threw in something geeky – did you think we would forget?
Make Black Cat O’Lanterns, from Sunset
Source: Sunset
How To Make A Dementor, by Cute DIY Projects
Source: Cute DIY Projects
Spooky Crystal Ball Halloween Candlesticks, from Flamingo Toes
Source: Flamingo Toes
Eyeball Orb Halloween Wreath, by The Navage Patch
Source: The Navage Patch
HARRY POTTER FLOATING CANDLES, from The Sits Girls
Source: The Sits Girls
4. A great Halloween party playlist
Now, this is a totally subjective choice, but we think that there are a few must-haves in your playlist, call them “Halloween Classics” if you will.
The Nightmare Before Christmas – This is HalloweenBeetlejuice – Day-o (Banana Boat Song)Original Ghostbusters Theme Song
AC DC Hells Bells
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
Carlos Santana – Black Magic Woman
Godsmack – Voodoo
The Addams Groove – MC Hammer
Annie Lennox – I Put A Spell On You
Aaaaand that’s all for today, lovely dreamers! We hope you like our tips and tricks for throwing a Pinterest worthy Adult Halloween Party, and if you did, don’t forget to share it, pin it, tweet it! We wish you a happy haunted Halloween!