Stock-The-Bar Party

Moving into a new home conjures up a whole lot of new expenses, especially if the house is bigger than your last one. Invite guests over for a stock-the-bar party for a quick way to get your home bar up to snuff without breaking your bank. Or, try the same idea with different events like a coed bridal shower; same ideas, works for all types of events!

Things You’ll Need:

Party Favors

Guest List

Invitations

Plan a Stock the Bar Housewarming Party

Step 1

Decide if you want a theme for your party. Stock-the-bar is a theme in itself, but you might want to give your event a twist. Choose something that will be fun for you and your guests.

Step 2

Plan to have the party at a time that shows off your house best. If you have a great backyard, have a daytime stock the bar party. To show off your amazing living room, consider an upscale nighttime party.

Step 3

Create a guest list. Make sure you invite plenty of people so you can get enough gifts to fill your bar.

Step 4

Send invitations that explicitly say that this is a stock-the-bar party. You don't want to be coy or people won't know to bring gifts.

Step 5

Make a list of supplies you need for the party, so you don't forget anything. Include enough wine and liquor for the night, so you don't have to break open any new (or expensive) bottles if you don't want to. Remember to buy mixers for cocktails.

Plan a Stock-the-Bar Bridal Shower

Step 1

Consider having a mixed shower with both men and women. This is becoming more fashionable, plus it allows for a great stock the bar party. Like any cocktail party, the host and hostess should hold the party in their home during the evening.

Step 2

Let guests know where the couple is registered so they can bring bar ware and accessories along with bottles of wine or liquor.

Step 3

Make sure the theme suits the couple. If they are wine lovers, plan a wine oriented stock-the-bar party. Purchase several wines to showcase during the event and provide great cheese and chocolates as accompaniment.

Step 4

Decide if you want to include traditional bridal shower games at the stock-the-=bar party. You may want to forgo these for activities that better suit the theme.

Step 5

Have custom party favors created with the couple's name and wedding date. To save money on screen printing, you can always create labels yourself to add to gifts.

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