What do you think about this idea?

Jess.O · July 2010

We recently bought and moved into our first house. We want to do some sort of housewarming party so we can have our friends and family see it. The thing is, next month I'm throwing a big birthday party for DH so I don't want to do a "party" party. I think that would be too much too close together, KWIM? So I was thinking of doing some sort of either Housewarming Happy Hour or Housewarming Brunch. That way people could come and go or stay and visit if they want.

Do you guys think either of those are good ideas? Which would you like more? Also, if these are dumb please tell me you think so. Thanks

SareBear30 · July 2010

We combined out birthday and housewarming, but we also have birthdays in a row and it was the 30th. So that way it was one huge party (nightmare).

I like your idea better than what we did! Housewarming Open House Brunch is a good idea and less stressful (IMO).

ThisGirlInAustin · July 2010

I think either a brunch or a happy hour is a great idea. I'm leaning toward the Happy Hour idea, but I have no idea why.

HopeFleeting · July 2010

I like the idea of a weekend brunch, because people who have plans for the evening won't have to cancel or reschedule...and it makes it easier to bring kids along if you're not drinking (which is implied with a "happy hour" in my mind)...

But, I do really like both ideas Hope you have fun with both parties!

MnMShaw · July 2010

I like your happy hour idea. That is basically what we just did, last weekend. We sent out invitations for it to start at 4pm and just put out appetizer like food. People came and went all night at their own discretion. People would come in, we would show them all around the house, talk with them a few minutes, then direct them to the food, and move on to the next guess. It worked out great and it seemed like everyone had a great time.

flymansWife · July 2010

i'd go the brunch route personally -- cheaper than buying booze for a happy hour and a happy hour is likely to turn into a party... especially if booze is involved Smile

Chicklit · July 2010

flymansWife:
i'd go the brunch route personally -- cheaper than buying booze for a happy hour and a happy hour is likely to turn into a party... especially if booze is involved

This and I love cooking brunch foods, so I'd choose it. For drinks, you can keep it limited to mimosas and bloody marys which are both really easy to make.

bevinmarie · July 2010

I think the brunch idea is great! I wish we would have done that instead of having a real party. Too stressful.

Jess.O · July 2010

flymansWife:
i'd go the brunch route personally -- cheaper than buying booze for a happy hour and a happy hour is likely to turn into a party... especially if booze is involved

Good point! I'm not sure why I didn't think of that...

Thanks for the input everyone!

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