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Throwing the Perfect March Madness Party at Your Office

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Whether or not you’re a big sports buff, it’s easy to see why even the most casual of basketball followers get excited about March Madness. From the tournament setup to the ease of filling out a bracket, throwing a March Madness party is a great way to boost office morale and get your colleagues participating in a company-wide activity.

While that sounds great in theory, it’s no secret that throwing an office party comes with its own unique set of stresses, challenges, and special considerations. If you’re ready to liven up your workplace this spring, here’s how to throw a March Madness party that all of your coworkers will enjoy.

Filling out your brackets

March Madness wouldn’t be nearly as fun if nobody filled out a bracket. After all, it’s a relatively stress-free way to boost office engagement without asking too much of employees. Even if you’re not a dedicated sports fan, it’s simple enough to fill in random team names throughout a bracket. Chances are, you’ll still get a few of your selections right and even if you don’t, there’s likely to be no hurt feelings. If you’re unsure whether or not your office would participate, you could always pick out a prize for the top winners or set up a company pool.

If you decide to go the route of a pool, make sure that it’s completely optional. Nobody wants to feel obligated to contribute any of their pocket change. Also, it’s a great idea to make sure that your company is willing to pitch in a bit to sweeten the pot. It shows that you’re willing to reward employees for participating, even if the final pool total isn’t an extravagant number. Naturally, announce the winners during your party so everyone gets a chance to celebrate! And while you might not need a confetti cannon, who says it wouldn’t be a blast to fire after you read out who won?

Going the gift route? There are plenty of options for a final prize that don’t require your company to spend hundreds of dollars. From gift cards to local eateries to sillier gifts like light up golf balls, basketballs, and other sporting goods, you shouldn’t feel like your ultimate prize package needs to be something as luxurious as a fancy vacation to the Bahamas. Sometimes, it’s the smaller, goofier gifts that really leave a lasting impression on your employees and bring a smile to their faces. As long as you’re choosing prizes that you think the winners will truly enjoy, you’re doing the right thing.

Decor and party favors

If you’re looking to really liven the atmosphere of the office, you’ll want to think about decor early on. Even something as simple as plastic basketball banners tacked up throughout the office is an inexpensive way to get people in the March Madness spirit. Don’t feel as though you need to go all out and cover everyone’s desks in basketball paraphernalia, but also don’t let it look like you didn’t put in any effort. Employees will certainly notice and it won’t put anyone in much of a celebratory mood.

It’s also important to consider party favors and activities for the attendees. Especially if you’re throwing your party after traditional office hours, it’s a good idea to reward employees for choosing to spend extra time in their workplace. Again, you don’t need to go overboard to help everyone have fun. Consider setting up a small photo background and purchasing light up eyeglasses and some goofy hats so people can capture the perfect social media memories during the party. Encourage people to tag the business and use a March Madness hashtag to really spread the joy to all of their followers.

Set up a stream

While livestreaming every single game of the March Madness tournament would take a crazy amount of coordination and advance planning, streaming important games (or even simply the championship game) will help remind everyone what you’re celebrating and might even get your less athletically inclined employees invested in basketball. If you have a way to cast the stream onto a TV, that’s great, but even turning on a radio station to hear commentary is effective as well.

If you don’t have a streaming setup at the ready, encourage a couple employees to broadcast the game through their work computers during the party. Keep in mind that if you’re setting up a party playlist, you’ll need to adjust the volume so you’re not drowning out the action. Having activities on hand for commercial breaks and in-game pauses is another way to keep the party lively, though you might find that a livestream is all that your employees require to stay invested throughout the event.

The party experts

If you’re thinking of throwing a March Madness party for your office and you’re a little overwhelmed during the planning stages, reach out to the party experts at Premier Glow to see what decorations and party favors will make your office event a major hit amongst your staff. Whether you’re looking for something as simple as glow sticks or as extravagant as a confetti cannon, there’s a way to turn any party from drab to exciting in a snap.

Party planning should be exciting, not stressful, so don’t let the finer details get in the way of your office having an amazing time during March Madness.


Bring Your Next Party Outside with Night Golf

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If you’re trying to think of a unique way to get your next party started, thrill your friends, family, or co-workers with an evening of night golf in your backyard. Nothing turns strangers into friends and gets everyone having a great time like a little friendly competition, but put that Pictionary box down and prepare your backyard for a night golf transformation.

You can set up a night golf course in your backyard any time of year, in snow, rain, or ideal weather. There are products ranging from mini-golf putting kits for small backyards to full tournament packages for major events. Because you can fully customize your experience, you’re bound to find products and a layout that matches your style, budget, and the size of event you’re planning.

Themes and Events

Here are just a few perfect opportunities to break out your Premier Glow equipment, make new friends or catch up with old ones, get your family members out in the fresh air, and build fun-filled memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Birthday Parties: Why throw a mid-afternoon birthday party for the kids when you can kick it up a notch and make the event fun for the whole family? Night golf can be the perfect event for a co-worker’s birthday party, as well, especially if your office is already full of golf enthusiasts.
  • Graduation Parties: Not only can you serve up a safe evening of fun entertainment, but you could also host one charity round of golf to raise a little cash for your proud graduate’s new future. Just make sure to include this information in your invitations, so that everyone can come prepared for some family-friendly competition.
  • Holiday Fun: Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, New Year’s Eve, or Fourth of July, you can turn holidays typically spent indoors at a home, restaurant, or a bar into an excuse to have a rollicking backyard get-together, no matter what the weather.
  • Local Fundraisers: Get your neighbors, church, co-workers, or extended family together to have a great time while supporting a worthy cause. Raise money or awareness to help your local homeless shelter, to support a cancer foundation, to raise money for a school team or upcoming event, or your local fire department.

Party Checklist

To make sure your party goes off without a hitch, here are some essentials to have on hand. If you’ll be having an especially big party, don’t forget to delegate so you can get in on the fun, as well.

  • External Lighting: For the parts of your yard where people will congregate, you can dig out your Christmas lights, deploy some inexpensive electric tealights, or even rearrange your solar walkway lights to make sure commonly-travelled areas will have plenty of light near the ground surface and by potential obstacles like stairs or decks. If you cannot adequately light areas with uneven footing or that represent trip hazards, don’t be afraid to use caution tape to keep your guests on solid ground.

You can even buy colored outdoor LED bulbs from most home improvement stores to spice up your garage or walkway fixtures and add to the ambiance. Peel-and-stick lights can come in handy in various places, as well, as can battery-operated string-lights or battery-powered candles.

  • Food and Beverages: Always make sure to provide plenty of bottled water and outdoor recycling cans or receptacles so your guests can stay well-hydrated while racking up points. Enlist some of your guests to bring snacks or desserts, or to help with picking up your pizza order or catering.

    A hot chocolate bar is a perfect way to keep your guests comfortable if it becomes cold or drizzly, and you can be prepared to adjust your menu with things like soups or comfort food if the weather throws you curveballs. If you’ll be hosting a potluck during the event, make sure to have a few extension cords handy for people to plug in crockpots or other appliances like a blender for frozen beverages or a cotton candy machine.

The Little Things Count

You can pick up a bunch of individual-use items at a local dollar store, such as small bug-spray cans, party favors, handheld fans for hot nights, and theme-related decorations. Have a few small throw-blankets handy in case any of your less-active guests get chilly, or be ready to lend out a few sweaters or fleeces.

Ask friends or family members if you can borrow their outdoor collapsing fabric chairs, folding chairs, or lightweight patio furniture if you won’t have enough seating or get quotes from a party rental business for a more professional look. Mood music appropriate to the crowd is always a great idea if you won’t run afoul of your neighbors—sometimes the best way to keep them from complaining is to invite them, as well.

Plan Logistics in Advance

Avoid stress for you and your guests by planning parking arrangements in advance, especially if space is limited. Also, make sure designated drivers are established ahead of time if alcohol will be involved. Provide a small incentive for people to volunteer for cleanup duty before the party starts, and make sure you have plenty of supplies like trash bags and paper towels on hand.

Make your next party the talk of the town with a night golfing kit from Premier Glow. You and your guests will have so much fun, you’ll be planning the next party before the first one is finished.

Tips for Throwing an Awesome Bachelor Party

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Besides going to tuxedo fittings, working on your reception speech, and being an all-around wingman leading up the wedding, one of the most important things you’ll do as a best man is plan and throw a bachelor party for the groom-to-be. Bachelor parties have been epitomized in mainstream media as ragers full of lewd entertainment and questionable decisions. While that may be fitting for some bachelors, it isn’t always the case.

A bachelor party can be as small or large as you (and most importantly, your groom) wants it to be. Follow the tips below to make sure that your bachelor party is one of the most unforgettable nights in your groom’s life.

Get organized

Being tasked with planning a party can be daunting, and just because you’ve been designated the groom’s official wingman doesn’t mean you can get away with winging the party. Even though a bachelor party is meant to be fun, without proper planning, the party can quickly turn into chaos—and not the fun kind. Start by making a list of the people you and the groom definitely want to invite. Most bachelor parties are planned for groups from four to 12 people, although more may be fitting depending on the groom.

After you’ve come up with the appropriate list of invitees, reach out to them to see what their availability is like leading up to the wedding. If they’re all invited to the wedding and are already planning on traveling, you may want to look at the days leading up to the wedding for the perfect night. However, if everyone is local, you can think about throwing the bachelor party weeks or even a month or two ahead of the wedding. Make sure that you’ve invited the right people, though. You wouldn’t want your party to turn into the next #AngelosBachelorParty!

Think about the groom

The most important advice to follow when planning a bachelor party is to think about the groom. You may think going to a nightclub is the perfect way to honor the groom, but if you know he doesn’t enjoy that kind of scene, you’re in for a miserable time. Some grooms will be happy with an evening in with friends, board games, and drinks, while other, more extroverted types will appreciate an elaborately planned night on the town. If you plan on drinking at the party, it’s best to avoid activities like go-karts, shooting ranges, and boating, since alcohol can quickly make these recreations dangerous.

After you’ve picked the activity or activities, come up with a way to upgrade the activity and personalize it for the night. For example, if they’re a fan of golfing or sports, consider picking up some glow-in-the-dark golf balls and hitting a driving range in the evening. If you consider the groom’s tastes, hobbies, and frequented locations when you plan their special night, you’ll be sure to hit a home run.

Make a budget

It’s important that you consider a budget when planning your party. Some best men opt to pay for everything, while others ask party goers to chip in so that the groom doesn’t have to pay their own way. In making your budget, make sure that you account for the following common parts of a bachelor party:

  • Food for the entire party
  • Drinks and alcohol
  • Any fees associated with the activities you’ve chosen
  • Party favors or special clothing
  • Accommodations for out-of-town guests
  • Money for transportation

Even if you’re planning on having a night-in at someone’s house instead of heading out, consider spending some money on party accessories like LED shot glasses or other drink accessories to take your party to the next level. Whatever option you decide on, be sure to come up with an appropriate budget and stick to it. You don’t want to stop the fun by bringing up the need to check your bank account before buying another round!

Buy some party favors

Party favors are often thought of for children’s birthdays, but there are plenty of favors and accessories designed for adults. From light-up barware to confetti cannons, picking up some extra pieces will really elevate your party and show the groom that you put thought into the night. Plus, they’re a great souvenir for your guests, offering them something to remember the special party by.

Don’t be afraid to call in reinforcements

If you need extra insight in order to make sure the bachelor has a great time, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Talking to the groom’s other friends, family members, or even his fiancee can provide you with more information about what the groom is expecting for his bachelor party. Some friends and family members may not be able to come, but may be willing to chip in ideas or buy everyone personalized t-shirts to make sure the evening is fun and memorable.

Planning a bachelor party isn’t something that should be taken lightly. With proper planning and a bit of legwork before the big night, you can be sure to throw a party that the groom will never forget. Consider his interests, invite the people who matter most, and come up with a budget, and you’ll be off to a great start. Throw in some party favors, too, and you’ll be able to take even the most low-key event and make it special. Who knows, you may even throw the best event he’s ever experienced—at least until his wedding day!

How to Set the Mood for a Spring Break Party

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A good spring break party starts long before guests show up. After all, you need to ensure there are enough supplies for the spring break bash you’re putting on, whether you’re an event manager of a Daytona Beach nightclub or own a beach bar.

Spring break is one of the biggest parties of the year, so it’s important to set the mood before people arrive, and of course, to have plenty of games, favors, and refreshments to hold their attention while the party is going strong.

To set the ultimate mood for your upcoming spring break party, here are a few crucial components you should consider incorporating to keep the party alive and your guests entertained.

Drink specials and speciality drinks

Any good spring break party needs drink specials and speciality drinks. These are the types of ingredients that lure in customers, especially if your deals, specials, and spring break cocktails are better than the competition’s.

It’s also important to figure these types of things out ahead of time so you have enough products on hand and ensure every area of your spring break party is thought of and considered well before it’s here.

You also have to find a happy medium between offering a good deal for party-goers and guaranteeing you’re making enough money from the discount. It might be spring break, but you still have revenue goals to hit.

Create the ultimate party playlist

This is a no-brainer, for every great party has even better music. Depending on what kind of bar, event, or club you run, the music should be upbeat, fun, and welcoming. It’s also perfectly acceptable to play a combination of old classics and new hits. This can actually attract a diverse crowd, which could lead to greater spring break sales.

If you really want to take your music game up a notch, you can have designated times for karaoke, or play a new genre every hour. No matter what creative approach you take, your ultimate playlist is going to win over a lot of people.

A good spring break party has games

Spring break is a good time to let loose, and while a karaoke machine will get the party started, having spring break games is how become the hottest spot in town. If you have the room or an outdoor area, games like bean bag toss and ping pong will always be big hits during the welcomed warm weather that accompanies spring break.

Every bar and club is different. Likewise, the games will be different. Therefore, it’s important to match your theme, know your audience, and assemble the ideal games as a result.

A theme

Your bar or club might already have a theme, but if you want to spice things up, it’s encouraged to add a theme during spring break. Some common themes are throwing pool parties, casino nights, or a Hawaiian luau.

Once again, this needs to be based on your customers. A theme helps to create a lively vibe, change up the scenery, and get your customers in a spring break mood. Plus, people like telling their friends they’re going to a themed party, which can make your spring break rager more attractive thanks to word of mouth alone.

Set the mood with party favors

When it comes to a true celebration, party favors are a must and instantly set the tone. There are so many to choose from, such as flashing glasses and glow sticks. Party favors elevate your party and remind your guests what spring break is all about: Life should be celebrated and fun, and there’s more to it than simply working, which is one of spring break’s greatest reminders.

Food

While some places decide to cater, food trucks are becoming increasingly popular, and they can help to make the serving process convenient for you and your customers. You could hire a food truck to serve and cook amazing dishes, which will lead to you doing what you do best—running your bar/club.

Of course, if your business serves food, then you have that aspect covered, and it might be a good idea to incorporate food specials for your spring breakers. Whether you typically serve food or not, when it comes to a spring break party, snacks, appetizers, and meals are essential.

Events throughout the party

Events throughout the day or evening will separate your spring break party from all the others. These events can range from dart tournaments to a dance-offs to scavenger hunts to trivia. Having more than one event can lead people to stay at your party longer, and provide more entertainment value than your bar or club already brings to the table.

Whether your party is going to be in a top spring break destination or not, you have the power to make it the best spring break party your guests have ever been to. Like all good parties, success starts during the planning process. Incorporate some (if not all) of the ingredients above, and keep your spring break guests longing to return for next year’s celebrations.

10 Cool Glow Stick Ideas for Kids’ Parties

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Everyone loves glow sticks, and children in particular find them irresistible. Glow sticks are guaranteed to be a hit at your party, but rather than just have glow sticks lying around, you can design activities, decorations, and even food using the glow sticks. You’ll fascinate and inspire all the kids.

Set up a glow-in-the-dark bowling alley

Get some bottles of water and glow sticks in different colors. You’ll need at least six bottles, and 10 if you want to play traditional 10-pin bowling. You’ll also need a ball to roll at your pins.  

You can do this by simply setting up the water bottles in the grass and letting everyone have at it, or you can carefully mark out a flat pavement space and make it a more serious competition. Put a different glow stick color in each bottle or set up multiple lanes that all use one color. 


For younger kids, traditional 10-pin scoring could be too much for their patience. Simplify the game by giving each child just one or two rolls and counting up how many pins they knock down. Set them up in teams by color for even more fun.

Decorate with glow jars

This look is just plain cool no matter what your theme. It’s particularly appropriate for some kind of under-the-sea or fairy queen style party, however. To achieve it, you’ll need some jars, glow sticks, rubber gloves to protect your hands, scissors, and some tulle in colors that match your glow sticks.

Cut a big piece of tulle for each jar. Next you’ll want the rubber gloves because you’re going to be cutting your glow sticks and adding the chemicals to your jars. You don’t want any on your hands.

Snip the end of your glow sticks while they’re already in the jar. Use only one color per jar and then shake the glow stick around. You’ll need three or four sticks per jar, and once all the material is in, just put on the lid and shake them up.

Serve glow stick cotton candy

This is another great thing to do if you have a fairy-themed party (in fact, in the UK they call cotton candy “fairy floss!”). You’ll need some white cotton candy, some larger glow sticks, and some gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky. 


If you get LED glow sticks, you’ll get an even cooler effect. LED glow sticks come with varying flash modes and different colors, so your cotton candy will pulse. Simply wrap your cotton candy around the glow sticks instead of paper cones and start handing them out.

Use glow stick word art

You can use your glow sticks to spell out any words you like in bright, glowing neon. You’ll just need glow sticks, some clear tape for putting them up, and the right message.

It will take a bit of patience to craft each letter and spell it all out, but in the end, it will be worth it. You can use the glow stick message to welcome people to a party or spell out a statement like, “Happy Birthday.”

You can even use your glow stick words to craft messages directing the kids to different stations or to steps in a scavenger hunt. Just remember that the darker things are, the better your words will stand out.

Glow stick scavenger hunt

Speaking of a scavenger hunt, you can play an after-dark version of the game using the glow sticks. Get sticks in a couple of different colors and divide the children into teams. Each team is assigned a color.

Hide some glow sticks around the property, outfit each player with a bracelet in their team color, and then set the timer. The team that brings back the most glow sticks of their team color by the time the timer goes off wins.

Have an art contest

Kids love being creative with colors. During a daytime party, you can use sidewalk chalk; but at night try using glow sticks to release the kids’ creativity.

The kids can work all together on a massive work of art, in teams competitively, or on their own. Use glow sticks to define the boundaries of their “canvas” and then let them have at it.

You might need to illustrate for the kids how they can make designs with the glow sticks. Show them how to bend and arrange a few so they get the idea.

Make cool glowing cups

You can serve drinks in cups that glow in the dark. Of course it wouldn’t be safe to put the glow sticks right into the drinks, but if you can trust the kids won’t take apart their cups and put the glow sticks in their mouth, it’s fine.

All you need are some clear plastic cups and some glow sticks. Put a glow stick curled at the bottom of a cup, put another cup in on top, and then serve out the drinks!

Build glow stick lightning bugs

Kids are fascinated by lightning bugs, and you can let them make their own with some colored soda bottles, glow sticks, some pipe cleaners, some beads, and some card stock. You’ll also need glue and scissors.

Clean out the bottles and remove all the labels. Twist three pipe cleaners around the bottle at even intervals. The point where you twist them becomes the “legs.” Cut some cardstock to wrap around everything except the actual legs themselves and then glue this to the body.

Cut out wing shapes from more cardstock and glue these to the top of your lighting bug’s body. Glue beads to either side of the bottle’s cap for eyes and twist one more pipe cleaner around the neck to be antennae. Add a glow stick to the bottle and you’re done.

Make scary decorations

Whether your child just likes horror films or you’re throwing a Halloween party, you can use glow sticks to make things a bit creepy. Get white balloons and fill them with green glow sticks before tying them off.

Use a permanent marker to draw ghostly faces on the front of your balloons. You can do something similar with clear plastic party cups. Put the glow sticks underneath and then draw faces on the cups.

If you have a pool or pond, get some surgical gloves and put a blue glow stick in each. Then blow them up just a bit and tie them off. Leave them to float in the water like ghostly hands.

Glow sticks are an awesome way to liven up your party and ensure all the kids have a great time. These are just a few of the cool things you can do with these fun colorful party favors that will give your kids a party they’ll never forget.

10 Epic Party Themes for Your Next Blowout

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Are you throwing a major blowout and want to go the extra mile? Of course, having great food, the right mix of people, and some entertainment is helpful, but there’s a lot more you can do to elevate your event and truly make it a memorable experience. Adding a theme to your event is a great way to take your party to the next level, and allows your party goers to get involved by embracing a fun concept in their own ways. Here are ten epic party themes to consider for your next big event.

Add mystery with a masquerade ball

A masquerade ball is an excellent choice for a party that has a grown-up feel but is still fun. Participants can come in masks, allowing for some anonymous guessing games and intrigue at your party. Decor and food can be influenced from period masquerades or provide a more modern take on the festivities, while still keeping a sense of refinement. There are plenty of places to find glamorous masquerade masks, too, in case you need some extra on hand for guests who couldn’t find their own.

Mix it up with your favorite movie or TV show


For an event that’s pop-culture focused, consider throwing a party that’s themed around your favorite TV show or movie. From popular science fiction and fantasy blockbusters like Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings to more niche films like Eraserhead and Shrek, theming your event around a movie many of your guests have seen allows them to be in on the fun. They can come dressed as their favorite characters from the movie, giving them a little bit of ownership of the experience, too.

Go neon with a “lights out” party

A real blowout needs to feel epic, and nothing adds that level of coolness quite like glow-in-the-dark items. Whether passing out glow sticks or glow necklaces, glow in the dark items will help illuminate your event without detracting from its ambience. Keep the room dark and the music bumping and see your venue transformed into a club with these simple touches. Plus, your guests will have a memorable souvenir to recall the night with when they bring their glowing party favors home with them afterwards.

Take a trip down memory lane with a 90s party

Flashback parties are becoming more and more popular as nostalgia gains more popularity in the current pop culture, so you can’t go wrong with a party themed from a specific decade. Ask your party goers to dress up in 90s clothes (or ‘80s, ‘70s, etc.) and make sure your playlist or DJ is sharing songs from the Billboard Top 100 from the year you’ve chosen. Everyone will have a great time dancing and singing to their favorite songs with each other!

Head to paradise with a luau

Another fun theme you can use for your next event, especially when it comes to decor and food, is a luau themed party. Make sure everyone gets a Hawaiian lei (or, better yet, a light up lei!) and make sure you decorate with lots of references to the ocean. Sand in glass vases can work great as a table centerpiece and you can find some fun tropical plants to place around the room, too. Luau parties also give you a lot of options for foods, so make sure you stock up on Hawaiian meatballs and kebabs, as well as roasted ham, fresh fruits, and plenty of daiquiris and margaritas.

Take a gamble with a casino night

Casino nights are the perfect party theme for adults, especially if you’re looking to add extra fun and interaction to your event. You can carry the theme throughout the decor with bright neon barware inspired by Las Vegas and centerpieces featuring playing cards, dice, and fake money. Whether you’ve got a volunteer or are hiring someone with experience running games of Texas Hold ‘Em or Blackjack, your guests will love getting to gamble, drink, and dance together over the course of the night. For an added level of fun, give each guest the same amount of fake money and challenge everyone to see who can end up with the most dough at the end of the night!

Transform your venue into a speakeasy

Having a secret password that you share with your guests prior to the event and inviting them to dress in 1920s-inspired cocktail attire will definitely make your party one to remember. Add a live jazz band and you’re on your way to a swanky and engaging event that will get people moving. You can even have Prohibition-era cocktails like The Last Word, White Lady, or Gin Rickey passed around on cocktail trays for everyone to try. Of course, a speakeasy wouldn’t be complete without mood lighting, and LED candles are an easy and safe way to ensure that your event is lit by cool candlelight without ever going out.

Celebrate the holidays with an ugly sweater party

If your party is planned around the winter holidays, one way to appease your guests no matter what holiday they celebrate is with an ugly sweater party. Guests can wear their ugliest sweaters and you can have a contest and guests can vote on which person came with the ugliest sweater of all. If you’re looking for other funny activities, think about having an ugly sweater cookie decorating party, where gingerbread cookies in the shapes of sweaters are decorated with frosting to make delicious, but ugly, desserts!

Head outdoors and throw a bonfire

Rather than stay indoors for your party, think about throwing a bonfire and taking the fun outdoors. Bonfires are a great way to build camaraderie in small or large groups, as you roast hot dogs and marshmallows and gather around the fire. When it gets dark, add some extra light with some LED apparel in a variety of styles fit for anyone at the party.

Make it a carnival

Another awesome theme for a party is to take inspiration from carnivals and circuses. Decorate with bold pinstripe colors like oranges, reds, and whites, and consider throwing your party under a tent to really take it to the next level. When it comes to eating, popcorn, caramel apples, and fried foods are all crowd pleasers, as well as staples of a carnival-themed party. You can really go wild by hiring performers like jugglers, clowns, or magicians to interact with and entertain your guests. Giving your party goers confetti or powder cannons to add to the celebration is another option–just make sure you pick a customizable option that fits your party’s color scheme!

An incredible party needs an incredible theme. Without one, your party just doesn’t stick out, even if it does have great food, music, and a great guest list. Whether you’re drawing your concept from this list for your next party or just using it as inspiration, you’re bound to have an epic event when you use a theme for your next party.

Tips for Throwing a Silent Disco Party

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Raves, music festivals, house parties, clubs…whatever your event of choice is, they all hold the same goal: to last all night. After all, there’s no point to a party if blinding sunlight doesn’t announce that time’s up.

That said, there are several hindrances that halt a party’s essence in its tracks. Yes, your neighbors are one of them. But let’s put ourselves in their shoes for a moment. Unsolicited noise can be a pain in the neck, particularly when it’s past bedtime for their kids. You can try to crank up the speakers, but chances are your party will end long before it gets exciting.

In a perfect world, we could listen to music of our choice all night long, meet new people and dance until the morning, without interruptions. Lucky for us, that’s the exact definition of a silent disco.

What is a silent disco?

Did you know that silent discos started way back in the ‘90s? They were an innovative way to avoid noise pollution and turmoil during late nights, and have become a big hit among party planners.

In standard parties, a DJ mix tracks while music blasts from the PA system, and everyone bops to the same beat, whether they dig it or not.

In a silent disco, however, all the partygoers get their own pair of headphones, so they can switch between channels and dance to whatever they want to listen to. Newcomers will wonder what all these folks are doing, bobbing their heads in plain silence. That’s exactly the point!

It’s a win-win situation. Noise curfews will no longer be a concern, and all the guests stick to their music preferences.

Throwing your own silent disco: what you need to know

If you’re a first-timer, the idea of organizing your silent disco might be overwhelming. What kind of event should it be? How many attendees? Where should I host it?

Good news: Quiet clubbing is a success, no matter if you’re hosting a college party or a wedding party. They make all kinds of events fun and memorable. However, you need to consider a few things during your planning session.

Location

Having an estimate of the number of attendees is essential. It doesn’t need to be exact, but just enough so you can rent a venue that fits that quantity, even if the place is on the smaller side.

Why is location important? If there’s a lot of empty space, things can get kind of awkward between guests — if that’s the case in regular parties, imagine how unapproachable someone dancing with headphones in silence would look.

Spaces too large or too small can give your disco a bad rap. You don’t want an empty party, but you also want to be able to breathe. Therefore, you should be meticulous on research. Venue should be your first concern when planning your event.

Equipment

The location is all set. Your guests have RSVP’d. What now?

Time to tackle the life of the party: the wireless headphones.

Silent disco headphones have multiple channels (usually more than three), all of which are supposed to play varied genres of music. That’s important because different tastes demand variety, and you don’t want people to get bored.

Don’t like the current song? Just flip the switch and listen to something different. It’s that simple.

If you search the web, you’ll find a lot of quality headphone rental services that are specific for silent events. They usually glow in the dark, thanks to the colorful LED lights on them. If your party is outdoors, glow products are the perfect match to the headphones and stage lighting — they look super inviting from afar!

When selecting a service, take into account:

  • Sound quality (minimal distortion)
  • Easy setup
  • Lasting battery life
  • Number of channels available

The cost may vary depending on the service you’re renting, including the shipping fee. Try to contact your company of choice a few weeks in advance to avoid last-minute issues. The disco is all about the headphones, so choose wisely.

Who’s in charge of the music?

In general, DJs are booked for this kind of event. Party people just love DJs. However, silent discos are so versatile that even full live shows can be listened to through headphones.

Ideally, there should be more than one DJ to manage all channels. Keep in mind that not all stage performers are familiar with this concept and its setup. In this case, you might want to book acts with previous experience in silent events.

Loss prevention measures

Of course, you want your silent disco to be a phenomenon — but you also want to safely return every single set of headphones when it’s over.

It’s very common for drunken guests to forget they’re even wearing anything in the first place. If you don’t want anybody breaking the equipment or potentially leaving with it, you should take a few precautions to avoid loss and damage.

  • Be sure to formally warn attendees that they are responsible for the damage cost of the headphones handed to them. Placing a warning sign (or a lot of them) somewhere visible is a good way to communicate it.
  • Have staff in charge of handing the headphones to people. Everyone who picks up a headphone gets a wristband — this way, whoever’s in charge will know who got them when it’s time to give them back. Security staff and wristbands are an additional cost, but less than what you’d pay for the loss of multiple sets.
  • Some rental services have anti-theft devices installed in the headphones. Invest on that equipment for extra security.

Sure, all events carry with them a lot of responsibility. But you’ll soon forget about the pesky details when you remind yourself that you can make it awesome. Throw the best silent disco party ever, and show all your friends what they’ve been missing!

Light-up barware products for your next party

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Glow sticks and light-up toys of all kinds are fun for people of all ages, but Premier Glow also offers a line of light-up products specifically designed for adult functions and parties. Light-up barware items are fun and simple ways to add some flash to your next party or special event. They come in a wide variety of types and can be used for everything from dark indoor parties to nighttime events outside. They’ll keep everyone’s drinks lit up and flashy while people are having fun.

You can buy light-up receptacles of all kinds from Premier Glow. These range from simple beer mugs and pilsner glasses to fancier margarita glasses, martini glasses, champagne glasses, and wine glasses. For more general purpose cups, you can get tumblers, simple glasses, and flashing shot glasses of many kinds. All products are completely safe and can be used in a wide range of scenarios, from indoors to outdoors. If you find that you are reusing these items often and need to replace the batteries, Premier Glow also sells all the batteries you’ll ever need at cheap, wholesale prices.

The bartender could benefit from using a light-up cocktail shaker to make all of the mixed drinks people desire. Premier Glow also sells fun and useful flashing ice cubes that come in two varieties: normal and golf ball-shaped. These are just another way to add some flair to your event.

Invest in Premier Glow’s impressive assortment of light-up barware and make your next party or social event a blast!

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Light up the Night

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Do city ordinances mean you are going to be spending the 4th watching fireworks, when you want to be participating in them? If you can’t make it to a fireworks friendly zone this holiday, don’t distress. There are several ways to get the glow without breaking the law. Here are a few ideas of how to light up the night in red white and blue, without the boom.

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Experience the Thrill of Fling Golf at Night

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Fling Golf, a blend of lacrosse and golf, is jazzing up the fairways. This peppy, energetic game combines the throwing techniques of lacrosse with the traditional scoring system of golf. More young enthusiasts are taking to the course to play this shorter, faster version of golf. It is a great way for non-golfers to experience a version of golf, without being daunted by the 140-page rulebook. In Fling Golf you can use just one FlingStick to play the entire course. With a decent FlingStick setting you back by just $129, it is also more economical than golf.  

You can add an interesting twist to Fling Golf by combining it with night golf. As more golf courses are now open through the night, take advantage of the cooler weather and spend a relaxed night on the greens. Enhance your night golf session with our premier range of night golf supplies. Enjoy an uninterrupted game of night Swing Golf with our new timer-less Night Eagle CV LED Golf Ball.  Activated this ball with the flashlight on your smartphone, and it will stay lit through the session. You can turn it off by shining the flashlight on it again. These brightly colored, glow-in-the-dark balls also give you the feel of using original golf balls.

Fling Golf, by itself, can give you quite an adrenaline rush. Here are more reasons why you should combine it with night golf for even more excitement on the fairway:

Introduction to Golf

Fling Golf is a nice way for non-golfers to sample the thrill of the sport, without having to labor over the nuances of using different types of golf clubs to complete the course. Without the usual day-time crowd of experienced players watching, Night Golf has a more relaxed atmosphere. With Fling Golf, there is also no risk of missing contact with the ball!

New Challenge for Seasoned Pros

Even for those who have perfected their swings and putts, Fling Golf offers an interesting new challenge. Instead of hitting the golf balls, experiment with flinging them around, lacrosse style, and see if you can master a whole new game. Head to the golf course in the evenings to explore the familiar greens in a whole new way.

Shorter Formats and affordable sessions

Several golf courses host night golf sessions at affordable rates. You can pop into the fairways and play just a few holes without burning a hole in your pocket. With courses combining night golf sessions with drink coupons, you can spend the evening in high spirits.

Night Fling Golf outings

With bright golf balls, LED flags, glow markers for the tees and the cup, soak in the carnivalesque atmosphere on the golf course. Fling Golf at night can be a fun activity for everyone, irrespective of age and athletic abilities. It’s also versatile – you can choose the number of players and the number of holes. Played in group of two or four, it is great for bonding and is an exciting alternative to the usual office outings. Substitute Night Fling Golf for family dinners for a fun time on the fairway. Played under the soft moonlight, it can also make for a surprisingly fun date.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your FlingStick and LED balls and light up the fairways!

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