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Can you believe it\u2019s almost time to start thinking about New Year\u2019s celebrations already? It\u2019s such an exciting time of year \u2014 the promise of what the future holds, mixed with all that festive joy of the season. It\u2019s the perfect time to bring your loved ones together for a virtual celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re hosting your annual New Year’s bash online this year or taking charge for the first time ever, here\u2019s all you need to help you pull off a spectacular virtual New Year\u2019s Eve party.\u00a0<\/span> Design: Anna K Design<\/p><\/div>\n Before you can dance the night away or watch the ball drop, you first need to get your party-planning hat on. If you\u2019re hosting this NYE, here are all the details you\u2019ll need to know to help you plan and host an impressive get-together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t always need a theme for a party, but it can help you dive into planning more easily if you have an idea in mind. Whether you keep it simple with a luxurious gold-and-black soir\u00e9e or opt for a bright ’70s disco-inspired bash, your theme can guide your activity choices later down the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pulling off a virtual celebration can be harder than an in-person one, so you can also lean on your theme for a lot of the atmosphere. Get cozy and pull an all-nighter with a winter movie watchalong, or encourage your guests to dress in their finest metallics for a celebrity-inspired event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your virtual New Year\u2019s Eve party is going to be amazing, but you need the perfect guests there to help you pull it off. Now\u2019s the time to start planning your guest list and working out who\u2019ll be with you to see in the new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Think about which of your closest friends and family members you\u2019d love to celebrate with. Virtual parties are best kept small, so you can recreate that intimate atmosphere across the distance. If you want younger family members to be involved, check that their parents are happy for them to stay up late \u2014 or host something in the late afternoon instead so they can join you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your virtual party needs the right venue to really help it shine. Luckily, most virtual New Year\u2019s Eve parties work great on a casual platform like Zoom or Google Hangouts \u2014 or even directly through Facebook Messenger or a messaging app on your phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For an event like a murder mystery or live class run by an outside company, your host might have a platform in mind already. In that case, check in with them to find out in advance, so you can prepare your guests who may not have used it before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ve got your guest list sorted, now it\u2019s time to plan what fun you\u2019ll be having at your online event. This is one of the best parts of party planning \u2014 deciding your activities, games, virtual experiences, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For that big moment, check out a livestream of the <\/span>New York Times Square<\/a><\/strong> ball drop moment, or tune in to a live fireworks show. For more ideas on what you could feature on your virtual New Year\u2019s Eve party agenda, check out our section below filled with activity and game ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With your event pretty much all planned out, you can jump ahead to one of our favorite parts of the whole planning experience \u2014 sending out the invites to your New Year\u2019s Eve event!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take a look through our <\/span>New Year\u2019s Eve party invites<\/a><\/strong> and find a design that matches your event theme and style. From there, you can personalize your <\/span>online invitations<\/a><\/strong> with everything from custom colors to your own wording and photos. It\u2019s easy to transform an in-person invite into a virtual one too \u2014 all you need to do is customize the text. Have fun really making your invites feel uniquely \u201cyou\u201d before you send them out to your excited guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Laura Bolter Design<\/p><\/div>\n Even though you can\u2019t be together in person, you can still have plenty of fun playing games and taking part in themed activities from your living room. Put some sparkle into your New Year’s Eve celebration with these party games and activity ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Turn your virtual event into a boozy one with a super exciting at-home cocktail-making class. You don\u2019t even have to be an expert to run it. Book a package with a company that specializes in this and they\u2019ll take care of ingredients, care packages, and demos \u2014 so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some bubbly!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who said you can\u2019t have a virtual dance party? Instead of a laid-back NYE shindig, host a virtual house party with a live performance from a DJ friend or your very own playlist as the perfect backdrop for some dance moves. This works great on its own or with a theme \u2014 like festive favorites, ’70s disco fever, or ’90s club classics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the best things to do at a virtual get-together is to play some games, and a NYE party is no exception. Match your virtual games to your audience, as you know them best. Play some risque wordplay games with <\/span>Jackbox games<\/a><\/strong>, or stick with traditional classics like a digital version of Pictionary, Scattergories, or Catan.<\/span><\/p>\n Your virtual <\/span>New Year\u2019s Eve party<\/strong><\/span><\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be all singing and dancing. It\u2019s totally okay to go with something that\u2019s super relaxed, cozy, and festive. Host a movie watchalong with your loved ones and put on your favorite seasonal film, timed to end just before the New Year countdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What a year it\u2019s been, and New Year\u2019s Eve feels like the ideal time to reflect back on it. Gather some trivia questions, facts, and soundbites to put together a trivia quiz for everyone to enjoy. Work solo or in small groups to see who knows the most about the year that\u2019s just passed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Excited to share the news with everyone? We\u2019d love to help you make that happen with one of our <\/span>New Year\u2019s Eve party invites<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. They\u2019re super easy to customize too, so you can add photos, change the wording, and swap out the color combinations to match your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Browse our collection of designs until you find one you love. Swap the venue details out for “Joining instructions to follow!\u201d and you have the perfect starting point for your customized virtual New Year\u2019s Eve party invites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help you find the perfect invite, here\u2019s a handful of our most-loved designs for this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Snow + Ivy<\/p><\/div>\n Make sure your guests know exactly which year we\u2019re heading into with this <\/span>Shifted Year invitation<\/a><\/strong>. The gorgeous minimalist approach on the front continues on the back, where there\u2019s plenty of space to add details about your virtual get-together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Laura Bolter Design<\/p><\/div>\n We adore the striking typography on this <\/span>Bold Statement invitation<\/a><\/strong>. Those beautiful gold foil effects work perfectly against the deep backdrop, making this ideal for a sophisticated virtual New Year\u2019s Eve celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nHow to Plan a Virtual New Year\u2019s Eve Party<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Choose a Theme for Your Virtual New Year\u2019s Eve Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
Put Together Your Guest List<\/b><\/h3>\n
Find the Right Platform<\/b><\/h3>\n
Plan Your Event Details<\/b><\/h3>\n
Send Out Your Virtual New Year\u2019s Eve Party Invites<\/b><\/h3>\n
Fun Virtual New Year\u2019s Eve Party Activities and Games<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Enjoy a Cocktail-Making Class<\/b><\/h3>\n
Host a Virtual Disco or Karaoke Session<\/b><\/h3>\n
Play Virtual Party Games<\/b><\/h3>\n
Host a Cozy Movie Night In<\/b><\/h3>\n
Play a Year-in-Review Trivia Quiz<\/b><\/h3>\n
Get Everyone Excited with These Virtual New Year\u2019s Eve Party Invites<\/b><\/h2>\n
Shifted Year Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Bold Statement Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Party Martini Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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