How can it be time to prepare for New Years' parties already? Isn't Christmas still going, you know the twelve-days and all that jazz? Well, do not fear. I have put together a few tips for helping you keep it together while planning the perfect New Years Day party. One of those no fuss, not too much hurry, just an enjoyable night with friends, kind of parties. Below I gathered 12 tips for planning a low-key New Years Party. So, keep reading to gather ideas.

1. Comfortable Connection

While it is easy to get caught up in the holiday hoopla, you and all your friends finished the Christmas rounds. It is acceptable and even possibly preferred in some cases to keep the party comfortably small. It helps to promote connection and rest after the Christmas craziness. Those party people that want a big party will be out in Time Square anyway. So, why not enjoy a New Years Party suited to your size preference.

2. Choose Wines Suited For New Years Party Fun

While cocktails can be a fun addition to New Year's Eve, not all of your guests enjoy cocktails. In addition to, or instead of a cocktail bar, choose a few excellent wines that pair with your party cuisine.

I advise having a Moscato, a red wine, and bubbly wine because well bubbly is a must for the New Year toasts.

I would recommend the Burklee Hill Moscato, Burklee Hill GSM for the red wine, and our Sparkling Pinot Meunier, for your bubbly drink.

A few quick recommendations on food pairings, no matter the wine you choose, give you a few good options that compliment the profile of the wine.

· Burklee Hill Moscato pairs well with cheese courses, spicy food, and dessert courses.

· Burklee Hill GSM pairs excellently with dishes that feature barbeque, sausage, mushrooms, and creamy risotto. Yum!

· Burklee Hill Sparkling Pinot Meunier is delightful when paired with pork, white cheeses, seafood, and fruit.

3. Party Fare

The cuisine is an essential part of the party. After all, "Food is the ingredient that brings us all together." - anonymous. Good food, paired with excellent wine, makes it perfect.

Similarly to the creative touch, you can choose to include guests. You can ask guests to bring food that matches the theme, or you can create a delightful symphony of flavors to wow your guests. Cater, or buffet as long as there is good food, and well-paired wines, your party will be a success.

4. The Creative Touch

Decorating for a party can be a bit daunting with all of the choices available. One idea I have is to have a theme party. You can choose to decorate in that theme, and if you want to go all out, ask your guests to come dressed accordingly. Its almost always fun to see friends creativity flowing freely.

Another creative touch you can add is a place that is Instagram picture-worthy. You can use streamers and a banner, balloons, I have even seen pictures of a wall of New Years Resolutions in colorful envelopes.

5. Multipurpose Decor

Wherever possible, make your party favors and decor blend. Use hurricane vases to hold noise makers, streamers, and confetti; by making it all accessible to guests, you ease your workload.

Some brilliant hosts have laid the table with bells, and ribbons, and sparkles allowing guests to make a noisemaker as a party favor.

6. Guest Gifts, or Favors

Who likes to leave a party empty-handed? There are a lot of ideas for party favors online. Perhaps a succulent to symbolize growth in the New Year, or glow sticks to make sure people are visible on the sidewalks and roads. If you are a generous host, you could give guests a gift card to Burklee Hill Vineyards.

I recently saw a perfect New Year's Eve party favor of Hersey's Kisses wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon. Adding a tag that says "Midnight Kisses" brings it all together.

7. Smashing Success

Be smart, an excellent New Years' party ends late, people are tired, and some might even be very happy. Don't forget about that one friend with the fantastic dance moves, just set the breakables in safety for the night. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

8. Party Playlists

What is a party without a playlist? If you need a playlist fast, Spotify has New Years' Eve playlists and albums you can play at a moment's notice. Apple Music also has great 2019 party playlists. This quick-fix leaves you fuss-free in finding party music.

9. New Years' Games

Similar to ideas for the creative touch, there are tons of online resources to choose some party games to play.icbreakerideas.com has a list of 23 New Year's Eve party games. It's a jumping-off point to find some ideas that fit your theme.

10. A Safe New Year

Prepare a plan ahead of time to keep your friends safe this New Year. Set aside funds to pay for Ubers home, if guests are traveling a distance, offer them accommodations, or suggest places to stay ahead of party time.

11. Party Hat Twist

This year instead of doing the traditional NYE hats, provide your guests the ability to create their own New Years' Eve hat. This tutorial from thehousethatlarsbuilt.com might give you some inspiration.

12. Sparkle, Glitter, And Shine

It's New Years a lot of glitter, sparkle, and shine will go a long way in dressing up your party. Here is a list of some ways to add that shiny glamor to your party.

Buy sparkling cups to serve your Burklee Hill WInes, if you want to stick with your budget, try dipping your clear party dishes in glitter.

Ballons and fairy lights are a great way to dress up a New Years Party.

Surprise your guests by making a few fancy cocktails.

Make your cocktails sentimental the way this Texas Sunset recipe reminds us that the sun is setting for the year 2019.

Bonus! Non-Party Ideas

I know we just finished all the rounds of Christmas fun. Why would we want to go out and see more people?

Well, there are a few options for those that want non-traditional party ideas for New Year's Eve. A few of those might be things like hosting a board game night, plan a spa-themed evening for your girlfriends that can not handle any more holiday hosting. You could even go introvert, and curl up with a glass of Burklee Hill wine, and an excellent book.

Perfect Party In A Hurry

There you have it. The elements to make a no-fuss New Years Party in a hurry. Let's face it, Christmas and New Years' parties are close together. Some years we are on it and can pull off parties like no tomorrow, and then there are those off years.

Either way, if you are on the ball, or running behind, order your Burklee Hill New Years Wines online right now!

I hope these tips helped you to slow down and enjoy the transition from 2019 to 2020.

Wishing you the happiest, healthiest, and less hurried New Year! From the Burklee Hill family to yours! Happy New Year!

12 Tips for a Fuss Free New Year's Eve Party