Thread: Bewitching Party...Ideas Please!

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So, it all started a couple of months ago when I recently had a new kitten come into my life. I black one, to be exact. She was born last October and so this coming one she will be 1 year old! And so, in my joy of finally being the owner of a spooky black cat, I thought...why not be a witch this year for Halloween?

Well, I've been working on ideas for my costume, and last year I made a thread with lots of witch apothecary labels for spooky bottles that I am still currently working on. And a thought came to my head. Why not throw a party this year? I'll be moving into a MUCH bigger house soon so I'll have plenty of space and entertaining room. It's not set in stone yet, but I figured that if I was to throw a party, why not have it a Bewitching One!

So...I've gotten a few ideas for recipes for foods and such. But I wouldn't mind getting some more ideas since I don't have very many at the moment. So how about it? Ideas for me? I'd love it

dont forget this thread pmpknqueen Witch props and ideas

I found this picture today on marha stewart's website. I think its a cool looking buffet idea

Originally Posted by Si-cotik

dont forget this thread pmpknqueen Witch props and ideas

Thanks I'm looking at it now

Love that buffet!! also, check out the thread in this section called witches tea party, lots of great ideas on there, a few people have done witches tea parties,, witches bashes,,, witches wingdings,, to name a few ,.... check the tea party thread and it will take you to the people who have had the parties,, and if you look at the person pages of some of them,,, they have great pictures too!

Originally Posted by bethene

Love that buffet!! also, check out the thread in this section called witches tea party, lots of great ideas on there, a few people have done witches tea parties,, witches bashes,,, witches wingdings,, to name a few ,.... check the tea party thread and it will take you to the people who have had the parties,, and if you look at the person pages of some of them,,, they have great pictures too!

Thanks!

Definitely need some cauldrons. I put dry ice in some small ones and it always makes for a cool effect, especially with blue lighting. Have one of your TVs running THE BLAIR WITCH or HOCUS POCUS, depending on the makeup of your guests. Grab one of those witch props which are smashed against a tree. You can find some of those Avon LED candles that have a witch laughing. I've seen plenty of spell books and potion bottles being sold. Michaels gets the potion bottles in pretty early every year, like summer. Hope these ideas help.

Yeah I've got potion bottles I am currently working on which will go in a nice display on a big bookshelf with spell books, etc. I found some good cauldrons online. Nice big ones.
I'm working on a menu a little. Just forming ideas for foods to be served. Probably wont finalize that til it gets closer to October.
I am wondering about lighting. Possibly just lots of LED candles and/or lanterns etc? I also need ideas for activities to go on at the party. Unsure yet if it will be adults only or what yet. I do have some friends who dont drink but as of now I dont know who all will be there since its so far from October but I'd welcome all kinds of ideas in that area
I also want to add that I will be in a new house come October and we're planning to have a firepit in the backyard by then too. Maybe I could somehow incorporate that into the party?

pmpknqueen, I'm a big admirer of your apothecary labels and I know with your imagination your witches party will be a great success! I'll be doing another witches party this year but I'm also having a themed (Scary Tales) Halloween party so I want to keep the witches party as easy for me as possible. For the food I was thinking of having a "Creative Cauldron Contest" where each of the 'witches' has to bring an appetizer dish and I'll supply the drinks and alcohol.

I know my friends will be happy to contribute and also knowing how competitive they can be, I should end up with some great dishes. The winner of the contest will receive a prize basket.

Tannasgach, thats a great idea thanks i have lots of friends into halloween and cooking/baking so that eould work perfectly. And I'm very excited about the decorations. Especially the potion bottles