Thread: Thinking of doing a Witches' Party this year....

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Yes, the crashing witch cupcakes are fantatic! I might look into making them.....cupcakes are such a pain....hmmmm....is it worth it?

Rikki, your invite is fabulous. I feel pretty sure I have my list for the Catchphrase words somewhere, and I'll post them for you.

Thanks so much! That'd be great Hooch!

So I did a Photoshop mock up of the invitation I'll be making. I've already bought all the papers, vellum, stickers, and stamps. I also bought vellum envelopes to mail them in.

I'll be sure to post a picture of the real thing too when I get one done!

Sorry I'm late to seeing this post. I'm so excited for you Rikki!! I have to admit though, where games come, I have no idea. Last year it was over 30 women and it's like trying to herd cats just getting awards and photos taken. Everyone is usually drinking and socializing furiously. I'd like to try a couple of simple games this year, but I'm at a loss right now. Your invitation looks pretty great - so I don't think you want my input on that.

The pics of how I decorate my house, plus photos of the party itself are on my photobucket links for 2008 and 2009. Every year my food is different - I just try and make it all finger food - less mess for me and everyone seems to like picking all afternoon (I start at 3:00 pm. until whenever). I usually choose 2-3 alcoholic drinks that are easy to have in pitchers so that they're low maintenance. Usually it's Wicked Rum Punch and last year was Golden Margarita (yes-straight out of the bottle!!) plus wine, etc.

I don't usually dedicate anything to witches per se, as far as decorating. I just go with covering the whole house pretty much for the entire month. I would invite every woman you know - and you'll be amazed how many people show up. If you have really cool friends - ask them to bring another lady. I just always REQUIRE that they dress - even if it's a black dress and a $1 hat. They do get more competitive every year though - that's the great part. I give out prizes for top categories (different every year). First year was trophies with witches on top (ordered online-very reasonable) and last year was "beauty queen" style sashes (also online, also reasonable) This'll be the 4th year - and I'm really looking forward to it.

Also, I don't know if you're on Facebook or not - but last year I started a "Bewitched Bash 2009" group so that I could invite people via Facebook or keep them updated, etc. It's very simple and people seem to respond soooooo much faster than traditional means. You can message the entire group at once and also keep it private so that only the invited members can see your details, etc.

I hope this helps!!! Please let me know if I can be of any help to you - email or PM me.

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Pandora. I figured I'd send out a Facebook invite after the hard copies were mailed but I hadn't thought about making a group for it....something to ponder. I'll go check out your albums - I'd looked at the ones you'd posted here but never saw the entire collection.

Your invites look great, Rikki!! Here's a few suggestions for the Catchphrase game:

witch
wizard
potion
spell
witchcraft
bewitched
hocus pocus
bubble bubble toil and trouble
cemetery
ghost
old black magic
bedknobs and broomsticks
magic
black magic woman
witchy woman
season of the witch
I put a spell on you
magic man
superstition
Hansel and Gretel
evil stepmother
Malificent
Wicked witch of the West
Good witch of the North
The Craft
Practical magic
The Witches of Eastwick
The Witches
Fairy Tale
haunted house
goblin
ghoul
fright
bats
black cat

And some more:
costume
tombstone
skeleton
bones
midnight
coffin
gremlins
scarecrow
owl
Spooky Hallow
Book of Spells
broomstick
conjur
eye of newt
toe of frog
wing of bat
tongue of dog
cauldron
Bell Book and Candle
Wizard of Oz
vampire
zombie
Bride of Frankenstein
Dracula
Mummy
Wolfman
Salem, Mass
spooky
creepy
Jack O' Lantern
pumpkin
Trick or Treat
spider
web
monster
alien
rats
mice
creepy-crawly
raven
mysterious
boo
candy corn
headless horseman
howling
Nightmare Before Christmas

Hooch, thanks so much for finding them for me! That's such a big help!

You're welcome!

I'm really looking forward to seeing pics of your party.