By Amanda Cooper

More and more people are trying to think of interesting and unique party ideas. They don’t want to have their next party, just be any old party. They want it to stand out from the rest and want their guests to have an amazing time! With many people opting to throw at-home parties, sometimes party ideas can be limited due to space. But one party idea that is becoming quite popular is throwing an at-home karaoke party for you and your guests to enjoy! So grab your pen and paper and your microphone and get ready to plan your karaoke party!

Invitations
Being creative is key to get all your guests ready to belt out their favourite tunes at your karaoke party! Start by sending out “concert” type ticket invitations. You can find numerous templates online or feel free to sketch out your own design. Be sure to include all the event details on the “ticket” and mail them out to your guests. When it comes to inviting your guests, try selecting friends and family that like a wide range of music. Not only will it break up the evening with regards to music genres, but guests of all ages can enjoy this night of karaoke!

Decorations
Depending on your style and theme of your karaoke party (if you choose to select one), decorating is quite easy! Just make sure your karaoke party has a little bit of a bar or night club feel to it. Try hanging up posters of the latest rock groups, or top music charts from decades ago. Make sure your audience has ample space to take in these unforgettable karaoke performances. Set up big think floor cushions and have space for standing room only, so that the star really feels as if they are singing to a crowd! Lighting can be soft and subtle or go ahead have a spotlight shine on your performer!

Time to Karaoke!
If you don’t already own a karaoke machine, speakers and microphones, ask your friends if they have the equipment for you to borrow. You can even rent karaoke equipment at some party stores for a fee.

Before guests make their musical debut at your party, have certain props available to them, so they can get more into the mood! Lay out costumes, feathered boas, hats, cigars, glasses, guitars, anything to add a bit of humour to the performance will be sure to keep your party rolling well into the wee hours of the night.

If you think you that your group of guests may be a bit hesitant on starting this karaoke evening, go ahead and select some songs that a small group can do together. Then throw everyone’s name in a hat and do a drawing to see who goes next. The audience can even award prizes to the performers who are the most outrageous, most accurate or even most dramatic with their performances.

Have musical instruments out such maracas, bongo drums, kazoos and tambourines for performers to use or even for guests to use to accompany those singing.

Kick back and relax and enjoy performances by your favourite friends and get ready for an evening filled with laughs!

Amanda Cooper is a writer for Wedding Favours Kingdom. Wedding Favours Kingdom offers also personalised favours, wedding guest book as well as favors for other special occasions.