How to Have a Magical Snow Party

Why Have a Snow Party?

The commonly known ‘holiday season’ is over. We’re well into January and the buzzing excitement of New Year’s has fizzled out. Employers are suddenly hustling into gear and expecting production to amp back up, though we all just want to hibernate from the cold. While these are all perfect ingredients for a mean seasonal depression cocktail, partying is the perfect antidote to keep our spirits refreshed and inspired. If you need a reason to throw a party, mid-winter presents plenty of themes and occasions, my friend. You need only notice the weather to find one of them. Though snow is loved by some and hated by others, everyone will enjoy the fun and levity of a snow party! Similar to a winter theme party, there really isn’t much to it other than enveloping your guests in the wintry magic of snow and having a good time together. Here we’ll cover the details for doing just that!

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How to Throw a Snow Party

Beautiful photo of giant snow-dusted evergreen trees lining a snow-covered hill with sunlight beaming from through the trees — Photo by Raphael Stager

1. Turn Your Home Into an Enchanted Snowscape

You know you’ve decorated successfully when someone walks in and immediately senses they’re at a snow party. Turning your home into a fluffy wintry wonderland can be so much fun, especially when you delight in the look! While decorating can get pricy depending on how elaborate you get, you can usually find inexpensive party supplies if you know where to look. Timing plays a role, too. You can find great deals on ‘winter-themed’ Christmas decorations – or general winter season décor – just after Christmas is over. There are also plenty of ways to DIY your snow party décor. Buy a package of white printer paper and cut out paper snowflakes. They’re just as pretty and playful and easily fit the bill!

The easiest and most obvious way to create a snow theme in your home is to hang decorative snowflakes from the ceiling and doorways. Affix them to windows and walls. Honestly, no matter what materials or size, snowflakes create the primary effect. Another idea is to cover tables and countertops in artificial snow, whether you purchase some or DIY it with materials such as stuffing from bedding (any old comforters you don’t need anymore?). Be sure to scavenge some evergreens and other natural materials from outside to prop in the ‘snow’ in order to give it context (and so your guests don’t think a cat has torn apart a stuffed chair and strewn its innards everywhere). Hanging blue or white icicle lights or fairy lights can also add to the snowy enchantment! Opt for those with a cool light (whiter) as opposed to a warm light (yellower).

Close-up photo of silver snowflake decoration against stark black background — Photo by Ramirez Cooper

Close-up of glass ice-cube snowman ornament and icy evergreen tree — Photo by Ramirez Cooper

Here are some snowy decorations to create a magically snowy scene:

2. Prepare Snow-Themed Food and Beverages

A pair of intricately decorated/iced snowflake cookies rest on top of a blue ceramic snowflake detailed plate overtop of artificial snow — Photo by Jill Wellington

Assuming you are in fact hosting this party mid-winter, it should come as no surprise that most people probably won’t have much of an appetite for cold, snowy foods like sno-cones or icy smoothies. Unless you turn up your heat to a tropical temperature, people will more likely appreciate hearty winter fare. However, that doesn’t mean that some of your refreshments can’t be snow-related. Consider an easy one: ice cream. This is a simple desert you can provide in any flavours (vanilla most closely resembles snow) and most people enjoy it. If you and your guests indulge in libations, there are plenty of snowy cocktails you can craft as well. Consider icing snow-flake shaped sugar cookies in light blue and white (they aren’t just for Christmas!). Find plenty such recipes listed here:

3. Set the Ambience with a Snowy Playlist or Soundscape

Up-close photo of uneven surface of sparkling snow with light cast on it in blue and pink — Photos by Elinda Gjonomadhi and Mikhail Nilov (Minsk, Belarus)

Photo of snow-dusted tall pine trees in a snowy forest with sunlight beaming from between tree trunks — Photos by Elinda Gjonomadhi and Mikhail Nilov (Minsk, Belarus)

Snow is light, delicate and pretty. To fit the vibe of a snow party, the music should be, too! That being said, anything will do – it’s really up to you so long as it isn’t dreadfully dramatic or earsplitting. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to music selection – just plan your snow party playlist/background music with a little thought! For generic feel-good music with a cute snowy scene, play this uplifting snowy music or this happy snowscape tract in the background.

4. Plan Snow Party Games or Activities

Party games are all about letting loose and having fun! While they aren’t necessarily required to make a great party, they can definitely make a more interesting and entertaining party! Structured fun is especially helpful for more introverted guests, or if intriguing conversations aren’t flowing as easily. Here are some printable snow-themed activities:

Top-down aerial view of beautiful snow-covered pine forest with a (snow-covered) road cutting through the middle — Photo by Ruvim Miksanskiy

5. Establish Guest Participation

Guest participation is optional and depends on what kind of party you’re having and what sorts of things you’ll do/share. You could, for instance, request that guests BYOB or bring a dish to share. Just remember that as the host, you should always provide at least one hearty dish that is both tasty and filling (just in case others’ food is less substantial). Another example of guest participation is to request that everyone wear as much white as possible. This would create quite a dramatic visual affect, with everyone dressed in white against a white snowy-decorated space!

Checklist of Items You Need

Close-up of three white decorative snowflakes against a light blue background — Photo by Miguel Á Padriñán

This is a list of all of the physical things you need for your snow party:

Snowflakes and other snow decorations
Food and beverages, include snow-themed dishes/drinks
Snow-related music or soundscape
Snow party games and activities
Snowy-white party outfit (optional)

Checklist of Preparations for Your Snow Party

Forest of snow-covered pine trees with a sunny blue sky in background — Photo by Stanley Dai

1. First, confirm that people can come on any chosen date:

Choose party date/time, and preferably alternative date(s) as well
Choose guest list and establish minimum number of guests you’d like (to make it worth your effort)
Six weeks out, confirm guests’ interest in the party and availability on chosen party date(s)
If your preferred minimum number of guests confirm interest and availability, have them secure calendar date for your enchanting snow party!

2. Then, proceed with the fun planning!

Close-up photo of evergreen bushes with clumps of snow gathered on the branches — Photo by Cindy Malette

Schedule time on your calendar for each step of party prep (securing and/or making food/drinks, etc.)
Create invitations with all of the details and send them out 4 weeks before the party
Order any party supplies and decorations 3 weeks out (so they arrive in time to prepare and set up)
Shop for any party supplies/decorations you don’t order online, as well as non-perishable food/drinks
In your planned time slots, DIY any party supplies and decorations
In your planned time slots, acquire perishable food/drinks early enough in advance to prepare in time
In your planned time slots, set up decorations
In your planned time slots, prepare food/drinks (depending on how long things keep)

White hazy photo of snow-covered pine trees in the woods, casting an enchanted forest vibe — Photos by Adam Lukac and Matthew Henry

Photo of a snow-covered treeline next to an open field, against a white sky — Photos by Adam Lukac and Matthew Henry

3. Day of Party (in your amply planned time slot):

Prepare any foods/drinks that are too fresh to do any earlier
Set up any quick/easy last-minute supplies and decorations you didn’t want up before
Prepare music/soundscape
Get dressed in your favourite white party outfit
Once everything’s ready, meditate or do any preferred self-care to get in a good head space if you aren’t already. You want to be relaxed, energized, and centered. You will feel clear-minded and refreshed, and guests will pick up on your contagiously good vibe and automatically be happier as well – everybody’s best interest!