How to plan a party, birthday, or
event this Autumn

It’s time to say goodbye to Summer and say hello to Autumn! As the dark nights draw in and the weather takes a turn, it’s the perfect time to start researching Autumn party ideas.

From choosing your Autumn theme, to organising food, games, and decorations. Whether it’s an Autumn birthday, engagement, or a party just for the sake of it we wanted to help to guide you into organising a flawless celebration from start to finish!

1. Autumn party themes

September to December boasts multiple occasions fit for hosting a party, not to mention the many birthdays, weddings and engagements that we’ve all waited so long to have! But what theme would best suit your Autumn party?

Autumn Party Theme Ideas

Goodbye Summer – When the dark nights start drawing in, you can catch some beautiful sun sets that will give Autumnal party vibes. Host a goodbye summer barbecue or cookout, decorate with tinkly lights, and wish the summer nights a farewell!

Autumnal – Some people live for an Autumn theme, amazing colours and decorations combined with cosy clothing and heart-warming Autumn party food. Use this inspiration to mix with any Autumn birthday, wedding or celebration and you’re in for a winner!

Oktoberfest - Bring on the pretzels and beer! Bring Germany to your house or home pub with costumes, decorations and Bratwurst… celebrate this adult only occasion any time through October.

Halloween – Who doesn’t love a Halloween party? Fancy dress, freaky finger food and spooky decorations sounds like the pinnacle of fun right now and the perfect party to get you in the Autumn swing.

Bonfire – Whether your bonfire is big or small, it will certainly get you in the harvest mood. Wrap up warm, serve hot chocolates or beer around the firepit and begin the countdown to Christmas in the right way!

Pre-Christmas – The run up to Christmas is always a busy time for everyone. Your calendar is filled with work secret santa parties, family celebrations and nights out with friends! Host the perfect party, before it’s new year, new me time in January!

2. Autumn party décor

Now that you have chosen your theme, it’s time to decorate!

Decorations for any party can be as subtle or as extra as you see fit. For a goodbye summer barbecue, you might just opt for some twinkly fairy lights, for an Oktoberfest shindig you might tablecloths, bunting and personalised bar runners or for a Halloween extravaganza you might choose banners along every wall.

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3. Autumn party favours

You’ve got your theme and your décor down, now it’s time for party favours - the one thing that will turn your shindig into not just any old party but a celebration to remember!

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4. Autumn party foods

Time to think of the finer details for your Autumn party, including food. The food will hugely depend on your theme. Here are some suggestions based on Step 1 of our guide!

Goodbye Summer – For your final farewell to summer we’d highly recommend a barbecue or cookout. A hog roast always gives Autumn vibes… or tone it down with some sausages and burgers.

Autumnal – You could go the whole hog with pumpkin soups, pumpkin pies or a thanksgiving feast. Or simplify your offering with some smaller appetisers that will perfectly fit your Autumn party food theme.

Oktoberfest – You can’t throw an Oktoberfest party without the traditional menu, here are some suggestions to fit the bill:

• Schweinebraten (roast pork)
• Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock)
• Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick)
• Würstl (sausages)
• Brezen (pretzels)
• Knödel (potato or flour dumplings)
• Käsespätzle (cheese noodles)

Halloween – Here’s where you can get super creative. Check out some of these awesome Halloween party food ideas

Bonfire – We’d always recommend staying totally traditional for your bonfire party! Pie and peas, bonfire toffee and candied apples. Wrap up warm, around the fire and eating these delicious heart-warming foods sounds like an Autumnal dream!

Pre-Christmas – Who doesn’t love a buffet? For a ‘run up to Christmas’ party, we’d suggest your standard finger food buffet – maybe throwing some Xmas themed party treats in there, for example pigs in blankets and mini Christmas puds!

Autumn Party Food Ideas

We hope we have given you some inspiration to take away for when you begin to plan your Autumn party!

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