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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We are fairly new here and what with daily commitments it's sometimes hard arrange a meet, so thinking about hosting a house party of sorts and have no idea where to start we would happily provide drinks and nibbles and very cheesy music is that all there is to it any advice welcome x |
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By *razy-CplCouple
over a year ago
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"Just be very careful about who you invite. Especially if it's your own house.  "
 have to agree , be carefull, have a good mix of single females , guys and cpls , meet verified if possible too
Mrs crazy |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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Invite friends and people u have met keep it manageable most will bring their own drink possible supply soft drinks and coffee if some are staying over a nakid breakfast is a good idea to kick off the morning 
Well that's my take on it
And yes I am free as is my partner in crime |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are fairly new here and what with daily commitments it's sometimes hard arrange a meet, so thinking about hosting a house party of sorts and have no idea where to start we would happily provide drinks and nibbles and very cheesy music is that all there is to it any advice welcome x"
my advice is do not do it find your feet here first take your time get to know people on here first . I REPEAT DO NOT DO IT.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To b honest not being bad but I would advise very strongly against having one . U don't know what ur getting into it could turn out great r else it could end up being ur worse Nitemare . "
DONT DO IT
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thanks guys for all your advice much appreciated, we are members of swinging club here in limerick already have been a few times not a lot happened maybe a bad night |
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By (user no longer on site)
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We host parties as do many others ..We wouldnt jump into hosting a swinging party in ur own home unless its with people you have met before and know well..its surprising how many wont treat the place with respect when your inviting strangers ..good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks guys for all your advice much appreciated, we are members of swinging club here in limerick already have been a few times not a lot happened maybe a bad night "
just be careful on here
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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More than likely it would be complete strangers attending maybe we are a bit dencne in our thinking perhaps we should attend one first SO PARTY INVITES WELCOME xx |
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I have the odd house party now n gain... only invite verified folks u know or know thru friends.. send the guestlist out a couple of days before to let ur guests get chatting.. also set house rules and post these with ur guestlist ie: wot rooms ur allowed to play in/not play in, where smoking is allowed or not and most importantly, get urself waterproof mattress protectors... these are a must fr parties!! Have fun |
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"Thanks guys for all your advice much appreciated, we are members of swinging club here in limerick already have been a few times not a lot happened maybe a bad night "
Let us know when you are going to the club again
House parties are the best but you need to be sure of the mix and who is coming. One bad invite destroys it for everybody. Usually best to avoid using own home as have heard of people having uninvited visitors afterwards.... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Muster couple ye are very near us the last time we went we couldn't get a taxi home e left us home we would defo attend again if ye guys were going xxxx |
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"I have the odd house party now n gain... only invite verified folks u know or know thru friends.. send the guestlist out a couple of days before to let ur guests get chatting.. also set house rules and post these with ur guestlist ie: wot rooms ur allowed to play in/not play in, where smoking is allowed or not and most importantly, get urself waterproof mattress protectors... these are a must fr parties!! Have fun "
Excellent advice! We also host small gatherings from time to time. Some other things that work well for us are: Start inviting at least 3 weeks before the event so people can save the date, babysitters, book accom, etc.
Over-invite: If you're looking for 5 cpls, invite and get confirmation from 10, you'll find people will drop out as the date gets closer (for many reasons).
If numbers start dropping close to the date, don't panic and start inviting randomers you don't know, unverified peeps, etc. A party with 4 good cpls where everyone connects is a lot more fun than a party with 10 cpls where some of them are bad eggs.
Spreading the guest list in advance also helps root out any issues some guests may have with each other.
Make clear a start and cut-off arrival time. I.e. No arrivals after 10pm without prior agreement (we've found this to be very important).
While sometimes a little lame, a simple icebreaker once everyone arrives can work really well and can get the action started quickly.
We provide soft drinks, small amount of nibbles and any booze that happens to be in the cupboards. We expect and make clear that people need to bring their own, which no-one has ever seemed to have an issue with. Hence we don't charge for attending. Some hosts provide good food and booze and charge a small amount to attend, some provide food and booze and don't charge.
Finally....may seem obvious, but make sure it's definitely not going to be a weekend that Aunt Flo is visiting!!!!!
Have fun! |
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"I have the odd house party now n gain... only invite verified folks u know or know thru friends.. send the guestlist out a couple of days before to let ur guests get chatting.. also set house rules and post these with ur guestlist ie: wot rooms ur allowed to play in/not play in, where smoking is allowed or not and most importantly, get urself waterproof mattress protectors... these are a must fr parties!! Have fun
Excellent advice! We also host small gatherings from time to time. Some other things that work well for us are: Start inviting at least 3 weeks before the event so people can save the date, babysitters, book accom, etc.
Over-invite: If you're looking for 5 cpls, invite and get confirmation from 10, you'll find people will drop out as the date gets closer (for many reasons).
If numbers start dropping close to the date, don't panic and start inviting randomers you don't know, unverified peeps, etc. A party with 4 good cpls where everyone connects is a lot more fun than a party with 10 cpls where some of them are bad eggs.
Spreading the guest list in advance also helps root out any issues some guests may have with each other.
Make clear a start and cut-off arrival time. I.e. No arrivals after 10pm without prior agreement (we've found this to be very important).
While sometimes a little lame, a simple icebreaker once everyone arrives can work really well and can get the action started quickly.
We provide soft drinks, small amount of nibbles and any booze that happens to be in the cupboards. We expect and make clear that people need to bring their own, which no-one has ever seemed to have an issue with. Hence we don't charge for attending. Some hosts provide good food and booze and charge a small amount to attend, some provide food and booze and don't charge.
Finally....may seem obvious, but make sure it's definitely not going to be a weekend that Aunt Flo is visiting!!!!!
Have fun!"
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By (user no longer on site)
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Get to know folks first - attend the socials or parties others run - get a feel for how the best ones are managed before you attempt to run your own. Security and privacy are top watchwords. |
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"We are fairly new here and what with daily commitments it's sometimes hard arrange a meet, so thinking about hosting a house party of sorts and have no idea where to start we would happily provide drinks and nibbles and very cheesy music is that all there is to it any advice welcome x"
If you are inviting a squirter, check with your household insurance provider if you have adequte flood protection cover!
Best of luck guys, I can tell based on your enquiring minds that you will host a formidable event. Be sure to check in with Celtic Couple, they have done this before and I always noted the diligence of their meticulous planning. |
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By *ocvix17Couple
over a year ago
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We have done most things on the scene but have only had the odd couple over to our house. There are pluses to doing things at home.
I would say set up intical meet and greet near your house - see who turns up and then take it from there.
Due to our nosie neighbours we can do group party's in our house just one two peeps. Had thought of hiring house down country and getting couples to join us but never took it further. Best of luck with idea and you could put us on guest list ! Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are fairly new here and what with daily commitments it's sometimes hard arrange a meet, so thinking about hosting a house party of sorts and have no idea where to start we would happily provide drinks and nibbles and very cheesy music is that all there is to it any advice welcome x
If you are inviting a squirter, check with your household insurance provider if you have adequte flood protection cover!
Best of luck guys, I can tell based on your enquiring minds that you will host a formidable event. Be sure to check in with Celtic Couple, they have done this before and I always noted the diligence of their meticulous planning."
Good advice - maybe try meet up with some other private party hosts for a cuppa and have a chat and get some ideas. I'm sure there is things they could tell you face to face that they may not be able or want to say on the open forum
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