How do I Throw a Sleigh Riding Party?
Winter not only means cold weather and snow fall in certain parts of the country, but it also means that sleigh rides are once again available to the public. Combine chilly winter weather and sleigh rides with a group of your closest friends and family, and you have the perfect idea for a winter social gathering. With a little preparation you can plan and throw a sleigh party that you and your guests won't soon forget. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Make a rough guest list. Decide if you want a casual party of just a few friends or if you plan to throw a larger one, such as a holiday party. Determining your budget for a sleigh ride party can help you to decide how big or small of a party you can hold.
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Locate a farm, ranch or resort that offers sleigh rides. Choose a location that has a rental hall or a party room that can be used to house your guests as they wait for their sleigh ride. Some farms may include the use of a party or banquet room as a part of the sleigh ride package.
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Call to make reservations in advance to confirm that you are able to book the date that you want to hold your party on. Inform them of how many guests you are inviting to your party to ensure that they can accommodate your needs. Rent sleighs that will seat groups of people. Inquire as to the capacity for each sleigh ride to determine how many different rides will be needed to accommodate your party. Many sleigh rides have a maximum number of guests who can ride at one time without tiring out the horses.
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Send out invitations. Include directions to the farm. Instruct guests to dress appropriately in warm layered clothing to protect against the cold. Request an RSVP so that you can have an actual head count prior to your party.
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Contact a caterer for your party to feed your guests as they wait for their turn on the sleigh ride. If you prefer, have a potluck and ask guests to contribute food. For more casual sleigh ride parties, serve a selection of hors d'oeuvres.
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Bring thick warm blankets for you and your guests. Some sleigh rides include blankets while others do not. Bring extra blankets, even if your sleigh ride includes them.
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Ask guests to bring an empty thermos and fill them with hot chocolate or warm cider at the party. Bring cookies that can be taken on the sleigh ride. If it is the holiday season bring Christmas cookies for your guests and their children.
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Bring a portable CD player that runs on batteries. Include music that fits the season or the mood of your sleigh ride party. For example if your party is for the holiday season, bring Christmas music or lead the group in Christmas carols.
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Tips & Warnings
Bring a disposable camera and take pictures of guests on the sleigh ride.
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- Photo Credit Russian winter image by Aleksandr Kulikov from Fotolia.com
