Las Vegas may be far for a casino-themed party, but the excitement of a casino dinner party can be brought right to your doorstep. It is a fabulous way to combine the thrill of gambling with the elegance of a fine dining experience shared with your loved ones. Your guests can enjoy a night of feasting and activities such as playing blackjack, poker, and even roulette. While putting all these together may seem like a lot of work, you can ace it with the right tips. With this, you will leave a lasting impression on your guests and make them anticipate the next party. Here are some helpful tips worth considering if you want to have a memorable casino-themed dinner party.
Planning the Party
A party gets started first with planning before D-day. Planning a casino-themed dinner party entails setting a practical budget amid competing alternatives. Knowing the limit to what you can spend is crucial to avoid wasting your resources. Therefore, it is ideal that you first create a guest list, and then make a list of the things you need and their cost. They will typically include the venue, decoration, casino games and entertainment, refreshments, prizes, making and sending invites etc. Allocate funds to the important items and be sure to leave out things you can do without. If you prefer a particular dress code for the dinner party, it is right to mention it in the invitation so your guests will dress the part.
Choose the Right Venue
This should be dependent on the guest list and what you know will be convenient for all of you. You should also consider sending out invitations with the venue of the party early on. A typical backyard space will work well if you want a more intimate party with some family members and friends playing games from online casinos. This can be a great and memorable way to introduce online casinos to those who have never played them before. You will get to create a modern twist to your party. Otherwise, a bigger location is worth looking into especially if you have several guests coming or want to bring in several physical casino games to create a lasting impression. While deciding on a location, you must consider a place where your guests won’t have a hard time locating your venue or finding a parking space.
Brighten Up the Scene
A casino-themed party cannot be complete if it is not looking like one. While you have a creative license, you must be strategic in choosing the right casino colour scheme while paying attention to the details. You should transform the venue into a mini-casino with the right tablecloths, balloons streamers in black, red and gold colours. These are classic casino colours. Neon green, yellow and bright red colours are great if you want a more vibrant and energetic casino vibe. The use of giant dice, playing cards and catchy casino signs can never be overlooked when replicating a casino-like atmosphere. Music sets the right mood for the evening. Create a good playlist with classic Las Vegas tunes and jazz music to give your dinner party that authentic casino feel.
Get Casino Games and Equipment
One of the main attractions of a casino-themed dinner party is the casino games. They range from Blackjack, Baccarat, Bingo, Slots, Big Six Wheel, Craps, etc. Some professional-grade equipment like poker tables, roulette wheels, and blackjack tables can be rented from party supply stores. You may also consider hiring dealers hiring professional dealers to run the games and enhance the experience. Aside from this, there are still smaller home-version casino setups that are affordable and cheaper to purchase outright. However, it’s worth noting that casino entertainment isn’t cheap. When not properly planned, you may end up spending more than you budgeted.
Provide Food and Drinks Fit for High Rollers
It is a dinner party after all, therefore a casino-themed dinner party isn’t complete without an exquisite menu. You should ideally provide meals and drinks within your budget. They should also be what your guests will enjoy while playing casino games. Having a private chef at the dinner party will add a touch of class to the party. Otherwise, making or getting chocolate-dipped fruit, deep-fried snacks, meatballs, and buffalo wings are great options. Classic cocktails such as wine, whiskeys, bourbons, cosmopolitans and martinis are a welcome addition. You can also set up a buffet station where guests can take a break from the games and enjoy a meal or two.
Prizes and Gifts for Everyone
In casino games, there are bound to be losers where there is a winner. So instead of spending and playing the games with real money, use poker chips or play money instead. At the end of the night, guests can exchange their winnings for prizes. Depending on the budget at hand, these prizes can be anything from bottles of wine, customised shot glasses, personalised playing cards, and casino-themed goodies or boxes of chocolates to larger items like gift cards or themed gift baskets. If it is not on the menu, you can even add the Roulette Red cocktail or the Blackjack Martini which are signature casino drinks ideal for a casino-themed dinner party. You can wrap up an amazing night by presenting gift bags to your guests especially those who may not have had a good night wining in the games. It all depends on the impression you want to create.
Wrapping Up
By paying attention to these details for organizing a casino-themed dinner party, you can create a dinner party that’s both sophisticated and entertaining. While the party is going on, ensure that everyone is having a good time, especially with the games. When it is about time to end the party, gather everyone and cheerfully announce the winners of the casino games. Distribute prizes and gifts and thank everyone for coming.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
