Every Super Bowl party needs to be: stylish, scrumptious and satisfying Image: bhg.com
Right in the midst of cold weather and wintry gray skies comes the welcome warmth and excitement of Super Bowl weekend. Even better, it is the best excuse for a party that occurs all winter. Whether you host your family or invite the whole gang, the big game provides the perfect excuse to get creative with your home décor and entertaining.
I love to entertain almost as much as I love to decorate, so Super Bowl weekend is a win-win for me. What I don’t know about football I make up for in creativity and enthusiasm. So here are my three no-fail tips for making a Super Bowl event, well, super.
1-Make Your Party Stylish
Sure, all a Super Bowl party really requires is a television, snacks and beverages. Yet add a little style, and suddenly the event is memorable. Start with your invitation—a special invite promises a special event. It gives guests a preview of what’s to come.
Invitations don’t get more creative than this! A sports ticket-themed invite advertises a party no one will want to miss. Image: bhg.com
Yes, I admit I’m the type who likes to create handcrafted invites for parties and put them in the mail—I think they’re more fun and way more personal than an email invite. Image: SweetDStationery on etsy.com.
Style doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve got the guest list building, it’s time to get decorating. The Super Bowl provides the perfect theme for creative tablescapes. Skip the fresh flowers and candles and head right for the locker room for inspiration.
The food table is where everyone gathers, so make it special. Whether simple or elaborate, a football motif tablescape creates a topic of conversation. Image: dollarstorecrafts.com
Even utensil dispensers can join in the big game fun.
2-Make Your Party Scrumptious
Food is undeniably the heart of any party. As host, you’re not just feeding your guests—you’re entertaining their palettes. So be sure to offer a variety of food—sweet and savory, healthy and indulgent choices.
When it comes to easy-to-serve options, dips are always a big hit. And they appeal to a variety of guests because you can serve them with chips, crackers or veggies.
One of my all-time favorites (whether I’m hosting or attending) is a Pizza Dip. Image and full recipe: mybakingaddiction.com
Pizza Dip, always a hit, is also easy to make. Simply layer cream cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings and then bake until melted. Serve warm with toasted baguettes, crackers or chips.
Individual servings—like this seven-layer dip—are fun and practical. You can also serve celery and carrots with ranch dip this way. And for more style, dress up the cup with a custom sticker. Image: theberry.com.
Who says dips are just for chips? Image and full recipe: the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
This Monster Cookie Dough Dip can be served with pretzels, graham crackers, apples or animal crackers.
3-Make Your Party Satisfying
At the end of your event, you want all your guests to be glad they came (even if their team didn’t win). Consider every detail from their perspective. Ask yourself if your home feels welcoming. Is it a comfortable temperature? Have you introduced everyone and pointed out where they can put coats and purses? Do you have enough seating for everyone? If not, it’s a great time to add a new recliner or accent chair.
The Paris Accent Chair is my pick for stylish extra seating that will blend with most any existing décor.
Of course, the ultimate seating for a big game is a cozy, stylish sectional to accommodate many guests, paired with an oversized ottoman for putting their feet up in style or a cocktail table for holding those snacks within easy reach.
Margo sectional from Sam Moore is the perfect seating for the big game.
Lastly, as the party is winding down for the night, I like to send guests home with something to enjoy that will help them remember the event. There are no shortage of party favor ideas, but my personal favorites are: cupcakes, bags of M&Ms® candy in the team colors, and Hershey® bars covered with a custom sticker over the wrapper.
The finishing touch to any great event is the take-home favor. Image: the-baker-chick.com.
A sweet treat like these football-themed cupcakes are a guaranteed win. An easy way to send each one home is to put them in a plastic cup before wrapping them in plastic.
While you can spend weeks perusing game day recipes and decorating ideas on Pinterest®, I’ve gathered some of the most creative and stylish ideas here. Enjoy!
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