Have a Memorable New Year's Eve Party

Pull out all the stops this year to create a memorable holiday party to welcome the New Year!

Check out the ideas below to help you get a jump on planning your end of year celebration.

Choose a theme.
Get great theme and party game ideas, customized invitations and decorations and lots of party supplies at Party411.com. Design your own candy-bar wrappers to match your invitations or theme. Use the handy drink calculator to help you determine how much alcohol you'll need to buy ahead of time. Ask for help planning your party; from the homepage, click on "Party Advice" in the left-hand sidebar. Go to: www.party411.com or call 877-514-8411.

Send paperless invitations.
Save on postage and time by sending e-mail invitations. Guests can RSVP with one simple mouse click, and you'll get the response the same day. Design your own e-vite by choosing a fun background and uploading your favorite image.
Go to: www.evite.com

Buy more, save more.
Order a case of assorted party kits (that include tiaras, hats, horns, streamers, banners, centerpieces) for a minimum of four people to a maximum of 100. Get a discount on all party supplies when you order large quantities.
Go to: www.bulkpartysupplies.com or call 951-471-8812 or 866-372-6872.

Set it to music.
Do more than sing along to Auld Lang Syne this year, jazz things up with a fun, party mix. Theme the music to a particular decade and watch your guests' inhibitions melt away.
$13 per CD, go to: www.partysupplieshut.com
Or, go to: www.partysuppliesbyvicki.com

Capture the moment.
Leave disposable cameras around the house so your guests will feel like taking a spontaneous photo now and again throughout the night. Print them out and send to guests as a nice keepsake. Personalize the camera by adding your own message, photo or logo for free.
$4.99 each in quantities of 20, go to: www.cameras4you.com