Have you ever heard of a party called an open house? The term in English means “open house”. This celebration is usually organized when someone is moving to a new house. And if you're not getting married and you're just moving house, it's worth organizing a new house shower, so you'll get some little gifts that will lighten your monthly budget.
Check out the difference between the types of meeting:
- kitchen tea
The bridal shower precedes the wedding and is most often organized by the bride's family and friends. The event brings together only women who present the bride with household items.
- Tea bar
This is usually organized by the groom's friends and family and can bring together both men and women. The event aims to present the couple with utensils to set up a “bar at home”. The meeting, most of the time, is accompanied by barbecue and drinks.
- Open house – New house tea
In this case, the organizer is the person who is moving into a new house. The event should bring together friends and family, both men and women. The gifts are varied, but it boils down to items for the new house, trousseau, household items, decoration items, etc. To welcome people, afternoon tea, barbecue, cocktails can be offered… What matters is abusing your creativity!
When organizing an open house, put shame aside, but don't forget common sense. So that you don't have to define the gift that each guest will give you, create a list and let them choose which item they want to give you. Give options of a maximum of R$ 50, so it doesn't weigh on anyone's pocket.
Gift list suggestions:
- dish towels
- Apron
- Spice container
- sugar and salt shaker
- Can opener
- Cups
- Cutlery
- Main Courses
- colanders
- pot rest
- Sieve
- milkmaid
- Pizza shape
- Pots
- Cutting board
- Ice mold
- jugs
- Napkin holder
- Sewing kit
- Scissors
- Bathroom and kitchen rugs
- Keychain
- Cookbook
- jars for groceries
- Ironing board
*Think about utensils you will use daily.
invitations
If you are moving to a new house, you cannot afford to spend extra money, so be creative and, if possible, associate the invitation with some element related to the move, such as boxes, maps, keys, etc.
Decoration
This is another point that doesn't need to be worried, you can organize the meeting in your new house or even in a salon or a friend's house. Again, use the party theme for decoration, it is worth creating clothesline with clothes, house-shaped clippings, kitchen items themselves can help, among others.
eat and drink
A good option is party snacks, as they are practical and cheap. But you can opt for barbecue, pizza or anything else you like.
Gifts
The ideal is that the memory refers to this moment, it can be a mini pan, wooden spoon, or some sweet. Think about what your guests would like to receive.
Changes are always positive, and nothing better than celebrating this moment with friends and family. If you will soon be in a new house, start getting organized as soon as possible to celebrate the new phase.
Text written by Natália Nocelli from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team.
