Want to Throw the Perfect Day Party? Here’s How!

Summer is here! As the days get longer, and the sun shines brighter, we grow far less content to wait until after dark to go dancing. Throwing a Day Party is the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and take advantage of the nice weather.

We know nightlife here at Bollywood Dreams Entertainment. Over the last decade, we’ve thrown countless Jai Ho! parties across the United States, so we’re no strangers to dancing until the sun comes up. But a Day Party? An event where we party before the sun begins to set? That was uncharted territory – until now! This 4th of July, we’re excited to host our first-ever Red, White & Bollywood Day Party – and we have had so much fun planning it, that we wanted to create this guide for you!

Here are the steps to making your Day Party an afternoon to remember:

• Choose a Venue – Explore Indoor & Outdoor!

What do Real Estate and Social Events have in common? Location, location, location! It’s important to find the right venue for your Day Party – one that takes advantage of its natural resources and adds to the overall experience of your event. Having previously hosted our annual Holi festival party at White Owl Social Club in SE Portland, we knew it would be the perfect place! Voted Portland’s Best Patio, the newly remodeled outdoor area houses the perfect vibe for dancing and drinks under the sun – with an equally cool indoor bar and seating area.

Finding the right venue will set your day party apart from the rest.

• Classic Cocktails – But Make Them Your Own!

Okay, the first ingredient for a successful Day Party is clearly booze – namely brunch-style cocktails like Mimosas and Bloody Marys! However, the line between “Essential” and “Basic” is a fine one, so you’ll want to add a personal twist to your drink specials. We decided to serve Mango Mimosas and Desi Bloody Marys (the latter with Garam Masala added) to further reflect our theme: Independence Day with Indian flair! We also worked with the kitchen staff at our venue, White Owl Social Club, to revamp some of their house favorites exclusively for this event: Tikka Masala Wings and Curried Tofu Bites will be on the menu!

Keeping a classic recipe with a themed twist is a surefire way to create a memorable day party. 

• Theme Parties – Creative Hosts = Creative Guests!

Everyone loves a chance to get together and dance in the middle of the afternoon, but a good Theme can separate your day party from just another ordinary day. Choosing a theme doesn’t have to be difficult – in fact, the more established of a theme you select, the easier it will be for your guests to dress up and celebrate accordingly! We all may know someone who will stay up all night sewing a brand new outfit for an event, but simply picking a color or style of clothes to encourage attendees to wear allows a greater number of guests to  feel like they are a part of the party.

Since our day party is on the 4th of July itself, we knew our theme just had to be Red, White & Bollywood! If your event falls on an existing holiday, don’t be afraid to embrace its traditions! 

• Create an Experience – Unique Memories Last Forever!

So, what’s next? You’ve curated an exciting menu with delicious food and drink specials, promoted a theme that got your attendees dressed to the nines – is that enough? In this day and age of social media, parties are all about creating an experience: finding what is going to make your guests reach for their phones and say “oh, I HAVE to add this to my Story!” Even with the best DJs spinning, attendees will have to take a break from tearing up the dance floor. For our 4th of July Day Party, we’ll have face painters as well as henna artists, a selfie photobooth with fun props, and more surprise Americana and Indian elements.

Reflecting your theme throughout the event’s decor and having special activities and amenities will level your day party up!

We are so thrilled to take over the iconic patio at White Owl, transforming it with red, white, and blue decor while simultaneously transporting you to India for a day party like Portland has never seen before! We hope everything we’ve learned about throwing the perfect day party has inspired you to try something new and make lasting memories. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

Join us: Red, White & Bollywood Day Party in Portland