<p>Parties have to be fun, but Diwali parties have to leave a mark. It is not just dancing to Bollywood songs, it is a perfect curation of appropriate decor, the correct drinks and food, a sprinkle of something extra and of course, a divine playlist. Here are a few starter ideas.</p>
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<p>Food is vital in helping your guest mingle. Keep it Indian and cutlery-free. Something homely like chakali, shankarpara, wafers, pedha, motichoor ladoo, and if we are feeling sporty, kulfis. With a budget constraint, BYOB is your best friend. But keep mixers ready. For non-drinkers, chhaas, fruit juices, and cocktail mixers (trust us, they taste much better without alcohol).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Party favours will make it a night to remember. A photo of you and your guest, stickers, tiny chocolates, a thoughtful message always make a lovely gift. Create a mini photobooth using online sites. Make sure to save something for youtself. Maybe a sheet where guests can leave messages or a memory jar where your guests can write something about you and the party.</p>
<h2>Save the date</h2>
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<p>The first impression is the last impression. Your invite has to be something that screams you. Other than the basics &nbsp;what, when, where, mention your dress code and something personal, like your photos, or an inside joke. Lastly, stick to your theme!</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Wear trads and enjoy.&rdquo; BORING. Jazz up your party with themes like &lsquo;Sangeet&rsquo; where the decor can be &rsquo;90s inspired, &lsquo;Bollywood ka Jalwa&rsquo; which is cab be a cool costume party, &lsquo;Taash &amp; Tamasha&rsquo;, &nbsp;a card-centric party, so the decor could be red, black, and white, and lastly, if you don&rsquo;t want anything elaborate, just name your average theme something cool.&nbsp;</p>

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