Hosting An Adult Sleepover

How to Host the Ultimate Adult Sleepover

Cath Kidston - cathkidston.com

Some of our best childhood memories are of sleepovers – snacks, movies, and gossip made for the ultimate night with friends. Instead of just looking back fondly, why not host the ultimate adult sleepover? This time, there’s no “lights out” deadline to stop the fun!

Take off those heels and get into your slippers – grab popcorn and face masks. We will explore the best tips and tricks to organise the ultimate adult sleepover.

Set a theme

Whether this is a “night at the movies” or a throwback to your childhood around the 80s, 90s, or noughties, setting a theme can provide plenty of entertainment for your evening. You can splash out on decorations or set up karaoke. This will add structure to your evening while being a fun novelty. A theme can help organise the other tips in this list, such as drinks and a movie marathon.

Make it a cocktail party

Adding alcohol to your night-in can make this a sleepover to remember - or forget! You could assign each member to make cocktail recipes based on the theme and throw a contest for the best drink – including mocktail alternatives for your friends who don’t drink. This is a fantastic way to bring out your friends’ competitive spirits while everyone gets to enjoy new drinks. If you plan to have a movie marathon during your sleepover, you could play drinking bingo. This involves setting a list of rules and things to look out for. If you are watching cheesy rom-coms of the nineties, you can drink every time the lead male confesses his love in public, for example.

Food

Food and snacks are a staple of any sleepover, and an adult one is no exception. However, you don’t have parents telling you what you can’t eat this time.

Splash out and gather as much junk food as possible – it is good to splurge occasionally. Set up a pizza-making station so that your friends can try their hand at making the best pizzas. Offer toppings

Play games

Games are a brilliant way to get everyone involved. Depending on your style, you can focus on board games. Get close and personal with a game of twister or accuse Professor Plum of murder in Cluedo.

Or, if video games are more your style, set up a Mario Kart tournament to prove that you are the best at Rainbow Road.

Whatever game you choose, it can help bring everyone together. This can be particularly useful if you are inviting groups of friends that haven’t met before. A bit of friendly competition can help ease the tension.

Dress in style

And what is an evening without photographs to embarrass each other with in the future? Set up a photo booth full of silly costumes and accessories.

Adding an intrigue wall for the evening could have many benefits. Not only would the decorations add style to your event, but it could be the perfect place to get those Instagramworthy photographs. You can even go all out and wear matching pyjama sets, themed to go with your sleepover! These can make for some amazing group photographs.

Take party bags to the next level

Remember those bags of goodies you would get at the end of a birthday party or sleepover? Why not make some of your own! Grab a weekend bag for each guest and fill it with all the gifts and goodies your friends might need for the night. Eye masks, pyjamas, toiletries, snacks, and drinks tailored to your friends’ likes.

Your friends will appreciate this as a reminder of the evening, and you could even make the adult sleepovers a monthly ritual, using these items over again. By making these reusable adult party bags, you can make each guest feel accounted for.

Pamper session

The work week can be tiring, so why not spend this time relaxing and rejuvenating with your friends? Treat them to a miniature spa session at your home. Warm up towels in a slow cooker and start the aromatherapy. Spend time focusing on each other by doing manicures and pedicures. Not only will your guests be able to relax, but this will allow for conversation to flow.

If you want to have a bit of fun with it, you can pay homage to the sleepovers of your past and attempt to put makeup on each other. Then settle down with face masks and popcorn in front of the TV!

Sleepovers are all about friends, fun, and food - now, you can add cocktails into the mix. It is a time to spend undivided attention with those you love most. A whole night of reminiscence and laughter. Set up a nostalgic theme to get your childhood memories flowing or spend the evening playing games. Whatever you choose to do, an adult sleepover can bring you closer to your friends and provide that much-needed quality time that conflicting schedules make difficult to achieve.