How to Throw the Ultimate Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Grab your ugly sweaters and get ready to throw the ultimate ugly Christmas sweater party. From the decor to the food to the games, here’s your guide to make your shindig the one to remember!

1. Send Out Invites


Whether you send invites via Facebook or opt to send custom invitations, spread the news about your Ugly Christmas Sweater party at least 2-3 weeks before the event. Here’s some invites that caught our eye + explain everything guests would need to know regarding your shindig:
Ugly Sweater Party Invite by JM Custom Invites
The Uglier the Better Christmas Sweater Party Invite by Chynna Hansen Designs
Ugly Sweater Party Invitations by Oh Lilly Designs
Don We Now Our Ugly Sweater Invites by Heartwood Paperie

2. Get Your Ugly Sweater


Don’t wait until the last second, go out to your local thrift store or go online to purchase your oh-so-wonderfully-tacky Christmas sweater. Need some inspiration? We’ve done some research and here are the results:
Mystery Grab Bag Vintage Ugly Sweaters
Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweater
Custom Christmas Vacation Ugly Sweatshirt
Holiday Sweater Vest
A Christmas Story Fragile Leg Lamp Sweater

Ugly christmas sweaters! Available!

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3. What Are We Eating?


It’s usually good to supply food to your party of ugly sweater wearers. We recommend going for finger foods and appetizers that are easy for everyone to graze on all party. Lucky for you, we have seriously delicious munchies for you to make for your guests.

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4. Set the Mood


Your clothing isn’t the only thing that needs to get in ugly Christmas sweater mode, your house needs it too! Dress up the house with the following:
Ugly Sweater Party Banner
Christmas Pillow – Let it Snow
Christmas Sweater Printable
Ugly Christmas Sweater Custom Snapchat Filter

Oh – and don’t forget the playlist to set the atmosphere! Get your fill of all the best Christmas music here!

5. Swag


We LOVE swag from parties, so give your guests something for them to remember your outrageous party by! Here are a couple ideas:
Eat, Drink and Be Tacky Christmas Koozies
Let’s Get Lit Christmas Party Cups
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Awards

6. Activities


Keep your fellow ugly sweater wearers entertained with fun things for everyone to do. Some examples are a fun photo booth, Instagram-worthy frame, Instagram-worthy frame, Cards Against Humanity – Christmas Edition, jingle in the trunk and more!


7. Drinks on Drinks


While having drinks isn’t a requirement, we all know that adding adult beverages can spice up the party. Here are some great ideas for hydration:
Great Grandad’s Eggnog
Fireball Whiskey Jello Shots
Holly Jolly Jello Shots
Christmas Cookie Jello Shots
Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Floats
Christmas Sangria

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