MemorraA housewarming party is a casual gathering to celebrate a new home, and most happen one to three months after moving in, with 15 to 40 guests. Waiting a few weeks is deliberate: it gives you time to unpack enough that the place is presentable. These parties are low-key, often an open-house format where guests drift in over a few hours, so the planning is light. The main thing you need is an accurate headcount for food and drink, and a clear address, since people are coming somewhere new. This guide covers timing, the guest list, invitations, and how to track RSVPs with a simple text and email invite.
When should you have a housewarming party?
One to three months after moving in. Early enough that it still feels like a celebration of the new place, late enough that you are unpacked and the house looks settled.
Pick a weekend afternoon or early evening for an open-house feel, which suits a housewarming better than a fixed sit-down time.
Who do you invite, and how?
Housewarmings are friendly and informal, so the list is friends, family, and often new neighbors. Most land between 15 and 40 guests.
Since it is casual and you likely have everyone's number, digital invitations fit well:
- •Send by text and email with the new address and a one-tap reply.
- •Make the address and parking clear, since people have not been there before.
- •Track a live count so you buy the right amount.
Memorra sends housewarming invitations by text and email and tracks replies, and a party this size usually fits the free tier for up to 25 guests.
How do you handle an open-house headcount?
Open-house parties are harder to count because people come and go. Ask guests to RSVP yes or no even if they cannot give an exact arrival time, so you know roughly how many to expect across the window.
- •Get a yes or no from each guest.
- •Plan food and drink for the confirmed count plus a buffer, since open-house guests graze.
- •Send a reminder to non-repliers a few days out.
What do you need on the day?
Keep it simple: easy finger food, enough drinks, somewhere for coats, and a clear path through the parts of the house you want to show. Lock a rough count two to three days before so you can shop.
A housewarming is the most relaxed party you will throw. Give yourself time to unpack, send a friendly invite with the address, and track a loose headcount, and your new place will feel like home with everyone in it.