Need trunk party ideas for your new college attendee? We at Peerspace got you!
Heading off to college is always a bittersweet occasion for parents. You want your child to fly high and achieve their dreams — but you’re also sad for them to leave the nest and nervous about them living on their own. That’s where a trunk party comes in handy.
At a trunk party, guests bring gifts to help your child “pack their trunk” for college life. Gifts can include important essentials, like sheets, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food, and fun stuff, like dorm decorations. It’s a fun way to celebrate a new chapter and get a new college attendee off on the right foot. Use these 12 creative trunk party ideas to guide your party planning and create an awesome celebration!
1. Find an awesome spot to host
Step 1 of any good party: figure out where you’re hosting. While you could always throw one last house party to see your child off, you can make the party more memorable and special by booking an awesome party venue.
Check out Peerspace if you need help choosing an ideal spot. Think of it like an Airbnb for party venues. You can book spaces in cities from New York to London – and snag them for affordable hourly rates.
Some venues that could be awesome for a trunk party include:
To find available venues near you, just tell Peerspace what you’re planning (a party, in this case) and your city. Then, just hit search and browse the results. You can filter your listings by price, number of attendees, and amenities until you find one that ticks all the boxes. Send your top choices to your soon-to-be-college attendee, and pick your favorite.
2. Make a gift registry
While the premise behind a trunk party is to “pack a trunk” with college essentials, gifts are totally optional if your child already has everything they need.
But if you are asking for gifts, an online registry can help guide your guests on what to bring. You can use MyRegistry.com to create a universal wish list of essential college supplies from sites all across the internet. You can include items like non-perishable food from the grocery store, dorm organization items like bins, and maybe a few fun things too.
3. Customize your invitations
Once you’ve sorted your date, time, and venue, it’s time to get the word out. This calls for some customized trunk party invitations for your guests. You can use services like Evite to customize and send online party invitations – and you can even include digital RSVPs to track the guest list. See ya, postage fees.
Beyond the time, date, and address, be sure to include info about the trunk party and include a link to the gift registry – if you’re accepting gifts, that is.
Combine your trunk party ideas with our garden party ideas for a beautiful outdoor event!
