Cannabis-friendly parties have risen in popularity over the past few years due to more and more states legalizing marijuana. What is a cannabis-friendly party and why throw a weed-themed party? We’re glad you asked. It’s when herb-lovers come together in a space where consuming cannabis is allowed and encouraged at the event. This is often preferred by weed lovers over alcohol because there is no chance of blackouts and hangovers, but rather coming together and laughing all night long, or tapping into the creative parts of your brain. 

Preparing for Different Types of Cannabis-Friendly Parties

1. Brainstorm Weed Party Ideas

The first thing you will want to start out with is brainstorming weed party ideas and choosing a theme you want to go with. If you already have creative ideas on what you would like to do, fantastic! If not, you can always work with an event planning team to help you host the best cannabis-friendly bash around. Once you decide on a theme, this will help you plan out the rest of the details of the party.

2. Choose a Venue

Now that you have chosen your theme, you will want to look at 420 friendly venues for parties. There are many party venues in Los Angeles to choose from, and depending on the state and city, these may be easier to come by than you imagine. Make sure you do your research and call different venues to discuss what you have in mind. After talking to numerous event spaces, you can start to compare pricing as well which will help you negotiate.

3. Guest List and Invitations

Next, you will want to decide on your guest list. Make sure that the size of the party you’re envisioning matches the capacity of the venue, so you don’t have a party that is too over-crowded or too empty and spacious. Once you know how many guests will attend, it’s time to send out the invitations. You will want to make sure you give people ample time to plan and mark their calendars for your event.

4. Create a Playlist

Creating a playlist really sets the tone and mood for the whole party. When people get high, music and vibes are everything, so make sure you curate a specific playlist for the experience you’re trying to create for your guests. Maybe creating a playlist and letting guests add to it before the party could be a fun way to engage with them.

5. CBD Mocktails and Snacks

We suggest doing something fun like CBD mocktails to keep the theme of the party and to prevent people from getting crossfaded. There’s nothing worse than people going overboard with smoking and drinking. Also be prepared with snacks for people to munch on all night long.

6. Plan the Entertainment

Making sure there is fun entertainment at the party will help make people stay all night long. Are you going to have live music? Games? Photobooths? Maybe something more creative like easels for people to paint? Decide what you want to have at your party that will make people enjoy the atmosphere.

7. Provide Transportation

It is always a good idea when planning a cannabis-friendly party to make sure you provide transportation for your guests. Whether it’s a shuttle or private drivers, make sure your guests get home safe so your party doesn’t end in any disasters.

8. Leave Guests with a Goodie Bags

Finally, leave your guests with something to remember them by. There are so many fun cannabis and CBD oil infused products these days to make a fun little goodie bag for your guests to leave with. 

At Piovra Group, we would be more than happy to help you plan your next event and find a cannabis event space in Los Angeles given our long list of connections and relationships. If you can envision it, we can bring it to life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long do you suggest sending out invitations in advance?
A: We always recommend 4-6 weeks in advance and if it’s around a holiday, 6-8 weeks in advance.

Q: Is it a bad idea to have normal cocktails as an option?
A: Not necessarily. You may have guests who want to attend but don’t smoke and having a cocktail option could be good for them. However, you do drastically increase your chances of guests smoking and drinking, which can turn messy quickly. 

Q: What should I base my final decision on when it comes to choosing a venue?
A: We recommend comparing the price with all the benefits the venue has to offer. That’s why it is always a good idea to see your options side by side.