A welcome party for new students or new employees can be boring if it’s just the usual, so I want to plan some kind of surprise…
There might be more organizers with that playful spirit than you’d expect, right?
If you host a memorable welcome party, the guests will be delighted, and it could be a great opportunity to build stronger trust!
We’ll introduce a variety of ideas—from main-event-level surprises to simple room decorations—so please use them as inspiration.
I hope the heartfelt surprise you prepare is a success and that your welcome party turns out wonderfully.
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I thought it would be a small group, but…
Telling a small white lie in the advance announcement can also make for a surprise.
For example, you could announce it as a “small gathering,” and when they actually show up, everyone is there—ideas like this can create a surprise.
Put your creativity to work and make it a wonderful surprise!
Mirror cake
Do you know what a mirror cake is? It’s a cake with a glossy, jiggly coating that looks as beautiful as a mirror.
Thanks to its stunning appearance, it’s hugely popular for celebrations and events! In this video, we’re making a mirror cake with an eccentric marble pattern.
It’s the perfect surprise for an important welcome party—sure to make a big impact!
Balloon decorations
When it comes to surprises, you’ll want to put extra care into decorating the room, too.
Just imagining the guests’ astonished faces the moment they walk in makes you want to go all out with the decorations.
By floating lots of balloons on the ceiling, you can hang message cards and photos around the room!
Surprise guest appearance
The classic surprise appearance by the person themselves, familiar from TV shows! It’s truly shocking, isn’t it? Whether it’s someone you’ve always admired, a celebrity, a singer—you name it.
If you want to maximize the target’s surprise, this is a highly effective idea.
Plan everything meticulously, from the preliminary research to the execution!
Surprise present
Speaking of surprises, they’re usually done without any prior notice, so the target can’t help but be shocked, right? If you’re going to surprise someone, you want it to be fun and make them happy! For those who feel that way, this is a surefire choice.
How about simply preparing a gift? For a welcome party, items they can use for their studies or work going forward would be great, too!
Sketchbook movie from my former department
If it’s an internal department transfer, how about asking members from the previous department to write supportive messages and turning them into a sketchbook relay video? You can add fun, video-specific edits, making it a visually enjoyable surprise.
It’s also nice that the sketchbook remains with you afterward!
A surprise cake with marble chocolates inside!?
This is like a dream—a moving surprise! When you cut the cake, colorful marble chocolates spill out from inside: the sweetest surprise ever.
It looks incredibly photogenic, and it’s irresistible for anyone with a sweet tooth, so I’m sure many people will be delighted!