You want your party to be a success and enjoyable, just like anyone would. You want people to have fun and leave your party saying that it was enjoyable. You want the people to be able to enjoy the social event without many worries. I’m sure you also want the party to follow your plan, and not have very many dull moments. If this is true, I would suggest you follow these steps to planning a successful party.
The first step to planning a party would be to sit down with a paper and pencil and think about first, who and why are you throwing this party, such as a teenage birthday or a engagement party. Know for whom you are planning, such as the age group of the people that will be attending the event. Also know why you are planning this party; therefore, you will want to know if the event is a birthday party or a baby shower. You want to make sure you don’t have 21 year olds playing pin the tale on the donkey. As you think about these things, write down your ideas about what they might find interesting. You will want to make your list of people that you will be inviting to your party as well.
Secondly, it is time to think about when you are going to host the party. During this step, you will want to consider finding out the availability of the guest. When are they free, what time of day works best in their schedules, and how long they can plan to stay? You will want to try to plan your party when it is most convenient for your guests, so that they won't be forced to do much arranging their schedule to attend. This will make it easier for them to actually show up.
Next, try to single out what type of foods and beverages you will provide. Realize what time your party is planned for, and think about what type of food would go best with your timing. Is it lunchtime? Maybe sandwiches would be a good choice with a fruit platter. Now you will want to think about your beverages. Are you throwing a party for someone that would enjoy soda, juice, or maybe healthy water would be your choice.
Now you should make a list of activities that you will have the guests participating in. Make sure that you have enough activities to fill the time that you plan your party to be, therefore that guest don’t have too much time, just lingering at your party. Although make sure that you are not over planning, and trying to pack to much into a small amount of time. You will want to allow sometime for your guest to simply socialize.
At this time, I advise you to organize your thought paper, even if you think that you are a bit old to be reorganizing your paper, as it is always good to over look your work. Categorize your paper into several different lists. Include a list of the foods you will be making, and a list of the items you will need to purchase. you will also want to list your planned activities. Note when you will need to have everything bought by and maybe how much you are able to spend. You will want to allot yourself a budget for each category and try to keep with-in your limits. You don't want to be over spending on the food and cut yourself short money when you go to buy the activities and decorations.
Next, you will want to think about where you are going to hold the party. Do you want it in a public area such as a park or a cabana? Maybe you want it in a more private area. You can reserve a room at a diner or host the party at your house. Make sure that where you are holding your party follows with your activities, and the general idea of the party. You would not want to be outside in the rain trying to play pin the tail on the donkey, as well as an engagement party held at Chucky Cheese. Also, if you choose to reserve any rooms or areas you will want to make sure that they are available, and what requirements or costs the establishment might have.
Also, it's time for you to create the invitations for your guests that you would like to attend the party. You can decide to create them yourself, buy them, or have someone else design them for you. You will want to make sure that they include, the day and time, the location of the party, and the reasoning for the party. You might also want to include a RSVP if needed, and any gift registrations if applicable. At this time you will want to refer back to the list of your guests, be sure that you have all their addresses, or a way to get them their invitation.
Finally now that you have gotten your party planned, it's time to go get all the stuff that you planned to do and have. Go to the store and buy the decorations that you plan to have for the party when you set up, whether you are making the food yourself, or going to have a cater handle the food. Now is the time to buy any food items, which you planned on providing. This step should be relatively easy, seeing how you have done all the planning before hand.
Getting through the store show be a breeze seeings how you already know what you are looking for. With these steps to planning your party, it’s almost impossible to have a failed party. Your guests are sure to enjoy the social event that you planned. You will also be proud to say you planned the party that everyone is still talking about weeks later. Happy party planning!
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