Coming up with a theme is the easiest way to create an atmosphere for your party. Selecting your party theme should be one of the first steps in your planning process. A theme doesnt eliminate spontaneity from your event it makes it more complete. Before you create your party theme think about how some themed parties made you feel in the past. Was it the Hawaiian party theme, or the 60s flower child theme, or Mardi gras party theme was the most precious experience? Your them…
Planning A Large Party
If you plan on hosting a large party with more than 100 guests (wedding reception, retirement party, school reunion, anniversary) youll need to have it at a larger venue, where event planning professionals can help you with planning, food and catering professionals can help you with food and beverages, and banquet setup can help with the decoration and setup of the party location.
Although traditionally, hotels, resorts and restaurants were the most popular large party ve…
Party Planning For Dummies
Planning for a party is no small stuff. It can be really hard to plan for any kind of party and the more important your party is the more stress you are bound to be under. It is a good ting for you that I am here to write this spectacular party planning article to help you to plan the perfect party for any occasion.
Party planning needs to start with a budget. You cannot just go out and start purchasing things willy-nilly without a budget and a plan. SO begin your party pl…
Party Planning 101
Planning a successful party can be a complex project. There are many factors to consider to minimize embarrassing mishaps or possible conflicts. The more import the party you are planning the more attention you should pay to the planning. A 50th wedding anniversary party is usually going to require more complex planning than a small backyard barbeque party.
The first and most important aspect of party planning is to determine the reason for the party. The reason for the pa…
Party Budget
There is one thing certain about parties; they cost money. The question you have to answer is, how much money are you able or willing to spend on the party. If you have a limited budget, you can organize a potluck, where all the invited guests are expected to bring something. When you host your party at home, you are more likely to spend less than having your party at a hotel ballroom or a fancy restaurant.
No matter how small your party is, you must set a budget. Your bud…
Open House Party Planning
A non-traditonal party is an open house. It is very similar to traditional party, but there are some differences. Most importantly, an open house offers your guests greater convenience. Because open houses longer than traditional parties, your guests have a larger window of opportunity to visit you. Normally, open houses are scheduled earlier in the day than many parties. Open houses are usually daytime affairs.
Open houses require the same amount of planning as traditiona…
Modern Or Traditional Party?
Do you prefer structured parties or would you rather have unusual theme parties? There is no right or wrong answer, but you need to determine what kind of event you want to plan. Traditional does not have to be a negative experience; it does not mean no fun. It is just a different style, but it doesnt have to be boring.
If you are a traditional party planner, you take pride in sending printed invitations. A modern party planer may e-mail party invitations. Traditional p…
Low Budget Party Planning
A great party doesnt have to be done on a great budget. It is possible to throw a memorable party that costs next to nothing. Be honest about your budget and work with it.
Even a low budget party has to have a budget. For example, if you are unable to spend more than $10.00 per guest and you have a $200.00 budget you can only afford to invite 20 guests. It is pretty straightforward. If you want to invite more people, you either need to decrease your expenses or increase y…
Hosting A Party Outside Of Your Home
Hosting a party outside of your home can be challenging, but it can be incredibly rewarding at the same time. A couple of advantages are not having to worry about damaging your home and being able to get help with the clean up.
Bars and restaurants are the most popular venues for parties outside of private homes. Parties at restaurants and bars are generally more expensive, but they offer a lot of amenities such as dance floors.
You still need to do the party planning, …
Fancy Party Planning
Planning a fancy party may not be a regular event for us, but once in a while we may have to plan one. Graduation parties, wedding receptions, your first book published are just a few of the possible reasons for an extraordinary party. Such a party will require more than a ten dollars per person, and you are not going to get away with a potluck.
This time you are going to have to go all out. Most likely you are going to need to plan for a formal dinner. You have the option…
Do You Want To Party?
What sort of party do you want to throw? Are you going to celebrate a special occasion, such as a 20th anniversary, a wedding reception, a retirement, or do you just feel like getting together with some friends and family. Parties can be just a few people over for some drinks and good food to an elegant wedding reception at a five star resort. A friendly group of people, good food, a comfortable setting is all you need to throw a party.
Parties are as old as fire. People h…
Destination Parties
As you can imagine, destination parties take place away from the home. It is quite common for destination parties to be held at faraway romantic places, but a local beach may be just as much fun. Destination parties may not be appropriate for all occasions, but they may be perfect for company picnics, family reunions, 4th of July parties, and more. Destination parties are usually informal events.
Regardless of the location parties are generally enjoyable events. Hosting a …