Before you do anything else you have to determine what party style you have. You have a to look within yourself in the way you dress the food you needs where you feel comfortable. Consider your likes and dislikes. Think about the last party you attended and remember what is it that made you feel good at the party, what was it that made you feel uncomfortable.
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Whats Your Party Style?
Do you know your party style? It is important to answer this question before you begin planning your next party. If you are comfortable cooking gourmet dinners for your guests, invite your guests for an haute cuisine extravaganza. If you can only cook chips and salsa, you can still have a great party.
You have to know what style makes you feel comfortable. After all, you want to be able to relax and have fun. You may be more comfortable with a pizza or BBQ party.
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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…
The Game Plan For Your Next Tailgate Party
In order to prevent possible food borne illness, you need to have a strategy to keep food safe. Your game plan should include preparing your food for an environment where a stove, a refrigerator, or running water is not readily available. Make sure you pack enough clean utensil for eating and serving the food. You may bring a thermometer along to make sure the food you server is cooked thoroughly. If you serve uncooked meats harmful bacteria can cause serious illness.
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Tailgate Parties
Its hard to picture a football game, baseball game or any sporting event without a tailgate party in the parking lot. Tailgate parties can be great for any occasion, and it doesnt have to be reserved for sports events. Amusement parks, beaches, county fairs are just a few examples of possible events for great tailgate parties. Any event that doesnt normally provide great food is excellent for tailgate parties.
Although tailgate parties are normally fairly short and infr…
Should You Have A Party At Home?
A lot of work is required for planning a party regardless of the size and scope of the event. It might be more work to plan an offsite party than a party in your home. Most people have most of their parties in their homes for several reasons. It is great to have a party at home because it is comfortable, and usually less expensive than offsite venues.
When deciding on where to host your party keep in mind your guests needs. Does anyone need wheelchair access, does anyone …
Selecting A Party Theme
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 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 Jokes: Startling But Unnecessary
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Party Favors
A party favor is a gift that will generally be low in cost, and it will be provided at parties. A common party favor that will be given to young children is a package that is composed of candy, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.