One important aspect of event planning is choosing a theme for your party or gathering. Unless you are planning a wedding or a baby shower, the theme might not be obvious. The theme can be anything you choose, but it’s important to remember your guests’ comfort and therefore plan with that in mind. It’s wise to have a theme that all guests can easily adapt to. Having to go out and purchase a new outfit or rent an elaborate costume is a burden for some people, and attending an…
The Essentials Of Event Planning – Easy Steps That Secure Success
If you’ve ever planned or hosted an event you know how overwhelming it can be. Attending to every small detail can leave you wishing the party was over before it even began. This is even more magnified if you are overseeing a large event such as a wedding or a dinner party for business associates. Something always seems to go wrong and it leaves the person in charge of event planning carrying the burden of the blame.
There are steps you can take to guarantee that the party…
The First Step In Event Planning – Choosing The Invitations
Whenever you throw a party the first thing you consider is who you are going to invite. The guest list is important because the number of people attending has a direct impact on the venue and also on the menu. Whether you’ve hired someone to do your event planning for you, or you’ve taken on the task yourself, it’s important to make a list of the invitees and then decide on the best method of asking them to attend.
If the event is a wedding, formal invitations are sent out…
The Meat And Potatoes Of Event Planning – Choosing Your Menu
One of the most talked about aspects of any event is the menu. People love to eat and if they are invited to a party, one of the things they will usually be most excited about is the food.
It can be a daunting task, planning an entire menu for a group of twenty, thirty or three hundred people. But with some careful thought and proper event planning, you can prepare a menu that will not only satisfy your guest’s appetites but it will impress them as well.
If the group th…
Games To Consider When You’re Event Planning
Children love so many things about birthday parties. The food, the birthday cake and the ice cream are at the top of their lists. Right below those favorites is party games. When children attend a birthday party they look forward to the party games they will get to play. A big reason for this is that party games usually have a winner and that winner might get a prize. What child doesn’t love a prize?
If you happen to be in charge of event planning for a child’s birthday pa…
Getting The Most Bang Out Of Your Party Planning Buck
Throwing a party can be such a fun adventure. You envision a room filled with happy, smiling guests all complimenting you on the food and the drinks. The only thing standing between you and making that fantasy a reality is your budget.
You may be having champagne dreams while your bank account can only shoulder soft drink essentials. There are ways to incorporate any budget into your event planning and still come out with a party to be proud of.
One of the first tricks …
Creating An Ambiance – Event Planning Decoration Ideas
You’ve sent out the invitations, prepared all of the food, stocked up the liquor cabinet and somehow it still doesn’t seem as though you are having a party. You forgot one very important detail when you were doing your event planning and that detail was decorations.
Decorations can make or break a party. Just ask any child who has been to a birthday party that was void of balloons and streamers. They’ll have a good time, but without the celebratory environment, there is an…