Planning the perfect party takes a great amount of patience, organization, and effort. Many people don’t know where or when to start planning for an upcoming party. One great way to go about planning a party is to have a checklist. A checklist will help you stay organized with what has been or still needs to be done, an example of a great checklist is shown as below. To provide a great, well-planned party for your guest it is suggested to start planning at least one month prior to the day of the party.
Food is the next main component you will need to figure out when planning a party, when it comes to choosing what sorts of food you would like to serve at your party, you need to be very cautious. Finger foods are always a great idea to serve, they are easy to make and equally easy and delicious for your guest. Food can be shaped in all sorts of ways and mixed with other items of food, so have fun with it, make something to match you’re theme if possible! If serving food indoors, one thing to think about when purchasing food for your party is if you choose to serve gooey and drippy sauces, make sure to keep them away from any expensive rugs and furniture. Also, make sure to have enough food for your guests, you never want to deal with hungry or angry guests.
Next if deciding the setting of your party, it is important to keep all of your guest relaxed and comfortable. Setting the correct atmosphere is what will make the party. It is the goal for everyone to enjoy their time there. Having a festive party with decorations and music will place every guest in the right mood for a good time. To change things up a bit more, it is nice to see some creative lighting. A different source of lighting will make the guests feel like they are somewhere more than just a building, and it will build more to the atmosphere. Also, when preparing the guest list, be sure to check that you are able to provide enough seating for everyone.
Once the above details are decided, the invitation is the final asset to finish your planning. An invitation kicks off the party, invitations can get your guest excited and wanting to attend your event as first impressions are very important! Invitations can either be simple, or intricate, a great designed invitation will draw in a great crowd. With a great looking invitation, your guest will be unbearably excited to see what the party is going to have in store. Be sure to include when and where the party is, the location of the party, and also the reason for the party.
When hosting a party, everything becomes your responsibility. If you are providing alcohol, or if your guests had brought their own be sure to make room for anyone who had been drinking to stay. Don’t let anyone who has been drinking, drive!
Below are some ideas and inspiration for a great kid’s birthday party, the custom printed cups & plates can be purchased at Totally Promotional!
The possibilities are endless when it comes to planning a party. Paying attention to details is what makes the party fabulous. Totally Promotional gives you the chance to personalize tableware and party favors for your party. We offer an abundance of items that are very important in planning and throwing a party. Every party with any sort of food or drink being offered, cups, plates, napkins, and silverware is needed. From soft-sided cups to styrofoam and plastic, we have it all! If you have a specific theme that isn’t shown on the website, you have the option of submitting your own artwork! Check it all out at Totally Promotional! Below are a few of the tableware and party products we offer. We allow you to choose your quantity, artwork, product color and imprint colors as these are very customizable!
Our custom koozies are also a hit at parties, these will keep your guest’s drinks cold and you will give your guests a way to remember the party forever as this is a favor to keep!
Totally Promotional is also currently running “Plan the Perfect Party” Pinterest Contest as you could win a $250 Totally Promotional Gift Card! This is a great way to get your planning started for your party, enter now as a random winner will be chosen August 5, 21014!
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