Are you fond of throwing parties but let others do all the planning for you? If
yes, now is the time to break away from this habit. You can be your own party planner
and do a great job just like any professional events coordinator out there.
Many people often rely on others to plan their parties and other special events
for them. This is because they find the whole thing stressful. They already have
a lot of things to do that planning a party isn’t in their priority list. This is
why they often hire somebody else to plan the party. It’s a good thing if they hire
someone who can meet their expectations but oftentimes, they become disappointed
since the outcome isn’t exactly what they had in mind.
If you don’t want to spend money on a party planner or simply just want to throw
the best party ever, you might as well consider planning the whole thing yourself.
You don’t need to be an expert since it’s so easy to do. Here are some tips on how
to go about it:
1. Plan ahead
Plan the whole party weeks before the big day. Set the date and venue ahead of time
so you can make early reservations. It’s also important to make a temporary guest
list so you can go back to it in case you’ve forgotten some names.
2. Think of a theme
It’s easier to plan a party if you have a theme in mind. A theme is like a motif.
Some very common themes include Fairytale, Hawaiian, Hollywood, and Horror for Halloween,
and many more. Having a theme also makes it easier to look for decorations and souvenirs
as well as finalize the menu during the party. Further, you can prepare the whole
program and games to be played during the party.
3. Be creative
If a friend already threw a masquerade party, don’t even think of organizing the
same thing. Instead, you should think out of the box. Let your imagination run wild.
For sure everybody will be impressed if you have an extraordinary party that you
yourself planned.
4. Look and ask around
Parties need a venue and foods. It’s important that you look and ask around first
for a nice place where you can have the party. If hotels ore resorts are too expensive,
might as well have it at your own place. On the other hand, you have the option
of hiring a caterer to prepare the food for you.
5. Learn to budget
Unless the sky’s the limit, you have to be very conscious of how much you’re going
to spend for the party alone. Make a list of the things you need to pay for such
as food, decors, and giveaways. Allot an estimated amount for each so you don’t
go beyond it. There’s no use throwing a big bash when you’ll end up bankrupt afterwards.
Services you’ll need:
Other than venue and
catering
don’t forget to look into a few more services such
as –
Photography, Camera operators,
Flower arrangement and other decorations, Tent
hire and of course a good DJ.
So what are you waiting for? Start being your own party planner today by following
these practical tips.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this article is the opinion of the Author
and should not be taken as advice.