We love having people over from time to time, but sometimes you want to offer something more, something that will keep people talking about your party for days to come. Here we are going to talk about some of the things you should keep in mind when planning your party so that you don’t get any surprising inconveniences.
Keep it Simple
You aren’t throwing a party for the Queen of England. No need to stress over every single detail. Keep it simple. Order takeout, invite people over Facebook or other social media.
Food
A party isn’t worth much if the people are starving after a few hours have passed. Make a rough estimate on how many people will come, buy the necessary amount needed to feed all of them… And now buy some more. Always have enough supply just in case. You never know if someone will accidentally knock down a plate and ruin one plate of food, that’s where you come in and say: It’s not a big deal, we plenty more where that came from.
Focus on 1 Objective
We all want a grand party filled to the brim with details and decorations, but the sad thing is that you care about them way more than other people do. Don’t overwork yourself with the details, it’s still supposed to be an enjoyable experience for the host as well!
Invite the Right People
Preferably you don’t want to invite any people who you have doubts about, or would possibly cause issues, or who would just feel left out. It’s better to not invite someone and save both the time, than invite and have a worse evening for everyone. You can advertise the party on your website, or if you don’t have one, make one!
Will There be Children Over?
This is an important question, make sure that you know ahead of time if any guests will be bringing kids over. You have to modify the surroundings to account for this element. If there is absolutely no way of providing proper vision over the kids or even entertainment, consider just highlighting that it’s not a children’s party. Yeah, you will look pretentious, but it is still better than being irresponsible and a bad host.
Put the Food Where the People Will be
Don’t make the people have to run through the entire house just to get a small sandwich… It really gives off a bad vibe, as the guests feel like they are in marathon instead of a party.
Bright Colors
A party is for people to liven up, for this exact reason, you should use brighter and ambient colors. Utilize green, blue, even some red in the mix to set the desired atmosphere.
Tidy Up
While obvious, it can’t be stressed enough. Tidy up the house if you’re expecting a large number of guests with bathroom renovations, remodel and makeovers. Have guest towels on the ready in the bathroom. You don’t need to do a full house make-over, but make sure that your old clothes aren’t on the floor on display. Clean up just the necessary amount, cause once it’s over, you’re going to have to do it all over again...
Choice of Music
Have a playlist ready in advance, don’t go for a random one. Adjust the volume to the perfect amount. Adapt the playlist to the type of mood you want to set, whether it’s something more relaxing or energetic.
The Entryway
Your entryway is the first contact the guests will have with the party, make sure that there are easy-to-access coat racks or closets in the near vicinity.
Lighting
Like colors, lighting dictates the mood. Strong lighting encourages a lively atmosphere, while dim lighting is best for more relaxing and calm atmospheres. Use this to your advantage, use strong lighting in the entertainment rooms, while dim lighting in the side rooms or a place to chill in.
Multiple Conversation Areas
Ideally, you don’t want to make your party a 1 room wonder. It needs to be able to have several areas to account for a smooth transition and entertainment. Allowing people to have some more privacy or smaller groups to form is a necessity.
Create a Theme
If the reason for the party is a holiday, go with the spirit of that holiday. If you want to have a garden party, make sure that your furniture can be moved and be used outdoors. Make sure that your pergola is in good shape, or if you don’t have one, there are pergola experts from Sydney that strike a well-made balance between aesthetics and functionality.
There is no need to go overboard with creating the style, but just adding nice little nods that you care is more than enough to satisfy most guests and leave a good impression.
Reminder to Pay Attention to Safety
Just a reminder to be careful of possible hazards to your guests, especially if you are having kids over. Watch for the plugs, wires, and any potentially dangerous materials, as well as having the play area always visible to the parents.
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My name is Grace Wilson. I’m a 27-year-old biotechnologist and kind of a bookish girl. Surfing the Internet is my favorite, that’s why I’ve turned into blogging. Following a healthy mindset and lifestyle is what I consider my life principle. If interested, follow my Twitter.
