How to plan a party

How to plan a party

14 STEPS:

1.Pick a place.Where are you going to have a party? Will it be a big event, or a little get together? If the party will be held in your home, make sure to pick an area for the guests to sit, chat, and eat. Clean the area beforehand and tidy up to ensure that the guests are comfortable and won't be touching any of your personal items (ex. children's graded quizzes, private photos, mobile phones, children's toys, or anything that your children, spouse, or you aren't comfortable having other people see.)

2.Decide on a theme. Will it be for an occasion? If so, think what will please the guest of honor.

3.Determine a date/time for your party. If its a birthday party, most people try to have the party on that date. Also, make sure to pick a date where most of your guests are free.

4.Decide on a budget. Are you able to spend a lot of money on this or that kind of party. If you don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend, then invite someone who you really click with. Do not, however, depend on this element to keep you company throughout the night. You're the host so you ought to mingle with everyone invited if you can.

5.Take into consideration who it is you want to invite to your party. Not everyone wants to dance, not everyone wants to listen to the music, some people want to talkand relax. Accommodate for different interests and levels of social comfort with space planning if it is possible, and if applicable, different age groups.

6.Start picking the people. Only invite guests that you want.

7.Make invitations or buy them. Pass them out within a reasonable time frame of notice. If you plan on instructing your invitees to bring friends, don't send out the invitations too soon or you could end up with a bigger party population than you can handle.

8.Determine what food to provide. Your food choice packs a big punch in your party. If you don't know what to get, ask around to see what your future party-attendees would like. Do not neglect drinks or chilled storage for these drinks. Don't up the booze too much. You don't want your place smelling like a dump.

9.What's a party without music? Pick music that you think will be most agreeable to the spirit of your party and your guests

10.Set the mood/tone of the party with your music, lighting, decorations. If you want to have an energetic dance environment, have music, strobe lights, lasers, fog machines and maybe some video synchronized with your music.

11.Clean your house and clean yourself. Nobody likes a dirty party.

12.Have some party games set up.Like halo 3, guitar hero, rock band, dance dance revolution.

13.Have plans to address rules and guest safety.

14.Make sure you have a good time and enjoy it.