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Party Planning Tips for Busy Hosts
Planning a party is no small feat. Whether you’re planning a
birthday party for a child or a wedding shower for your best friend, you’re
going to have to dedicate some time to prepping and making arrangements for the
party to ensure it goes over well. Unfortunately, party planning and
preparation isn’t always easy to fit into a busy schedule. Who has time to shop
for party decorations and order the perfect, handmade invitations? Luckily,
there are ways to make your job as a party planner easier. Here are some tips
for busy party hosts who don't want to sacrifice quality:
1. Go green when it comes to invitations – Sending out
invitations via email or via Facebook will save you some time. You won’t have
to buy or make the paper invitations, and you won’t have to spend the time
sending them out. Plus, you’ll be doing the environment a favor by going
paperless.
2. Try out some online shopping – Ordering party supplies
and decorations online will save you some time and allow you to skip taking
multiple trips to different stores to make sure you have everything you need
for the party.
3. Consider your catering options – Catering doesn’t have to
be expensive. There are most likely plenty of restaurants in your area that
provide affordable catering for large groups and parties. Even Chick-fil-A
caters, to give you an example of an affordable option. Plus, catering will
save you from having to prepare all the food yourself, which can be quite
stressful and time-consuming.
If you’re not interested in having the party catered, you
might also want to consider ordering a pizza, depending on what type of party
you’re hosting and whether or not that would be appropriate. Additionally, picking
up a few desserts from a local bakery will save you some valuable time.
4. Get an accurate
head count – How much food and other supplies you’ll need will depend on how
many people will be attending the party. On the party invitations, ask that
guests RSVP before the party, so you can get a pretty accurate head count. If
you invited people on Facebook, you’ll be able to see who plans on attending,
and this will give you a good idea of how much stuff you’ll need to buy and get
ready for the party.
5. Set up for the party with some friends – Getting the
food, decorations, and supplies set up before the party can be difficult,
especially if you’re trying to do it all by yourself. So, ask for some help
from friends or family members who you know won’t mind pitching in. You’ll be
able to set up for the party a lot faster if you have two or three people
helping out.
There’s no need to let planning for a party stress you out
or let it eat up all of your free time. Follow the timesaving tips above and
get excited about being the host of a fabulous party!
Author’s Bio: Melissa is an event planner and guest blogger
who writes about event planning tips, party planning for kids, and how to make
kids’ parties extra special with things like Mario party supplies.
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