Birthday Party Planning Key Factors
1) Budget
Decide how much you want to spend on your party or event. This is very important, as
the budget will determine what you will or will not include in your party/event. The
details can be endless so you must be able to specify your needs and figure out
approximately how much you are able to spend on each service.
2) Number of Guests
Make a list of people who will be invited to the party/event. This will affect the
space you will need as well as the amount of food, which will be ordered.
3) Place
What kind of party are you considering? Is it formal or casual? Will you be dancing or
just mingling?
4) Entertainment
Do you want entertainment during the party/event? If so, you need to consider if there
will be children and adults coming to the party. This will determine whether you hire a
magician vs. a hypnotist, for example. If it is a larger event, you might want to consider
having a live band or a D.J.
5) Food
Once again if the party is formal or casual this will affect the type of food being
served. Do you want a sit-down meal or buffet? Perhaps you want to make a meal just put of
appetizers/finger foods. The party could also be an informal get-together with coffee and
dessert.
Party Planning and Organization
Organization is the key word to
party planning. It is very important to be organized, since you will be collecting
information about many different merchants and services who will contribute to your
overall event. When you make notes after a phone call the papers may start piling up, get
mixed up with others around the house, or get thrown together in one file. Start by
getting an accordion style folder at an office supply store. This way you can separate
services by category such as caterer, rentals, music, etc. and easily find them when a
phone call or question comes up about one of them.
Party Planning Timeline
One month before party day: Reserve location for party (if other than your
home), decide on a theme for the party, make guest list, send invitations, plan menu.
Two weeks before party day: Shop for party favors, paper goods, check
www.partymerchant.com for resources. Ask a friend or relative to act as your assistant on
party day. Order birthday cake.
One week before party day: Shop for menu items. Prepare any food items you can freeze.
Call to verify reservations if party is not in your home. Organize games or activities for
party.
One day before party day: Prepare any food items you can store in refrigerator. Decorate
tables, fill treat bags, set-up game area with supplies, pick-up birthday cake.
Party day! Finish decorating, make punch, set out food approximately 20 minutes before
guests arrive. Relax and have a fun party!
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