Party Planning Made Simple
ooking to throw the party
of the year? Worried about 2. WHAT?
pulling it off? No need to
be, it can be really simple when What is the objective of your
a few simple rules are applied to party? What kind of party are you
the planning process. The key to going to throw? This is a very
a successful event comes from important question in that all
following the 5W Guideline! your decisions from here will be
affected by what party you are
1. WHY? having. If you are having a
themed party, consider that you
Why are you throwing a party? Is may need decorations and
it for a birthday or bachelor/ costumes. This doesn't have to be
bachelorette party, maybe a baby expensive. A great Martini party
shower, holiday and office party can be had simply by having your
or just an excuse to get guests dress semi formal. Because
together, whatever the cause for every party is a themed party of
a celebration, have a clear some sort, find the right theme
vision of your party intention for you and your guests. Here are
and convey this to your guests. a few great theme party ideas:
Of course the best way of
communicating your intentions is Do you love food? A great
through the use of invitations. recipe/cooking party may be the
Why not use them? They can be way for you.
creative, funny and unique and
save you the effort of having to Do you enjoy golf? Maybe a Sunday
personally communicate with all afternoon masters BBQ.
your potential party-goers. Give
your guests a momento and send What about wine? Wine tasting
out some fantastic invites! parties are an excellent way to
try new and exciting wines. Understanding your guests will
help to clarify your goals for
Choose your theme, it can be your event and also help
revolving or seasonal and make determine the kind of party that
sure your guests will be is appropriate. All great parties
receptive, cater greatly to their guests.
(not everyone likes to get in
costume) and make sure your goals 4. WHERE?
are attainable.
Location, location, location!
3. WHO? There are many factors to
consider when choosing a location
Who will be coming to your party? for any party:
It is vitally important to know
who you are catering to. Is it 1. Crammed rooms
for close friends? Complete 2. Inadequate lavatory facilities
strangers? Co workers or business 3. Inability to sit or stand
peers? In planning any social comfortably
event, you need to consider the 4. Limited access to food and or
guests, do they know each other? beverages
Is it an Ice breaker? Do you need
to provide name tags? How many These will certainly be a
people are you expecting? What detriment to your guests overall
are their likes and dislikes? Are satisfaction. Here are some very
they heavy drinkers or heavy useful considerations to make
eaters? Do they have a when choosing a venue:
demographic? Find out what you
all commonly share as interests Does it have the space I need?
and deliver those in spades. Will my guests be able to freely
mingle?
Is there adequate lavatory At what time will you have access
facilities? to the facility and at what time
Is there an area to sit? are you to leave?
Is it easily accessible? Do they provide any post function
Is there transit or cabs cleaning?
available near by? Is there adequate electrical for
décor, a DJ or a Band?
Can your guests leave their Do they have in House Audio
vehicles should they be consuming visual? (We don't recommend this
alcohol? Consider using a drive as it is usually quite expensive
home service in your area to keep and you can get reliable AV from
people from drinking and driving. outside sources)
They usually charge a stipend to What is its capacity?
drive your guest and their cars Is there any security? Will you
home. We highly recommend doing need security?
this!
5. WHEN?
If you are planning on renting a
hall or banquet room: Choosing the right time, date or
season to have your party will
Does it have food and beverage impact greatly on why you are
facilities? If yes, will they hosting one, where you are having
provide the room gratis if you one, what your party is for and
use their food and beverage who you will be inviting. You
services? will need to consider some
Are there adequate washroom important timelines for planning
facilities and are they wheel your party:
chair accessible?
Is there an outdoor/patio/smoking Will it fall on a holiday?
area? Will your guests be available or
with family? Will your party wake the
What is a good time for a dinner neighbors?
party to start? Is 6 PM too (If yes then they need to be
early? Is 9 PM too late? invited too!)
Will my guests be too hungry or
worse yet, not hungry at all? Great parties should be a
Will my start time accommodate requirement in life, but it
for travel, the work week or game shouldn't become a nightmare for
time? the volunteer host! Just follow
Is my theme out of season? my 5W's and a successful party
Is it fashionable? Or Worst case will simply fall into place!
scenario, TOO fashionable?
About the Author:
Michael Kyle has been a hospitality expert for 18 years leading to the successful launch of www.thesexykitchen.com Discover how to turn your passion into a successful website. www.succeed-from-your-passion.com
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