| Planning a party can be overwhelming, especially | | | | after dinner hours, then appetizers will do just fine. |
| when you start at the last minute. So, do yourself a | | | | Let's look at that sentence now. |
| favor and make it a priority to plan any soirée | | | | A small, casual home party featuring a potluck dinner |
| early. A couple of weeks is plenty of time to get | | | | and drinks for adult friends. |
| everything together, however, it does take effort | | | | A formal, big family event with a sit down supper |
| and organization. To kick start your planning, follow | | | | and wine to drink hosted at the local recreation |
| these tips and you'll be well on your way to an | | | | center. |
| awesome party that friends and family will talk about | | | | The party is definitely shaping up, but there is still |
| for years. | | | | some work to do. Now you need to know why you |
| The easiest and most effective way to plan any | | | | want to host an evening to begin with. This will form |
| party is by simply answering five basic questions. | | | | the theme. |
| Who, what, where, when and why. Just like | | | | 1. Is this a party to celebrate a specific day or |
| everything else in life, to be successful, you need to | | | | person? |
| have a clear vision of where you are going, | | | | Once you've answered this question, you can decide |
| otherwise you end up going in circles or going off the | | | | on what type of entertainment would be appropriate |
| path completely. One way to make sure this doesn't | | | | for this particular party. Perhaps some dancing, board |
| happen is by compiling your answers to the above | | | | games or singing. Whatever suits the needs of the |
| questions and creating a sentence from it. | | | | crowd. |
| The most important question is the "who". In order | | | | A small, casual home party featuring a potluck dinner |
| to plan a party, you have to know who the party is | | | | and drinks for adult friends to celebrate Christmas. |
| for. Answer the following three questions and then | | | | A formal, big family dance with a sit down supper |
| create a sentence from them. | | | | and wine to drink hosted at the local recreation |
| 1. Who is my anticipated guest list? (Friends, family or | | | | center to celebrate Christmas. |
| coworkers?) 2. Do you want a small gathering or a | | | | Finally, you need to answer the last question. When? |
| lot of people? | | | | Now you can create an invitation based on your |
| 3. Will this be exclusively for adults or will there be | | | | sentence. See how much clearer the picture is? You |
| children? | | | | know exactly where you want to go, now all you |
| Perhaps your sentence will look like one of these: | | | | need to do is organize the steps to get there and |
| A small party for adult friends | | | | that's where your to-do list comes into play. Here is |
| A big family party | | | | an example to do list to help you plan that perfect |
| Now that you know who will be attending your | | | | stress free party. |
| event, you need to figure out what kind of party | | | | To do List |
| you want and where you would like to host it. | | | | 1. Book your venue 2. Book your entertainment 3. |
| 1. Is this a casual or formal party? | | | | Create your guest list 4. Send out invitations 5. Plan |
| 3. Will you host this party at home or at a venue? | | | | your menu and do your grocery shopping 6. Buy |
| Now add those answers to your sentence. | | | | decorations according to your theme |
| A small, casual home party for adult friends. | | | | Tip: It helps to create an agenda of how you would |
| A formal, big family event at the local recreation | | | | like the evening to unfold. This can be approximated. |
| center. | | | | You just never know what surprises will unveil itself |
| Once you get this far, you can figure out what type | | | | at the party, so just go with the flow and enjoy |
| of food and drink you will be serving. Naturally, if it is | | | | yourself. |
| formal, you might want to consider a sit down | | | | I hope you've enjoyed this article and wish you the |
| supper with wine. If it is casual, perhaps a buffet | | | | best party ever! |
| style supper or potluck with punch. If this party is | | | | |