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