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    8 Steps for Planning a Birthday Party

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    Planning a Birthday PartyKids aren’t the only ones who love birthday parties – adults love them,

    too! But maybe you’ve never planned a party. Where do you start? Is it

    ok to just blow up some balloons and hand out noisemakers? Do you need

    to provide entertainment? Below you’ll find 8 simple steps that will

    get you on your way to planning a fabulous birthday bash.

    Budget

    Into every party plan, a little budgeting must fall. Be realistic about

    what you can spend and then stick to it. It’s also helpful to decide

    what the most important factors are. Are you set on a big, extravagant

    cake? Will you be hiring entertainment? Will you need lots of

    decorations? Budget the largest chunk of change to whatever you feel

    are the “must-haves” and then adjust the remainder of your budget

    accordingly. Don’t forget to budget for your gift, as well.

    Pick a Theme, Any Theme
    When it comes to choosing a theme for an adult’s birthday party, pretty

    much anything goes! From surprise parties or casino nights to Hollywood

    glamour or “over the hill”, there are lots of themes you can make

    uniquely your own. But remember – the party is in honor of someone

    special, so stay away from anything that would be embarrassing or in

    bad taste.

    Who’s Who
    Who will you invite to the birthday party? Just a few close friends?

    Friends and co-workers? Family? Everyone the guest of honor has ever

    known? Will it be “girls only” or “boys only”? Unless it’s a surprise

    party, work with the guest of honor (and your budget) to try to

    determine how many guests will be invited to the shindig.

    The When & Where
    Once you have a rough idea of how many people may be attending, you’ll

    need to decide where to have the birthday party. Will your home be

    large enough? Will you need to rent tables and chairs to accommodate

    everyone? Or will you need to have the party at a restaurant or hall?

    Decide what location will suit your needs, then set a date and time.

    Send Invitations
    Once you’ve determined a location, date and time, it’s time to send the

    invitations. Try to send them 4-6 weeks ahead of time so that the

    guests have plenty of time to purchase a gift and make travel and/or

    childcare arrangements. The invitations can range from formal and

    traditional to casual and fun. Many people even choose to simply print

    their own – especially if they’re on a budget.

    On the Menu
    What kind of food will you serve? Whether you’re serving finger-type

    foods or having the event catered, now is the time to plan what will be

    served to eat. When planning drinks, be sure to have caffeine and

    alcohol-free options available, too. This is also the time to select

    what type of cake you’ll serve.

    Fun, Fun, Fun
    While some themes (like a casino night) will require you to have games

    planned out, other themes may offer more flexibility. Many parties are

    fine with just music and mingling, but it’s a good idea to have some

    fun activities planned in case your guests need help getting in the

    party mood. Activities such as charades and karaoke will usually liven

    things up and get your guests loosened up.

    Décor & More
    No matter what theme you choose for the birthday party, you’ll need

    decorations…a banner and streamers at the very least. Party supply

    stores offer inexpensive decorations for a variety of party themes, so

    it shouldn’t be difficult to find what you need. And besides the

    decorations, you’ll want to make sure you have enough cups, plates,

    napkins, eating utensils, etc. Stock up now so you’re not caught short

    during the party!

    With a little planning, even the most inexperienced host can pull off a

    fun and fabulous birthday party that grownups will adore.

    • December 16, 2014 (10:44 am)
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