From regular and theme parties, to children parties down to kid-theme parties for adults, we provide you with the handy guide how to plan a party.
How to plan any party
The first thing you need to do is to pick a place. You choose a venue for the party depending on the type of party and how many guests you plan to invite. On the other hand, you can have your party at your home, in your backyard, for example. When determining the date, make sure your party is at weekend nights so that everybody you invite can come. Make the guest list. Depending on the type of party, make sure you take into account age, interests and the level of sociability of each of your invitees. Send the invitations and send them one to two weeks in advance so that your invitees can respond in due time. You can make your own food or you can hire a catering company. Either way, take into the consideration diet restrictions or allergies your guest may have to some types of food. Make a party list and decorate your home or venue. Finally, take pictures and enjoy your party.
You have been presented with the recommendations for planning any type of party. However, if you would like to have a theme party organized, you need extra tips and tricks.
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Luau party ideas
Some of the Luau locations are your garden or yard, beach and the inside of your house. For a Luau party, you need some party decorations such as cardboard cut-outs, props and posters. Add some Hawaiian centrepieces on your tables. Do not forget about Luau wear and accessories. Find a catering company which offers Luau food. Beverage options are soda, juice, iced tea, beer and alcoholic drinks such as Mai Tai’s, Chi Chi’s and Blue Hawaii’s.
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Western-themed party
For any theme party including this one, you can make special invitations. So, make western-themed invitations to sparkle the imagination of your invitees. When it comes to decoration, the options are: the picture of green cacti, a red and white gingham table cloth, wanted pictures around the place, bales of hay if you opt for an outdoor party and old west sign ups. Western-themed food includes barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken or ribs. Serve root beer, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, margaritas, margarita shots and other whiskey or tequila drinks. Do not forget about western-themed games.
Disney-themed party for children
Take into account the following supplies, a Disney movie or Disney music to play in the background, Disney costumes for children, Disney movie posters and a Disney themed pinata. When it comes to food, you can opt for Disney character cupcakes, Mickey Mouse pancakes or a mad tea party. Finally do not forget about Disney invitations.
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Kid-themed adult party
You can plan this party in whatever way you like. Just remember what you liked when you were a kid. Some of the food suggestions are meatballs, pigs in blanket, chocolate mousse, nachos. You can serve hoco kaluha milkshake or choco martini. A popcorn machine in the backyard is perfect for this kind of parties. Finally, what do you think about hiring an inflatable castle and inviting your friends? Takes you back to your childhood.
There is so much you can do with a party. Be creative and imaginative. Organize yourself and you will certainly host an unforgettable party.