Throw a Successful Party
Throwing a party can be a big task, but it can also be lots of fun. There is a lot of planning and work that goes into throwing a successful party. The work doesn't stop once the party is planned--you have to be a good host or hostess when the party happens. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Decide on the type of party you want to have. Do you want to have it inside or outside? Do you want children to wear play clothes, dress clothes or costumes? Do you have a certain theme for the party?
2. Make up a list of who you want to invite to the party. Decide if you want the parent to stay or just drop the child off at the party. Are siblings of the child invited as well? It is very important to decide on how many guests to invite based on the location of the party. If the party is held at a park or on the beach, you'll be able to invite more than if it was held in your home.
3. Be sure guests understand the expectations for the party. It is very important for your guests to know what to expect at your party. Should guests wear dress clothes or jeans? Will dinner or light refreshments be served? Should guests bring anything to the party? Will there be dancing or games? You want your guests to have a good time at your party, not feel uncomfortable because they came to the party unprepared for what was going to happen. Be sure to include special information on the party invitation.
4. Make reminder calls to your guests. A few days before the party, call all of your guests to confirm that they will or won't be able to attend your party. If you feel uncomfortable asking if the guests are going to attend, you can tell them you need to get a head count for food.
5. Plan the food and drinks. It is very important to find out if any of your guests have food allergies. It is better to be safe and stay away from products that have nuts in them. Find out if anyone is lactose intolerant or sensitive to sugar and provide a special food for him or her.
6. Have the location prepared for the arrival of guests. Be sure the location is clean and decorated. Confirm that there are enough tables, chairs, dishes and utensils. If the party is not in your home, find out where the bathrooms are in case guests need to use the bathroom while they are at the party.
7. Greet your guests as they arrive. When your guests arrive, be sure to greet them and thank them for coming. Offer to take their coats and point them in the direction of food or drinks or tell them where to put presents if applicable. Introduce guests to one another. Play music your guests would enjoy in the background.
8. Have someone help you at the party. Get a child's parent, grandparent, sibling or friend to help you with the party. You will be busy directing guests to games, foods and other activities and it will be helpful to have someone taking pictures for you, directing children who are playing games or making sure children leave with the people who brought them.
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