Friday, July 26, 2013

Guidelines On Theme Party Planning

By Michael Obrien


Theme party planning comes with experience. To host a successful themed party once must be creative, inspired and well prepared. It is never the easiest thing to do; although, with the right tips, one can come up with the perfect themed party.

The first thing to do is to have a theme in mind. This should be inspired by an idea that one has and can be just about anything. The point is to have an idea that is practical depending on a few things such as the type of guests that one intends to invite. There are so many ideas for a themed party to choose from.

Themed parties can revolve around a type of music, colors, and a particular era in the past or an anticipated future. For example, one can have a 90s themed birthday party or have an all pink house warming party. The choice of the theme will largely depend on the host's preference. The choice can also depend on what is being celebrated.

Choosing the date is similarly important. One can settle on a date then choose a venue or choose the venue then find an available date. The venue of the festivities will similarly determine the success of the party. One can choose to host the party at his house, in a restaurant, at the office or a local school gymnasium.

The venue, the decorations, the food and the drinks will affect how your budget turns out to be. Sometimes, one may be forced to work with a limited budget that will require proper planning. A professional party-planner can be of great help in such situations. Budgeting for the party is an essential part of plan and must be taken seriously with due attention paid to the most important things.

In the heart of every party is music. People hold parties to celebrate an achievement or just for the sake of it, which means that a party is meant to entertain. With the right collection of music, the right choice in a DJ or band, a party is bound to be successful. The choice of entertainment should be inspired by the theme of the party such that, if the party is "rock" themed, then the choice of music ought to be rock.

Another factor to consider when planning a party is the guest list. The kind of guest one invites will either make or break the party. When creating the guest list, ensure to make a combination of people that will allow that party to flow. The guests will be the energy of the party. Send out the invites as early as possible and ensure that the theme of the party is well communicated to them through the invite so that they can prepare.

Theme party planning requires a host or a hostess who understands how to be around people and to be able to blend everything together. One must always have a goal in mind when planning a party and ensure that everything flows. Have enough good food and drinks going round.




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