Throwing a party at home and don’t consider yourself to be much of a party planner? If you’re looking to make the most out of a party, especially in your own home, then there are a few necessities needed when throwing one.
Here are five must-haves for your next party coming up and that you need to plan successfully to impress your guests.
A well-thought-out guest list
Who is coming to the party? In order to make this a great success and to have your party-goers sharing fond memories they shared at this event, you want to know who is coming. That means sending out save-the-dates or party invitations to make it all official.
Even if it’s just a small gathering to celebrate a job promotion or a birthday party, the guest list needs to be one that’s thought about carefully.
Plenty of decor
Think about decor and what that means when it comes to celebrating whatever occasion you’re celebrating. For example, a five-year-old’s birthday party might look considerably different to a bachelorette party.
The decor is a key indicator of what the party is and who it’s for, which is why it’s important to spend the money where possible to dress the room or space for the occasion. A trip to the party store will be a great way to dress your party the right way.
Music or entertainment
What type of entertainment would suit this party in question? It might be that you want a DJ playing for a birthday celebration. For some birthdays and celebrations, entertainment might look a little different. For example, you might want to have a magician who can go around the tables or groups of people, performing magic for them during the first hour or so of the party.
Think about what types of entertainment or music you’ll want to play when it comes to keeping your guests entertained.
Delicious food and drink
Food and drink is an important part of the occasion, especially if you’re throwing a party that lasts more than a few hours. Consider whether you need to set up a bar and if you’re providing food, is this finger food like canapes or do you want a sit-down meal?
The food and drink will often make the evening or day depending on what type of party you’re throwing, so be sure to get this right.
Party favors
Finally, party favors aren’t always a necessity, but it does help go a long way in sealing the end of the party in the best way possible. Party favors are often small gifts that you give to your guests as a parting farewell. They could be a bag of sweets or a goodie bag for a kid’s birthday party, or a shot glass for a stag party.
These must-haves are important when it comes to planning a great party and one that will be memorable for all of those who attend it. Make sure you use these tips to get started.