How to prepare an awesome party

Since it is my birthday soon and I am throwing a big party, I though I would do a post on how to throw a good party. Here are some tips I learned through out the years. Follow these steps and you will be sure your party is gonna rock !

Step One: Pick a theme
 

I think themed party are the best one, because it helps you choosing decoration, food and it helps your guests choosing their outfit. When I say themed party it is not necessary Costume party, it is more like either coloured party, pool party or glam party, etc.

For my part, I already did a gossip girl party, a purple pary, a black & silver party, a Tangerine tango party and this year it is a pastel party.

Tangerine Tango Invites

Step Two: Send invites

Sending invites must be done at least three weeks before the event. Usually, with this delay, the guests can put it in their agenda and are usually free. Do not remember to send a reminder to your guests two days before the event. With my experience, send invite to a lot of people because usually 50% of them will accept and show, so if you invite 10 people, only 5 or 6 of them may come. Therefore if you want a lot of people at your party send more than less invites.

A good way to invite people is to create a private event on Facebook.

 

Step Three: Start Planning (To do list)

Food : Guests are always hungry and up for food, so do a list of food you want to serve during the night.  Always prepare the food in advance so you are not cooking during the party.

Music : Prepare a playlist with fun music for all taste. You can also put satelite radio or something like that. 

Decoration : A little decoration is always fun because it puts everyone in the mood for the party.
Music : Prepare a playlist with fun music for all taste. You can also put satelite radio or something like that.

Decoration Tangerine Tango Party

Alcohol : You can ask your guest to bring their alcohol but you can make a punch or shooters for the beginning of the night. It is always pleasant for your guests.

Step Four: Day of the party

Try to prepare the more you can in advance because there is always unexpected things happening the day of the event (It is Murphys Law). And you do not want to run all day and then be really tired the night of the party. 

Then enjoy yourself with your guests all night long !