Akinyi Adongo’s Top 10 List For Planning A Holiday Party

Everyone looks forward to the holiday season. It is time to take a break and catch up with friends and family. Of course, this season is also a good excuse for hosting a party. Below are some tips for planning a party based on my experience.

Get the Word Out Early

It is good to find out how many guests will be in town before planning the party so that you have a quorum. Last-minute invitations are likely to be turned down because those who are in town over the holidays sometimes make their own plans.

The Guest List

Invite guests you like who are fun, and easy to talk to. Sometimes as a host you might be unaware of internal feuds between guests. Be prepared to be both host and mediator to ensure the party goes on!

Venue

Would you like to host the party at home? Would you like to have a gathering at your local with friends and family? Would you like to host a Koroga for close friends? Pick what suits you and your guests.

Book Any Party Support Early

Think DJ’s, caterers etc. There is a high probability that other people will be hosting parties too! So book your event support team well in advance so that they are available for your party.

Noise Permit

I highly advise getting a noise permit if you are planning on hosting a larger group of guests. Along with the permit, if you live in an apartment complex or an area where neighbours are close by, send them a message informing them of your plans to have.

Have A Cool Theme

This will help encourage people to attend your party instead of other people’s parties. Since it is the festive season, every third person you know will be hosting something small. Make your party stand out with a fun, lively theme which gets your guests talking and looking forward to your event.

Diets and Allergies

If you will be offering food, drop a quick message to those confirmed to make sure they inform you of their special dietary needs if they have any. By doing this then you are able to plan ahead and take care of those who have special dietary requirements.

Back-Up Plans

Have a backup plan in case you run out of drinks and even food. Nowadays you can order for drink deliveries online which saves you the hustle of having to leave the party to pick up more drinks.

Packaging

Sometimes as the host you end up with more leftover food than was anticipated. Grab some packaging before your party so that you can prepare some doggy bags for your guests in case you need to.

Hashtags

In this day of social media, you can come up with a unique hashtag for your party to help you keep track of the pictures your guests have taken. For example, #YummyHolidayParty