Party Planning

Planning a party involves layers upon layers of details. Without any planning ahead of time, it can be a daunting task. Keeping all those details in your head can make things disorganized & stressful. Make a check list & start planning to make sure the day runs smoothly. Such as; When & where is the party going to take place. Make a list of people to invite & how many. Once that's sorted, send out the invitations. What type of party is it? Brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, buffet or a sit-down meal. Mind your budget & location when organising the theme of your party. Plan the menu, don't forget the beverages! Make a list for your food, paper goods & decorations. Plan a cooking schedule: Determine what can be made ahead of time & on the day of. Have all the platters and serving pieces you'll need. Organise a list of equipment that you need to buy or hire, you might need rental chairs & table, a photo booth, jumping castle, balloons or a cold room to store your refrigerated food & drinks. Try not to crowd the space, a tip would be to make sure all the tables are not right on top of each other to ensure smooth flow for people to mingle. Plan music & lighting. You can hire a DJ, karaoke system, jukebox or even a dance floor. After the party comes to an end, someone's gotta clean up, check your stock of cleaning supplies for before and after the party.