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Party Planning

Party Planning Tips & Reminders That Every Hostess Should Know

This article is written by Karissa Tunis
and sponsored by WithThanks
For more on this topic, check out the full Party Planning collection


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If you are like me, then you love a good party! Whether I am attending one, or throwing one, I love a reason to get together with my crew and celebrate!

If you are a seasoned partier, then what’s listed below can just be helpful reminders (although I may surprise you with a few fresh ideas). But, if you are new to this, I hope that what’s below will give you the courage to jump in and plan your own soiree!


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Planning a party does not need to be overwhelming, and it can be done very simply. Start small and work your way to something larger – like your parents 50th anniversary! Below I have listed a few tips on planning, and what you need to remember Before & After the party!

 

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  • Playdate – invite a few friends with little ones, spread some blankets out on the floor, throw a few pillows around, layout a few toy bins, turn on some fun background music, and serve a few simple snacks & lemonade. The parents can chat while the little ones crawl around and play – contained fun – yay!
  • Coffee Date – invite a few of your besties over for coffee and/or tea. Add a few muffins or cupcakes displayed on a cute plate, place a few flowers in a pretty vase in the center, throw in a few cute napkins, and the scene is set – enjoy!
  • Cocktails & App’s – to throw a more adult friendly party, invite over a few friends and offer a fun cocktail selection that you make up ahead of time and serve in mason jars – how cute?! Shake, add a cute Straw and Sip away! Maybe just focus on 2 recipes to start. Or offer a juice bar and a bottle of gin or vodka – let your guests have fun creating their own concoctions. Add some background music, set out a few appetizers/finger foods (Costco is awesome), and have fun! Just don’t forget the ice 😉

 

When sending out your invites don’t forget to include:

  • Date & Time – consider listing an end time if there is a time limit. Maybe you rented a party room for just two or three hours – let your guests know. That way if someone can’t make it until late, they won’t show up as the party is shutting down – that would be a bummer!
  • Location – even if it is just at your house – include that with the address so you don’t leave guests wondering! And, if they are traveling from an unfamiliar location, GPS will help them find you!
  • RSVP – don’t forget to list the name, contact info, and date you need to know by. People tend to respond better to deadlines – so give them a date! Otherwise, you might never hear back.
  • Theme/Dress Code – depending where your party is, or who it is for, certain dress requirements or suggestions might be best. Maybe grandma wants everyone in her favorite color yellow, or maybe you plan to snap a group picture – so color coordination would be perfect! Or if you are hosting a themed party, encourage guests to dress the part – now they are providing extra decor at no added cost to you – win!
  • Instructions – sometimes this might not be applicable. But if gifts will be involved add a registry, or “in lieu of gifts bring flowers” kind of a thing.
  • Catchy Name – this is not needed, and perhaps better for more experienced planners. But if you are feeling inspired, check out Pinterest for some great ideas – like an I DO BBQ 🙂

 

Before Your Party:

  • Plan Ahead! Try to organize all of the food, drinks, and decorations ahead of time. This way when the big day arrives, you can sit back and enjoy with all of your guests!
  • Food – if you plan your event over meal times, then you need to feed your attendees. Otherwise, they will leave in search of food elsewhere – and that would be a party disaster!
  • Snacks – if you plan your party in between meals (like from 2-4 pm) it still is polite to offer a few finger foods. A plate of cheese & crackers, and/or fruits & veggies can be easily prepared ahead of time, and will keep for a few hours while sitting out on the table.
  • Drinks – keep the age of your guests and the atmosphere in mind. Hosting in your home with white carpet – make sure the kids are served clear liquids with lids and straws – fruit punch can make a mess! It is also helpful to mark any coolers “Kid Drinks” & “Adult Drinks” – this way little Jr. isn’t digging through the beer to find an apple juice box.

 

After Your Party:

Planning and hosting an event, no matter how big or small, can take time, creativity, and a lot of energy. Usually afterwards you are ready to be done and move onto the next thing – but wait! The last thing, and usually the most important thing, that you need and should do is send out those Thank You cards! Often times they can get pushed down on the list, or even fall off of the list – but that is a major party foul!

Think of how excited you are when you receive a sincere Thank You note. Not just a generic one, but one that someone put time and effort into. One that was customized just for you! I bet it made you feel extra special 🙂 And I bet that extra good feeling made you appreciate that sweet sender even more!

So now that you agree just how important sending that Thank You really is, I am going to let you in on one of my favorite tips – hire out this last part! Yup, you read that right! Did you know that there is now a service that will take care of this last, most important part for you?!

Whether you need to send 1 or 500 thank yous, WithThanks will now create these custom cards in the most beautiful handwriting, and mail them out for you! So when your last party guest leaves, you are actually done with your party – how cool is that?!

Thank You cards are definitely expected when someone gives you a gift. But how about after a fun evening using WithThanks to send your friends a Thank You card that tells them just how much you appreciate their friendship – what a fantastic way to cap a fun party! Not only will guests remember how awesome your event was, but they will feel humbled by the customized genuine touch – Friends Forever!

I strongly enourage you to check out WithThanks for your next event!



photo credit: winilao.com


A Big Thank You to our Featured Business WithThanks for making this content possible!

WithThanks takes over the tedious job of writing Thank You notes! Whether it’s a wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, baby shower, wedding shower, birthday, or other event, they will personalize, hand-write, and mail out those time-consuming Thank You notes. The company was born when Taryn realized how many people detest and avoid writing Thank You notes even though they are such an important piece of showing your appreciation.

Let them say, “Thank You” for you!

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Additional Resources:

check out this helpful How Much To Serve food & drink planning chart, and our party planning Calendar checklist to help prepare for your next event

 

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Slow Cooker BBQ Sloppy Joes

This article is written by Lindsey Cover
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This homemade sloppy joe mixture is easy to make for a crowd and can ease your party planning if you make it in advance.
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Family Conversation Starters – Party Planning

Created by Shari Medini
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We hear all the time how important it is to open up the lines of communication. Communication improves relationships with partners, friends, & coworkers; but we can’t forget that it also improves our relationships with our children.

Taking the time to have a genuine conversation with your child can be so much fun & so insightful! It also helps to build up a great family bond, which is why we are offering a few family conversation starters to go a long with each curated collection of content….

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How Much to Serve at a Party!

This article is written by Karissa Tunis
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Whether you are throwing an extravagant dinner party, or are just having a few friends over to grill out, you always want to be sure that no one ever leaves your house feeling hungry.

Here is a helpful food and beverage estimator to help you get started. This may change depending on the ages of your guests, how long you will be entertaining, and what you are planning to serve.

And just a friendly reminder: It is always a good idea to double-check with your guests for any food allergies or restrictions when planning your menu. That way there are no issues the day of, and everyone can enjoy the meal (or even just appetizers) together.

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Party Planning Checklist – What to do 1 Month Leading Up to Party

This article is written by Karissa Tunis
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If you are like me – then you LOVE a good party! Whether it is for a birthday, to celebrate an anniversary, around the holidays, ringing in the New Year, on the 4th of July, at the pool, or just with friends in your backyard – no matter the occasion (or how fancy), everyone loves a fun event!

Below is a party planning printable to help you stay organized. Print it out, keep it in the front of a folder or binder, and file behind it everything you need to keep track of in order to plan your fun extravaganza!…

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5 Fun & Exciting Kids’ Party Ideas

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This article is written by Cloe Matheson
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Planning a child’s birthday party can be equal parts fun and frustrating. Not only are children prone to changing their mind on a whim, they often request parties well out of their parents’ budgets! Luckily, there are a few fun and exciting birthday party themes that are sure to satisfy even the most indecisive of children, as well as all of their friends:…

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How to Host the Perfect Coffee Date

This article is written by Karissa Tunis
and sponsored by The Apollo Box
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The older I get, the more I realize how important friends really are. Some you may talk to daily, while others you might catch up with once every few months (or even years) – but how fun when you can pick up right where you left off!

And the older I get, the more I also realize how important true friends really are. Some might just be passing through, while others will be with you for decades, or even a lifetime. These special people, no matter how long they stay, end up being the lifelines that gets us through the many phases of life. They are there to celebrate the good times, and they are there to support you through the hard times….

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Pinterest: Friend or Foe When Planning a Birthday Party?

This article is written by Katie Strohecker
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We’ve all seen the posts on social media of our friends’ birthday parties for their children. There are those moms who go all out, and there are those who keep it simple. But as long as you do something to acknowledge your child’s special day, you have succeeded!…

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The Perfect Birthday Gift for Anyone (& it’s free!)

The Perfect Birthday Gift for Anyone
This article is written by Shari Medini
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My husband’s birthday was approaching, & I didn’t know what to get him… He always says that I don’t need to get him anything. This is probably true, & I know that he doesn’t want our hard earned money spent on himself (even though he deserves some spoiling every now & then).

 

So I headed off to the internet to see what I could find.

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How to Throw a Party that Kids AND Adults Enjoy

This article is written by Shari Medini
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I love throwing parties, & I love having parties where everyone is able to enjoy themselves. Creating a party that is fun for adults AND kids is not the easiest thing, but over the years I have compiled a whole bunch of tips that could help make your party a success!…

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