Feeling overwhelmed with having to organize a party? These four tips will help you to nail the party planning and make sure the most important parts are covered. Keep reading to make sure you don’t miss out on something important in the planning stage for your party.
Think About Your Budget
Spend some time thinking about your budget. This is probably the single most important thing to consider when planning a party. Fix your budget early and keep it in mind every step of the way. If you go over the top, things might turn out not as well as you’ve planned.
Also, be prepared that the party you want might cost more than what you have in mind. Be realistic and keep a part of your budget set aside for unforeseen costs. There are always some extra costs when planning a party. A good idea is to fix your budget first and then set aside 20% to 25% of your budget and keep this for unforeseen expenses. In effect, you will aim to spend only about 75% of your total budget when booking all the services you need. Trust me, the extra 25% you keep aside will come in handy as overspending on parties is the number one issue party planners have. Click Here for some more ways to add fun to your party.
Decor Choices
Your decor choices will influence the whole look and feel of the party. The best way to think about the party and the venue is to see it as a movie set. Think about your theme and then pull it through to all your choices with venue and decor by renting a marquee party tent.
First, think about the color scheme. The best idea is to choose your accent color first. Your accent color will be the boldest and brightest color. Then pick a complementary color to go with your accent color. A color wheel may help with this. Go for colors on opposite sides of the color wheel.
Start by sourcing a couple of focus points or decor items in your accent color. Keep it to around 5% to 10% of the color in your venue. Then get some larger items that will make up about 15% to 20% of the color at your venue in the complementary color. Lastly, get all other items and furniture in neutral colors. You can get a Tiffany chair hire in Sydney in whites that will work perfectly with most styles and situations. Tables and chairs should be in neutral colors.
Outsource Everything
If you are the host or also want to enjoy the party then don’t be the party planner. You can coordinate the party, but also get a party planner to help you with the details. The party planner or events coordinator will not only be available to help with the planning, but on the day of the party, they will focus on all the details like bar service, liaise with the service providers and make sure everything is kept to the schedule and delivered correctly. You will be able to focus on the guests and make sure that everyone is having a good time.
Make sure to also outsource everything else you can. Catering, music, decor, invitation design, photography, entertainment, transport, and even the bar service with alcohol delivery can all be outsourced. Don’t skimp and try to do these yourself if you don’t regularly do any of these. The experts will be able to help and that is what they do every day. They will know what works and what won’t work. They will also give some great suggestions to make your party even better.
Focus on What Matters
Don’t spend your time, energy, or budget on the things that won’t even be noticed. Focus on getting the best venue, catering, and entertainment – whether this be a show from one of these Hot Gatlinburg Strippers or a famous DJ – for your event. These three items will make or break your party or event. A lot of people get stuck on some small detail that they want to get perfect and end up spending their time and energy on something small. With every decision ask yourself where it fits in the bigger picture.
Your budget, time, and energy all need to be focused on the larger items that will make your guests remember the night. As an example, the table centerpiece will not be remembered the next day, but the food and the entertainment will be remembered for days to come.
In short, focus your attention and budget on what is important. Keep some extra budget for those unforeseen expenses. Make sure to enjoy the party and spend time with your guests. Trust the details to the experts and let them handle it.
