How To Plan And Execute A Party Like A Boss

Parties are a cool social gathering, and you can host one. You just have to figure out what everyone wants and not do that. Of course, you can try to please everyone, but then you would need to host ten different parties at the same time.

So what’s the alternative – first you need to figure out howmany people are coming. A cramped space is something no one likes.

The more room to move, the better. Also, what is the themeof the party? Is it a birthday then you would need good lighting, or is it aparty for a celebration then there needs to be a dance floor. The lightningneeds to have multiple frequencies so you can change them if the mood doesn’tfit.

Oh yes, you need a sound system – a good one. Because thedance floor doesn’t make you go hopping. It is the fine music and host skillswhich makes people go crazy on the dance.

Is there alcohol which will be allowed – some people willoverdo it. What arrangements have you made to make sure, it doesn’t turn into anightmare.

Set The Expectations

When you send in the invite for the party – write in a basicitinerary. What are all the things which are going to happen? And are everyonesupposed to attend, or is it as per choice? What type of food and drinks isgoing to be served?

This helps people with preferences adjust accordingly anddecide if they are going to come. If you are expecting gifts, tell them. Also,be clear about what is acceptable. Or if you prefer no gifts, explicitlymention so.

How long is the party going to go on? Would there be a dropfacility? The key here is to make your friends visualize what the party isgoing to look like just by the invitation card.

So they can make a good decision to show up and with theproper expectations. Also, don’t work too hard on the design of the card. Keepit simple but attractive. Make sure the content gets highlighted. And it iseasy to get the address – may be a QR code to scan and then get the GPSco-ordinates.

Better send the e-invite to the friends on SMS or the email.Go digital, make it easy to send and resend.

Surprise

Party would become memorable because of one surprise.Schedule everything as per the invite. Add one surprising thing to cheereveryone up. It can be a game or an activity where kids sing. Or maybe youinvite someone famous to perform.

Whatever it is – keep it short. Because if it is terrible,it will end quickly. And if it is good, people will cherish it after the party.

What To Wear

The dress is the most thought upon think when people go tothe party. Make it easy for them – give them three choices. For example, ‘jeansand tee’ or ‘jeans and shirt’ or ‘joggers and shirt’ would do. This makes iteasy for people to come dress as amazing. And the party would look good with avariety of dressed people, but not too edgy.

Is there going to be a best-dressed competition – do informit. And keep funny prizes, so everyone enjoys the process.

Ample Food & Water

A party has failed if the food or water goes low. No matterwhat kind of party, make sure not even a single item of food goes out of stock.

Because if it does, then the party had failed for themajority of the people. Food is the saviour for a boring party.

Give tasty food and drinks up to the contentment of people,and you will be ensured that the party gets remembered again and again.

Have Fun

And the best thing you should do is have fun while you areat the party. Things will get heated, some things will fail. Don’t lose yourcool. Smile and move on to enjoy the party. If someone makes a nuisance andescort them and don’t engage them.

Keep the rhythm of the party going on. Avoid targeting oneperson all the time. Make sure to include everyone in the conversation.

Some people will feel left out. Make sure at least you, as ahost engages in the conversation. Try to plan activities such that there is arequirement of teamwork. Don’t force too much. Let people naturally play itfun.

After the party is over, take feedback from some close andtrusted people. And then next time, try to take care of the goof ups. Rinse andrepeat – and now everyone will be looking forward to your party.