Tuesday, December 22, 2009

How to Organise a Fantastic Party

It's party time!! Now is the perfect time to plan a celebration, whether it's for the end of the business year, Christmas, New Year, Australia Day or a simple summer party.

Having the idea is the easy part, it's the organisation that can be a little overwhelming! Here are some tips on how to make your event a success!

Why - what is the "theme" or the purpose of your event. Will it be lunch, dinner or cocktails?

Who - how many guests do you want to invite? Decide on your number then make a list.

Where - secure a venue, it might be as simple as your backyard or as grand as a hotel ballroom, but you need to lock this in ASAP. This will help establish the ....

When - Lock in the date and time. This could be governed by the event (ie a birthday) or the availability of your favourite venue.

How - Use a notebook specifically for the event. Fill it with checklists, phone numbers, brochures and anything else you need to do when organising your celebration! Some things to think about:

  • invitations - email or post
  • menu plan - canapés or sit down meal
  • catering - self catering or hired caters
  • wine, beer and soft drink selection
  • seating, glassware, platters, cutlery and crockery?
  • napkins and tablecloths?
  • decorations

WOW - Add a bit of WOW to your party. Try a quirky theme such as colour, dress up or character theme, fund raising, cheese tasting, beer tasting.

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