ALT-1 Tips for Hosting a Family Party with a Days Notice
Planning a family party does not require much effort, as long as you are organized and have all the right resources and accessories to make your family party a success. The following tips will help you to plan a successful family party even at short notice.1. Choose the venueBeing a family party it is most likely that you will have to hold the party at your house especially since you are the host. However if the party is to be held elsewhere then you as the host, has to make sure that the venue for the party is set.The venue should be thoroughly cleaned and arranged in such a way that it will be able to accommodate your guests comfortably.2. Make a quick guest listSince it is a family party, you may not have trouble writing down the guest list since you know all your family members by name. Even if you know all the names of the people attending the party it is still advisable to write down your guest list so that you can cater for them sufficiently.3. Prepare abudgetWhen planning for a party it is important to have a budget that you will be working with. A budget should include the number of guests attending the party, the items and refreshments that you need to buy and how much all these items cost.A budget will also help you to work within your financial means, you can cut down on a few items and increase on other items just to make sure that you don't run into debt after the party. Only work within a budget that you can afford that will not leave you financially strained after the party.4. Create a menuRefreshments such as snacks, food, and drinks are a big part of any party. Nobody wants to go for a party where they will be starved, this means that when planning for a party make sure that refreshments are plentiful.Make sure that you cater for people who are vegetarians or don't eat certain foods. Your menu should have a wide spread of foods to cater for everyone.
5. Decorate the venue appropriatelyA party should be well decorated with the right colors and the ambiance has to be right as well, this combination will make your guest relax and enjoy the party.Make sure that you make the venue is as comfortable as possible, the lighting and the seating area should be right and comfortable. Remove any furniture that will limit movement during the party.The theme of the party will determine what colors and accessories you should use when decorating the venue. Choose a theme that befits the occasion, is the party a graduation, a promotion, an engagement,or a birthday?The theme that you choose to use for the party should be appropriate for the occasion.When decorating the party venue, avoid using too many accessories that might become an "eyesore" to your guests, keep it simple and unique.6. Select the musicSince it is family party, you should have an idea of what kind of music your family likes, so it will be easy for you to select the music to be played at the party.You can play music that everyone will enjoy and also include your family member's individual favorites on the music list.7. Create room for some fun filled party gamesYou can have a few party games planned to spice up the family party. You can have fun filled games lined up for the day just to keep your guests entertained.There are many party games that you can play such as monopoly, ludo, chess among others depending on your choice of party games.Even if you only have only a day to plan for a family party with the right resources and planning it is possible to plan a successful family party and treat your guests to a fun filled and memorable time at your house.
