- Have an ice breaker drink handy
It’s definitely a good idea to have a welcome drink of some sort ready for when guests arrive. They’ll instantly feel more comfortable with something to hold, so consider putting a table of drinks that you can either offer them if you’re greeting people or that they can help themselves to, close to the entrance.If you offer a beverage that’s themed to your gathering like a special cocktail, all the better as a conversation opener.
- Get help
There’s no doubt, planning and hosting a party is a lot of work, so if you do have a healthy budget, consider hiring some help.Outsourcing doesn’t have to mean an expensive undertaking like hiring a caterer or party planner. You can get help with all kinds of small projects on websites like Airtasker. You could pay someone to help you decorate, clean up the next day, or even hire furniture or props.
- Avoiding awkwardness
Avoiding awkwardness is key to a successful party so make sure it isn’t an unwelcome guest at your gathering. Don’t rely on people to just mingle for the entire night – it can be exhausting for even the biggest extroverts. What you choose will depend on the type of party you’re throwing, but plan for some type of entertainment or games.Try to greet everyone personally as soon as they arrive; rocking up at a party and finding everyone already entrenched in conversations that you have to break into can be really daunting. Find ways to include people who don’t know each other people and have things ready that you know your fellow guests have in common to start conversations.
- Be prepared for early guests
People arriving before everything’s ready can be stressful for you and throw off any final prep, so plan to be done 30 minutes before the arrival time that you tell your guests.
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- Don’t be afraid to take a risk
Plan the fundamentals well, but don’ be afraid to try something new to create a fun talking point that people will remember as a high note. Try a quirky piece of entertainment, a cool photo-op, an out-there theme, or a new type of game. If you want it to be a hit, think of anything that has good potential for people to share on social media accounts.
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A well-planned party makes for happy guests and a stress-free host.
If you follow these tips, you’re sure to have a party that’s the stuff of legends rather than one that goes down like a lead balloon.
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