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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Party Planning Information-The Party Starts Here

Party Planning Information-The Party Starts Here
by: James Craven



The days of your youth are at an end. Back then party planning was so
simple anyone could do it. Unfortunately things must change. You've grown
up and things no longer come as easy. Actual planning must be strategized
in order for your party to produce a success. The best way to insure a
great party today is by examining the possibilities. The party planning
information you will discover here takes you bounding through time to the
here and now, gleefully leaving your childhood behind, into a world of
alcohol, great food and variations of intense partying that'll fit any
mood or personality.

This strategy of party planning is for those looking to create a more
formal affair. If you want to revert back to your youth, you can
certainly make some phone calls and tell your friends to bring the beer
and the chips because the party is at your place tonight. Otherwise, read
on, because the party planning information you are looking for starts now.

There are 6 basic steps in party planning that you must consider.

The 6 basic stages of preparation are:

1) Checklist: The creation of a checklist is a vitally important tip for
anyone who plans on having a party. It is imperative to keep track of all
your party preparations. In order to eliminate the inevitable stress,
create a checklist, then use it.

2) Deciding on the type of party: For most people the idea for a party
developed long before the date for the event was scheduled. This is true
in most cases, but not all. There are many different types of parties,
including: theme, luau, surprise, baby shower, wedding, bachelor,
surprise, etc. If you've decided to have a party, but don't know what
type, now is the time to make a choice. Once you've come to a decision,
write the name down on a piece of paper and entitle it (your party
choice) checklist.

3) The Budget is a major step: This is the step that has a direct impact
on most of your coming decisions. Your budget size decides the size of
your party, where it will be held, what type of food and beverages you
will serve and whether or not you will be adding decorations.

4) The Venue is next: Where you want to have your party should be next in
your party planning. This decision is not always an easy one. If you have
a large guest list and the accommodations will in no way be adequate,
renting a space may be your only choice. However, if your budget is
limited, don't be shy in asking for help from relatives and friends.
Remember this is a party you are having and your guests will more than
likely be willing to help.

5) The Guest list should now be formulated: Now that the other big
decisions have been covered you can begin the actual guest list. You
should now know whether or not your party will be big or small, at home
or abroad. With this information in hand, the who and the how many on
your guest list should be jotted down on your checklist. The invitations
should now be sent. The partying is soon to begin and the excitement is
definitely building at this point.

6) The Food and Beverage Menu: With all the other planning accomplished
the menu should now be sorted. Take great care in your food planning.
This is an area where people tend to make mistakes and find themselves
either running short or running out at the last minute to grab something
they've forgotten. Don't let this happen to you. Plan accordingly.

Those are the basic steps in party planning. With the information listed
here you will be well on your way to having a party that will far surpass
the days when making a phone call was all you needed to do.





About The Author
James Craven is a party planning expert with over 20 years of experience.
For more great tips regarding party planning information visit.
PlanningParty.net

The author invites you to visit: http://www.planningparty.net

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