15 Sep Party Planning, it’s about the Details!
When planning a party, it’s always fun to pay attention to the details. Sure, everyone is going to come together and have a good time socializing, but adding some flair to the party through the decorations, food, and other extras can be the difference that gives your party the WOW factor.
Whether you hire a party planner or just want to do it yourself, here are some components to keep in mind that will be sure to take your event up a notch and make it something to remember.
Take advantage of the season. Having a party in springtime? Cut some of those sprigs of lilac from your garden for fresh flowers and small accents to the party cake. If something is going down during the summer, be sure to remember to set up a slip-n-slide to keep the kids entertained, and don’t forget to stock up on Popsicles. When fall rolls around, we often start serving warm food again. Why not use fresh butternut squash to make a delicious soup for the party? Or, when the snow starts to fly, there’s nothing like planning an activity to help everyone enjoy the weather. Sledding anyone?
Play up the theme. Maybe you’re throwing this shindig for an occasion: there’s a baby coming, someone’s getting married, your oldest just graduated from high school, somebody special has a birthday, your parents are celebrating 50 years of marriage, or your wife got promoted at work. Whatever it is, your theme will light the way. Get decorations that back it up: birthday banners, graduation balloons, grocery gift cards for kids headed to college. And hey…if it’s a holiday party, the sky’s the limit. Go crazy with spooking your house out for Halloween, make Valentine fortune cookies, get 4th of July cupcake toppers or the best shot glasses for NewYear’s.
Have fun with lighting. If you’re having a backyard dance party, you might string twinkle lights across the lawn to create the perfect ambiance as the stars come out. Tiki torches, lanterns, and floating candles in the pool all add a special air to the occasion, too. And if you’re doing a function inside the house, check out light curtains that create a festive feel, candles, and maybe get a disco ball to add to the fun.
Get creative with party favors. The one thing about party favors? They’re always cute and fun to have, but they’ll be even more so if they are personalized and somehow tied specifically to the people at the party. Any way that you can make them customized and quaint will likely mean that your end product will be more meaningful, and people will love them.
Don’t forget the tunes! Cuz really, what’s better than good tunes to keep the fun flowing for the party? No matter the occasion, you’ll be able to find music that will match the type of function you’re having, and music has a powerful way of setting the mood and encouraging joy.
Food. Food, food, food!!! Ummm… play up the celebratory air in everything you serve! Take a cue from the season to choose your menu, and use the theme of the party to inform your choice of how to tailor it to the occasion. You might choose to have heart ice cubes in the drinks at a bridal shower or serve aside of coagulated blood (red jello) at the kids’ Halloween party.
Aside from mingling, it’s always a good idea to have an added unexpected something. Maybe you set up a photo booth and have a photographer that’s using a Polaroid camera. Buy a new party game. Set up a dance floor area and have a fantastic playlist that gets everyone moving. Whatever you decide to do, make it a fun way to get people interacting and making memories.
There are lots of factors that go into making a great party, and hopefully, these suggestions get you brainstorming on how to make your next event something to remember! When party planning, it’s about the details! And if you need transportation for the group at the party, we’re only a call away! We specialize in group transportation and would love to help make your party a success! Learn more about our transportation solutions here: https://astrotravel.com/our-services/